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Do anyone regret getting banded and if so why? I've been having these terrible dreams lately and I'm beginning to get extremely nervous.

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When are to get yours, and don't be getting nervous, I love my band, I did well until I seen that I was 25 lbs from my goal, as long as you stick with your band and fall off, you will do fine, just stick with the program and you will lose great.

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Do anyone regret getting banded and if so why? I've been having these terrible dreams lately and I'm beginning to get extremely nervous.

I don't Regret getting my band at all. I spent a lifetime of losing and gaining weight and I needed a permanant solution. I found that in the band. I am maintaining now and it's doing it's job!

My only caution is with the band you must do 30% of the work by making good food choices and watching your calories in the losing stage. The band will do the rest once restricted but before that... It's sheer willpower. You must be ready to give up a lot to get to your goal. If you are willing to do that and change your lifestyle and follow your drs orders...this might be a great choice for you.

Best of luck!

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You will do fine just follow the program you will lose great, I mean great follow this to the t.

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No regrets here but I remember feeling nervous and anxious leading up to the op. when they were wheeling me to the operating theatre I wanted to jump off the bed and run I was so scared of what I was going to do to myself.

Once I started healing and feeling better and losing weight I knew I had made the right choice and wish I had done it sooner.

You're going to go through many emotions after being banded also and I think that's also normal, it's a big change to how we used to be. It's not only a physical change but very much a mental adjustment also. The times I'd get down I'd go to the before and after section of the forum and see all the success stories and I'd say I can do this, I want to be a success too.

It's a new way of living and it's going to be tough at certain stages but once you get to where you need to be with fills and you've added in some exercise you will feel fantastic.

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I fell the same fear. I think it really helped with the soul searching I needed to do. You would not be taming it seriously if u did not feel this fear it's the biggest & best decision I ever made!!! Good luck and search deeply

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It is such a personal decision. I made a list of pros and cons before surgery. For me, there were so many reasons to take the leap. I love, love, love my band!

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I'm at the beginning of my journey & already love it. it hasn't really been so tough for me, thank god. but i too felt the way you did. now, my only regret was i should have done it sooner! as long as you follow dr's orders you should be fine. one thing i do know, only do it if your ready, i remember being in the prep room & thinking what am i doing, next thing i knew they gave me something to relax and i woke up in recovery with the Dr talking to me.... my 1st night I'm glad they kept me for observation cuz if i needed help they were awesome with even the little stuff like fluffing my pillows & ice chips and pain meds.... i wish you luck with whatever you decide, good luck and god bless ~_~

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Never, Merry CHristmas

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I love my band but Ive been challenging it alot. My only worries is it slipping ..i have irrational fears that it already has slipped. Thats my only issue. Oh and now my hair is shedding which is normal..but still scary. Ive lost 45lbs since sept 15th. And I had 3 to 5 weeks where my wt didnt change..

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Love my band! and it cost me alot. I'd do it again...

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Love my band, get informed about all procedures:) I would do it again except years earlier.

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I love my band. It is a great and effective tool. Now if i just do what i am suppose to do. It would be even better. I don't regret my decision. Holiday food was too tempting...

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just make sure you are VERY informed and educated; research Bandster HE** and how to deal with obstacles like Hair loss and constiplation; it is a VERY personal decision and it is NOT the "easy way out" . . . lots of hard work, dedication, will power and committment required

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