Thinking of Lap Band Surgery

TASH · May 15, 2006

Hi! My name is Tonya. I have been thinking about Lap Band surgery for about 2 years. I think about it and get ready to pursue it but then I stop. I'm here to learn the pro's and con's about the surgery. I hope by becoming a member here all my questions and questions I never thought of will be answered here. If you should have any advice please don't hesitate to leave me a comment. Also if you would, help me to think of some questions to ask the doctor.

Finally, I hope while searching for answers I will meet some new friend along the way.

See ya!

Tonya

LindaV · May 15, 2006

Hey Tonya,

Welcome to LBT. I was just banded a couple of weeks ago and this site was a great place to get information before surgery. If there is a local support group that meets near you, that is also a good place to go for information.

As for what to ask your doctor. If you go to the "General Lap-Band Discussion" forum. There is a thread for questions to ask your doctor before getting banded. I found a lot of helpful information there.

Good luck and let us know what you decide.

paula · May 15, 2006

Hi Tonya, and WELCOME to LapBandTalk.com

The above post is exactly what I was going to recommend you read for questions to ask your surgeon.

Some of the stories on this site can scare you. Just remember, everyone's journey is different.

Just like everything else, some have good stories and some have not-so good ones.

Dont be afraid to speak up and ask questions.

Glad to have you around! Again, welcome! :biggrin1:

gentlespirit · May 15, 2006

Welcome! You've come to the right place for honest answers...we tackle pretty much everything here! The best thing I did pre surgery was to spend time here reading old posts and searching for topics I needed info on...you will learn so much and people here are always ready to give advice/help/support. They are great!

Emily

CindyCam · May 15, 2006

Hi Tonya....and :welcome:.........I am being banded June 5th :clap2:.....I have found many, many , many answers to all of my questions here.....you will find exactly what you are looking for. I am sure you will make plenty of friends here to. Good Luck with searching for your answers. Don't get discouraged when you read not so good stories because EVERYONE is different.

Nana~ · May 15, 2006

Welcome to LBT!

If you have any questions just post theres many of us that will share

ralheit · May 17, 2006

Welcome. I was banded in March. I also joined this site well before my banding and found a lot of great people with good advice and lots of support. I still stop in and check out the threads for any new information and have made some friends along the way. Good luck to you in whatever you choose.

sunshinenh · May 18, 2006

Welcome Tonya. Ask a lot of questions here and get as much info as you can - it is a BIG decision. You will find a lot of people here willing to help and support you in your journey. Good luck to you.

drstan1 · May 25, 2008

its like giving yourself a small case of chrons disease something s got to kill you obesity or krohns good luck i am now 50/50 banded march 9th of 08

juliegeraci · May 27, 2008

Tonya, I have been banded 2 years now so you can ask me any questions you may have. The important thing is patience with the band. It does take some time to get good restriction once you start getting fills.