Happy with Lap Band?

[annielkd 0]

I hear so many negative things about Lapband.... how many are happy to have done this?

[cyndilou29 0]

I've had a lot of complications (minor ones) and I'm only 2 weeks out but I've been in and out of the hospital a few times since. However, I would do it again in a heartbeat. I really think it's the best thing I have ever done. I've never spoken with anyone that were unhappy.

My mother in law had it done in March and she's thrilled too.

[lisah25 3]

I'm thrilled with my band, even with a few minor issues. I've had my PB episodes, and had a couple of esophegeal spasms that weren't fun. And yes, sometimes I want to be able to scarf down a big plate of Pasta or soft bread.< /p>

But in return for those things, I have lost 65 pounds, gained lots of energy and a healthier body. More options for clothes that I can wear. The ability to climb a flight of stairs without even thinking about it.

Not a bad trade-off at all!

[Crishell 0]

I am very happy, no regrets. I have lost 40 pounds since having surgery on 1/19/07 plus loss alot of inches. I am exercising at Curves 3-4 times per week and using treadmill at work. Gone from size 26 pants to size 20 (and now they are loose). Also from 3-4X and 26/28 tops to 1X and 18/20. My port is apparently tilted a little so they have to work a little harder to do my fills (have had two) but other than that, I am doing fine.

[Susan3343 0]

I was banded on 5/4/07 and so far have lost 33 pounds. I am thrilled with my band. Havent had a fill yet but scheduled for next week. I think what I like most about it is not only the weight loss but the fact that I now have control over my eating. I can not tell you how wonderful it feels to have food left over on my plate and to be able to say....I am satisfied. Its the first time in a longggggggggg time that I am happy being ME.

Susan

[Stacy429 0]

I hear so many negative things about Lapband.... how many are happy to have done this?

I was banded April 30th 2007 and i have had a great experience. I have lost 30lbs and feel great . It is amazeing how much better i feel in my on skin. I guess it is just knowing that this time the hard work will pay off. ( the weight is gone for good) I just read a book by Khaliah Ali Mahammed Alis daughter called Fighting weight and the book says it all .This amazing women was banded in 2004 and has lost 150lbs. I got it from amozon.com it my shine some lite on you guestion.

Stacy

[StacyinDE 0]

There is a similar thread that's been running for a week or two, I think it may be called "would you do it again?" or something along those lines, you might want to see if you can find it, there were a lot of responses on that one.

Anyway, I'm happy with mine and glad I did it. I wouldn't be down 44 pounds now if I hadn't.

[TallgirlTX 0]

Hiya,

I love my band. I have lost 34 pounds since March 30th and am excited about the future and what it will bring. This is a first for me to loose weight in a healthy way instead of dumb diets or life threatening pills.

Self pay 3.30.07

The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak

310/276/210

[edieparks 2]

I think my body language in my picture says it all.

edie

[beachgirl 2]

Not the first complication and been banded 11 months. Absolutely love my band. Wished to God I'd had it done sooner.

[Jeni 85 0]

would do it again in a heartbeat.. lost 32lbs and love it... still have to make wise decision on avoiding certain things that slip right through aka ice cream.

[Chickie 15]

I hear so many negative things about Lapband.... how many are happy to have done this?

I wouldn's say I am happy. I would say I am thrilled.

[KHolmes 3]

I was asked this question the other day...Heck yes I would have it done again. I just got my second fill this past week. I am down 40 lbs since day of the surgery. I agree sometimes I wish I could eat like I did Pre-band, but we all know that what we did Pre-Band is not healthy. I would not exchange my band for anything...

[Pacomomma 0]

by far the best thing I have ever done . I would do this again in a heartbeat. NOT one regret ever.118 lbs down.

[Betsyjane 2]

Happy with my band. Remember this site is for support, so you hear a dispropotionate amount of problems with the band. 97% of banded people are cruisin' and not posting much.