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Hi all, Just found this site while looking for information on Lap Band. Anyone out there being pressured by your doctor for bariatric surgery? I weigh 321 lbs now. I gained alot when I left the Sheriffs office. My blood pressure is great, cholesterol is below 200 but the good one is low. I have a strong feeling that this surgery will cause me more harm than good. I am getting older so losing weight is getting tougher. Any advice from others facing or have faced this decision?

One question what is everyone talking about FILL their last fill and such? Sound like your going to a gas station:eek:

Thanks to all who replied to my question. I believe more investigation on my part is what I really need. I have spoken to people here (not this site but actual patients here where I live) that have had the surgery ( both bypass and lap band) and they don't recommend it. I wanted to get a broader viewpoint. I guess I am just the type of person that has to look at long term outcome first. I know everyone is different and results are not the same. I did the Atkins thing in 2002 and lost 75 lbs in 3 months. :thumbup:I kept it off for 3 years with exercise but now that I do NOT have a job that requires me to be that conditioned I let things slide. :bananalama: I suppose I really need to give Atkins another go lose the weight and exercise like I use to with the sheriffs office. OK, Thanks everyone I will keep you up to date if I choose the surgery.