I am new to Lap Band

kenglett · June 12, 2007

I will be banded on 7/11/07 and was wondering if anybody has had any bad problems? I co-worker has had it done and she has lost 60lbs since Middle of December and I only have 75lbs total to loose.

uniqueone · June 12, 2007

First of all, Welcome to the Site!!!

I had my surgery on 05-2-07 and I have had no problem whatsoever with anything regarding the lap-band. Relearning how to eat is a challenge, however, so worth it!

Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Lisa99 · June 12, 2007

Welcome! I've been banded since Sept 06 and also had less than 100 pounds to lose.

I would make the same choice again in a heartbeat, but you want to be careful about comparing your weight loss expectations to the results of someone else. When you have less to lose, it can go much more slowly.

My first few month the weight practically fell off, but the closer I get to goal the slower it becomes....but don't worry! It is far better to lose slowly than to not lose at all!

Good luck, you'll do great

Lisa

luvinke · June 14, 2007

Welcome! Make sure you check out the threads here, they have a lot of helpful information and anytime you have a question come to the site and post it. Everybody here is so nice, helpful and knowledgeable, they will answer any question you have to the best of their ability. I enjoy checking out what everybody has to say daily, I try not to miss a day.