kabeerah 0 Posted December 21, 2005 I panic and I havent even been banded yet. I worry about the newness of this and what if it is long term problems that havent been detected because nobofdy has had it long enough. But at the same time I am eager to get it before it is RECALLED (I survived phen-phen)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gentlespirit 1 Posted December 21, 2005 The thing that really gave me me something to think about is the PM from a bandster in Israel where they've been doing the surgery for 10 years or so. She said that as far as she knows, nearly everyone has had to have a second surgery at some time for various problems. That scared me.! But then I also think that this is my best chance to get control of my weight; if at some point it needs to be repaired or removed, I will still have lost weight and improved my eating habits by then. So I am weighing the possible problems against the certain problems I face if I don't do something now. And ev en with the concerns, I'm going to go ahead. I keep reminding myself of all the people who have posted that they would definitely do it again, regardless of problems. I"m leaning heavily on that! Emily Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabeerah 0 Posted December 22, 2005 yes emily, that's similar to how i feel. if i can get the weight off with no preoblems that is good. if problems set in i think i would rather have it removed than to have a 2nd surgey (after losing weight and praying that i have learned how to control myself). the good thing is that i have not heard of any related deaths. has anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepyjean 0 Posted December 22, 2005 I'm not banded yet (fingers crossed) but when I read the scary posts, I get a little panicky too and wonder if I'm making the right decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
