Any Regrets

[cooperr1234 1]

hi all,i have recently been approved for the lap-band through my insurance and the only thing left for me is to set a date for the surgery,i'm at the very nervous stage,does anyone out there have any regrets at all about having the sugery done?? i have heard mostly all good abot it,but i want to hear it all,,,,,,,please let me know thanks,,,,,,,,,Bobby 35yrs. old 270lbs. at 5'6 i want to reach 170lbs.

feel free to e-mail me cooperr1234@aol

[DevilMayKare 1]

I think you should check out the "Complications" and "Life after the Band" sections of this forum. I think you can learn more about regrets from reading older threads than asking the question anew because those who have regrets tend not to stay on the forum. I have seen people ask this MANY times, but please understand that human nature is such that those who are enthusiastic at this time are the most likely to answer.

And please, when someone has "No regrets" and has only been banded a year or so, take that into consideration.

[r2ht4u 0]

some days yes and some days no

[Jachut 487]

Not one single regret, never for a second. This has been perfect for me and has worked, and I've been really really lucky to have a really tolerant band and stomach so I've never had problems with getting stuck, vomiting etc, its never happened to me. I've also not had to give up one single food.

The minor compliants related to weight that I was starting to experience have disappeared, I'm completely hooked on running and I'm nearly at goal weight.

[LuckyGirl 1]

I just got approved today and may schedule my surgery really fast to do it over the holidays while i have a bunch of time off. I too am a little nervous but being in the same boat that you are - mid 30's and needing to loose about 100 lbs. is there any conceivable way that you or I could do it on our own - no way!! So, here we are - given this incredible gift - which will be paid for by our insurance - we better grab the bull by the horns and do this so we will have a long, productive, healthy life! So let's do it and let's learn to eat healthier and less! I'm dreading the pre-op fast and the pain of the post-op but I will do it with a smile because I finally see a light at the end of this tunnel! Hang in there!!

[~Jules~ 0]

I am a self pay and would do it again in a heartbeat. I have found the help I need to keep the weight off when I get it off.

I couldn't be happier.

[DevilMayKare 1]

I am a self pay and would do it again in a heartbeat. I have found the help I need to keep the weight off when I get it off.

I couldn't be happier.

And I would have said the EXACT SAME THING 1-2-3-4-5-6-7, even 8 months out. In fact if I searched the archives I could probably find messages where I said something like that.

Two and a half years later I am not so enthusiastic. My initial success has turned into yet another failure.

Asking newly banded people if they regret their decision is like asking newlyweds if they regret getting married.

Get out the salt.

[kygal 0]

Kare, what do you mean? Are there things that go wrong for folks who ahve had the band for a while, or are you just tired of the whole experience? I am waiting for insurance approval, and so I am nervous about it....and wanting to be fully informed.What would you change if you could do it over?

KyGAl

[DevilMayKare 1]

Are there things that go wrong for folks who ahve had the band for a while

Uh yes. Please read some of the threads on lapband complications and life after band removal. Do a search for "slippage" and "erosion."

It does seem to work for some people so I hate to discourage anyone, but it is SURGERY and it is EXPENSIVE so please be aware of the negative experiences many have had.

[kygal 0]

How has your experience been? I ahve read a lot about erosion, and have looked at a lot of polls. Maybe there hsould be a thread for "mature" banders, who ahve been banded for over two years or soemthing?

KYGal

[gonnabethin 10]

NOT A SINGLE ONE!!! Would do it again tomorrow!! Will take my band to my grave after I use it for the next 45 years!!!

Sitting in the surgeons office waiting for a fill I met 10 patients who had their bands all for more than 4 years!! They were all thrilled. I was the baby bandster and the virgin for a fill. I feel very fortunate to have been able to talk to those individuals for the hour we all waited together. I am not considering that I could have complications- I know that exists as a possiblilty, Im not stupid however the power of positive thinking will prevail!! Dont dwell on the negative. Do it for the positive, move on and take each day as it comes. The incidence of complications is less than 4%- except on this board where it will be higher because those people have sought out info. NONE of the individuals I spoke with were aware of this board!

[GeezerSue 7]

Now that my band is in a baggie in my guest room and I've been revised to the DS and I've lost about 93 pounds in a year...nope...no regrets...except waiting so long to have the band removed.

Well...that and I think I've become a clothes whore. Who KNEW I'd ever own $100 jeans?!?

[gonnabethin 10]

Geezer sue is my hero. If my band ever disagrees with me Im going the DS with geezer!! She has convinced me if the band doesnt work for me I there for the next step!! I wasnt able to choose anything but the band initally. IF I ever loose it Im having DS the same day!!

[marys 2]

Absolutely - I have many 'regrets' although I hate to admit it - I never want to regret anything in life as I try to not 'go there'. However, i really wish I hadn't done it - definitely read the other suggested threads as it's true - those of us who are unhappy or 'regret' the band don't tend to post alot/often - for me, it just reinforces my lack of success. Although the support and encouragement here has pulled me up out of the dumps more than i can say - without this site i would have lost my mind by now!

[moon goddess 0]

No regrets for me so far...nope!

I feel better already, I don't have to take prilosec anymore, no more IBS, I am more aware of what feels good in my body and I care about myself more. I am far less depressed than I used to be and I quit smoking. So...I am thankful for so much that has happened as a result of my band, besides the 26 pounds that I have lost!