Preop Nurse Discouraging the Band

leighhoffman · April 15, 2006

I just had to throw my 2 cents in here and tell you, though I am not your typical bandster...I was banded OCtober 10 of last year and as of today I have lost 85 lbs. So.....each case is different for everyone. I am so very thankful for my band. I am a military spouse and boy the ignorance runs rampant throughout the military medical community. I feel like I should start every conversation with, " Hi! I am Leigh Ann, before we go any further let me educate you on my lapband before you look at me like I have three heads! ". I feel your pain. Hang in there! Things are going to be great!

Carlene · April 16, 2006

Don't let them get you down. I did over a year of research before I settled on the band. My doctor was very supportive. He has several bypass patients, but I am his first bandster and he is very impressed.

My band surgeon does both procedures and he chose the band for himself. That really spoke to me when I was making up my mind.

I've lost 90 pounds in a little less than 17 months.

Paulax · April 16, 2006

I think you answered her very respectfully and appropriately. Good for you. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVerybody has thier own theory. Best someone like that to keep a neutral attitude.

good for you and good luck with your upcoming surgery.

I would be elated if for each of the last 3 years I lost 30 pounds.

30 +30 +30 = 90

sleepyjean · April 16, 2006

I think that no matter how you are trying to lose weight, somebody out there thinks you're doing it the wrong way. You know what they say about opinions...

Mouster · April 16, 2006

Hi Dana,

My surgery is also on Tuesday. I am excited and a little scared, but I know that I am making a great decision. I have been overweight my whole life, and for whatever reason I do not have all the tools I need to lose weight and keep it off, and the lapband is going to be the tool I need to get the weight off and keep it off. Please just stay positive and focused and you will be successful. Be proud of what you accomplish but don't be afraid to reach for more. You can do it!!

Best wishes!