winterose0131

I came across this forum when researching Lap-band. I am currently looking into the option and am in the early stages (ie: am to schedule my first appointment to discuss with family doctor tomorrow). I must say that most of the information has been helpful and encouraging. But I did note that someone stated to get gastric surgery because it "works and lasts forever" and to do research....? If you do research you will see that gastric does not always last forever. In fact, typically you start to gain back some of the weight within 5 years after surgery. I know a woman who had GB done about 7 years ago and she is now up 60 lbs since then. Poor diet and eating habits? Perhaps....but she also had a baby. I am a little disgusted with the lack of empathy from RSSP. We ALL have a weight problem here. If not, we wouldn't be on this forum. We all know the challenges and frustrations that come with it. But to say "only a 61 pound loss in three years????? Crazzzzyyyyyy. get serious what are you doing eating icecream and candy? Get serious or give up that is pathetic"?!?! That's a low blow and at most, very immature. As my momma always said to me, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all". That and "practice what you preach". Since you too have had/do have a weight problem, obviously you have been snacking on ice cream and candy too. :smile: But thanks for all the possitve notes guys!! Keep up the good work!! I hope to have as much success as you all!