What Made You Decide To Have Surgery?

[lainielou 0]

Hi Everyone,

I was just hoping to find out what made you finally decide to do lapband??? I'm having a hard time making the decision, mostly because of finances. In the past I have tried Herbal Magic, Jenny Craig, Bernsteins and Weight Watchers. With all of them I managed to lose a little bit of weight but would then plateau and after a couple months of not achieving anything, would give up. And of course the weight would come back. I, once again, started WW approx. 6 weeks ago and have actually managed to gain 3 lbs.

I don't know anyone who was had lapband surgery before so I'm hoping I can be motivated by all your success stories.

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

Hello

This same topic was posted yesterday, do a quick search for our discussion

[gowalking 10,790]

Hi Lainie. Unlike many bandsters, I did this procedure fighting it all the way. Truth is, I had no choice anymore and my back was literally up against the wall. I was in danger of losing my mobility completely and a year of specialized diet meals resulted in a total loss of 25 lbs. when I needed to lose 100.

I had the surgery in January and have lost 90 of those lbs. and was able to have both hips replaced. I'm still newly recovering but I can already tell there is a huge difference in terms of the horrific chronic crippling pain I had before, and the post op pain I'm feeling now. This pain will eventually go away and as my name says, I hope to 'gowalking' anywhere and everywhere within the next few months.

For me, this was the only thing left. I am fortunate that it worked and I could have the surgery I so desperately needed. Good luck in your journey and I hope you find the answers you are looking for.