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I have also heard from other surgeons (reliable resources) that bands can last for decades. My surgeon says that some people have had a band 7-10 yrs out with no problems. I cannot speak for any yrs beyond that. Agnes...do you and be happy with your results. I hope you have a successful surgery and I agree jms...data to back up these comments is not hard to find..we have the greatest resource the internet and our surgeons...just ask.

Good for you Agnes!!!The best of luck with the surgery and recovery!! Keep us posted. I will be thinking of you on the 8th!

To the original poster... No I do not think you have a head problem...and thank you for entrusting others to share their opinion...even if it may not be what you would like to hear! Imo I think you should revisit some options...is the surgery something you really believe you can handle...sure we all think so but part of the psychological process will help you through determining this... Also... is your weight issue depressing you?Not because you want to look good for your husband...but how do you VIEW YOU? Whether its 30 or 50 pounds you are feeling kinda crashed behind it and you need answers...whether w.watchers, nutrisystem...atkins, etc. this is your life so choose life and choose it wisely. I do not agree with you gaining an extra 70 pounds to meet the 100 pound overweight criteria. Locate an honest wlsurgeon and discuss your concerns..maybe you can make an alternative decision but a head problem you do not have you are only human battling obesity of some sort...remember readers there are many forms of obesity...if you are overweight you fit that category...and the contributors to obesity are: culture genetics emotional/psychological medical gender.... and so on. Good luck!

There are other reasons people get banded or other bypass procedures...there are other causes of obesity...genetics (my situation), emotional and physical issues, gender...and so on...in any type of surgery your recovery is what you make it...hopefully the band will help me deal with an inherited (against my will) issue as it will help those who have other struggles.

From what I have heard Hollywood Bariatric is really good. I chose Dr. Wizman because he is also good and closer to my home. Good luck!

Thanks for the post because it helps us all understand the ups and downs of banding. Ice cream....:biggrin:

Read Attachment- Bariatric Nutrition Plan Bariatric Band Nutrition.doc

Bariatric Resource Center Weight Loss Surgery Center, RNY Gastric Bypass and Lap Band Info ObesityHelp - Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND http://www.bariatricedge.com American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

July 2nd !!!:biggrin:

:biggrin: Holly I came to the same conclusion. The band obviously is what you make it!

Glad to hear Tia. I hope that you do even better!

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Call your surgeons office to find out what type of band you have. Your surgeon may have been really busy..I dunno but I understand what you are saying...Have you walked much? Even if you are groggy try it...and I am relieved to hear your incisions are done almost perfectly...take care and I think when we come out of surgeries we have emotional crashes but you have to make up your mind that your surgery was worth it. Remember it may start out for the worse but it gets better. You will be skinny soon!:biggrin:

If you dont mind me asking...who was your surgeon and bariatric nurse and did they give you 24 access to them? I would call, call, call. Dizzy is not good, even though it may be the meds, and try to walk with that gas...at least that is what everyone with success is saying. Oh and the blood concerns me. Keep us posted and stay as positive as you can but call for help!