considering lap band

[Eileenlpn 0]

Hello, I am seriously considering this procedure, I have been heavy my entire life and feel like I need help surgically at this point. I am so nervous. I hear alot of positive things, is their any regrets out there?

[sfeiner 2]

You've come to the right place for information. Be sure to read all the informative forums. There is a poll somewhere on how ppl have done with their bands. The great majority are very happy but there are some that haven't worked out. It takes a lot of work and dedication. It's not a quick fix at all.

[Eileenlpn 0]

Tx I will search site for the pole!

[Teaching88 0]

I am seeing into lap band and would like to know if painful having placed in ya? how big are scars from insertion? How bad do you feel physically after done?

[Heather 0]

I am seeing into lap band and would like to know if painful having placed in ya? how big are scars from insertion? How bad do you feel physically after done?

I know how you feel, so many questions? the one thing I know for sure is that this surgery has to work for me, or I might not be around for long.

[GreenChrysalis 1]

Hi Teaching88, check out the threads here. There are explanations of the surgery, including videos if you are so inclined.

Everybody is different so I can only speak for myself. To me, the pain from the surgery was minimal. I was prescribed pain meds that kept the pain down. My surgery was outpatient and I was in and out in four hours. I returned to my desk job four days after the surgery. I was a little tired the first day but otherwise I'm fine. Some people take two weeks or more, depending on their job and how well they think they recover from surgery.

In terms of scars, all surgeons do it differently. I had five incisions. Three of them are very small, maybe two centimeters in length. One is maybe half an inch. The largest is about an inch and a half. This is where the scope was placed and where my port is located.

Good luck and enjoy LBT, there is a lot of great information and a lot of supportive people here.

I am seeing into lap band and would like to know if painful having placed in ya? how big are scars from insertion? How bad do you feel physically after done?