Question from a newcomer.

[SharonH 0]

I am just beginning the process for the lapband. I have gone to the seminar and recently had an appointment with the nurse, dietitian and the physicial therapist. I have an appointment in April with Dr. Posner to discuss and schedulethe surgery. This question goes out to anyone that has already had the surgery.....Do you regret having the surgery?

[VegasGrace 1]

No, not a bit.

[SElaine 3]

No. I do not and have never regretted the decision to have the lap-band.

[shortgal 5]

Nope, starting to love my band! I was frustrated waiting for the right fill level but this whole experience has been great. Very little pain, nice weight loss, feel better, down at least two sizes.

I rarely get food stuck or slime or PB ( so far) so I'm very happy and BTW I was self pay and think it was worth it.

[smwww 0]

Not at all. I had lapband surgery 2months ago and have lost 22lbs. Something that was a struggle for me the last several years!!!! It is helping to do something that was hard for me to do. Control my eating habits. I admit sometimes I things that get stuck in my throat, but I realize that I am eating TOO fast and sometimes not the best recommended things. So it plays as my alarm somewhat.

I thing you would do great!!!

:confused:

Banded 12/17/07

244surgery/222current/165goal

Birmingham, AL

[jvance74 0]

I do not regret my band either, I have been banded almost 2 months. You do get frustrated as you are having to re-train yourself to eat smaller bites and chew alot. I have lost 38lbs so far and I am down 4 pant sizes! It is so worth it! Good Luck! :confused: