sharflo 0 Posted May 29, 2011 hi my name is maria and i just started to read this forum guys i am reading this forum for last three days and i had the lap band sergery on 31st of may but now i am very confused after reading ur stories so i postpond my sergery yesterday i am 104 kg and my BMI is 41 and i have no any medical issues i am very scared that if i go for sergery than i can have all these pains like stomach pain tightning in chest gas and so on . i want to quick fix but i don't think it is quick fix for me i tried so many things like shakes i went to dietician but every time i loose my weight around 6 to 7 kg and then gave up and it came back again.i can't do exercise i never done in my whole life and still don't want to do so if i go for this sergery than i still need to do exercise its look like i am buying pain by giving money am i right plz help me i am very upset don't know what to do i am going to see my doctor today to discuss all these things . plz give me ur views am i doing right to don't go for this lap band and try to loose weight with shakes as i am already on shakes for pre op diet. my personality is like that i cant take pain and if it happens to me that i want to remove the band and u know its gona be waste of money. plz guys help me what ur experiences say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharflo 0 Posted May 29, 2011 This is just my opinion, but if you are not sure, don't do it! The lap band is not a quick fix, but a committment to a lifestyle change. It is a tool, not a "miracle pill". I do not have unrealistic expectations, I know I have to follow the Dr's recommendations and follow the food plan. Also, there is some pain, or at least discomfort after surgery, because it is a surgery! For me, I didn't have enough pain to need pain medications, but still I have had some mild pain. I had my lap band surgery on May 24th, so I am definitely a newbie, but I have talked to alot of people. Some have fabulous results, and some do not. There is no way to tell which one you will be. So, go to a seminar, ask questions, talk to others, and talk to your Dr. until you feel you are sure. Hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites