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I am scheduled for December for Lap-Band Surgery. I was wonder ing if anyone has regreted having the surgery? Or have any commets for me about what to expect?

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Congratulations on your date ;)

No regrets here (so far).

Comments... just remember that the band is a tool and not a cure, you still need to work with it.

........again, congratulations and good luck :)

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Yes I aggree with NJCHICK, its a tool and its only as good as you use it correctly, thus far I am down 86lbs and have never never never felt as good as I do now. This is in all category's self esteem is high finally once in my life. Dont get me wrong, I have always felt good about myself, but now I feel great about myself

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None as of yet, and I don't expect any. I do wished I had of done this 3 years ago when I first really heard about it.

I have only one fill and only 5 weeks postop but things are so getting back to normal and life is fun again. I've lost 26 pounds so far but have about another 80 + to go but I'll get there.

Just remember what everyone else has already said, it's a tool and if it's just pitched aside like a rake or something and doesn't get used you won't see the results you want. I think head hunger was my hardest thing so far but it does get better.

Good luck and it will be one of the best decisions you've ever made.

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I wouldn't call this a regret....but maybe a reality check:the band can be VERY controlling...meaning if you eat too big of bite...you could be sick for an hour or not?! You can eat something one day and eat the very same thing the next day and it causes you to pb and slime for an hour! ;) This is not common and the more experience you gain it's better! I would do it again even knowing all this....

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -76lb:)

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no regrets here but be prepared for a very big life style change. when the pounds start coming off u will feel gr8 it makes it all worth while !!!

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Absolutely no regrets. It is the best thing that I have ever done for myself! Over all, it has not been as difficult as I had anticipated. The worse part prior to this whole experience was the fear of the unknown. I wish you the best of luck with your new life!

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