Im Interested In The Band

[nenah 0]

I need advice im 24 5ft 7in I weight 297 my bmi is 45 I want to get the lap band but im scared because someone told me that they friend got a infection from it and died please help

[Sojourner 2,446]

Any surgery...including any WLS will come with risks associated with the procedure. I'm not a betting person by nature, but I can tell you that band surgery has the lowest mortality rate of any of the weight loss procedures.

That said, the odds are always going in your favor for a positive outcome. You are more likely to hear of the negative stories than the positive outcomes when people successfully loose weight and regain some of the health that their weight was taking from them.

You should do additional research...this forum is an excellent place to learn and ask questions.

Best wishes...

[kandikay76 21]

I agree with Sojourner. All you can do is research, and talk to as many people as you can. If you are willing to take one person's word for it good or bad, you are missing out one way or another. I did a lot of reading on this site, and the "official" lap-band site, good and bad. I also have a couple friends (they were kinda my guinea pigs lol) that have been through this which helps. Don't be afraid to ask questions there are a lot of helpful people on this site.

[nenah 0]

Thanks both of you women you both where help to me

[electronicart 120]

When it comes down to it, its a very personal decision. I struggled with just the thought of lap band surgery. All the usual questions come up....Can't I just do this on my own? Am I a good candidate for this surgery? Will I fail? What will people think? Plus, if you mention getting lap band surgery to some friends and/or family you might get this....You're not that big, just eat a little less. Oh, thats major surgery, you don't want to do that. I heard it doesn't work, I know a girl who.....and the list goes on and on.

So, get educated. Make a list of pros and cons. Read this forum. I call it "the good, the bad and the ugly of lap band". ha...

On September 29th, I will Celebrate my 1st banniversary. I've lost 45lbs. Its still not easy to eat right and oh how I hate the gym. But, I feel great. My doctor said my bloodwork is "outstanding". For me, it was the right choice.