New and researching

[jewels41 0]

Well I went to the doctor last week and I just started the process so I am sure I have a long road ahead of me. My name is julie and I am 40 and live in wisconsin. I currently am 214 lbs. and 5'1. I have like many went on numerous diets time and time again. I am uncertain if I am going to go this route yet, just researching all my options at this point. My doctor told me about an oral medication as well, I refused it was Alli and have had a few friends take that and all it did was make them have to use the bathroom alot. I dont feel like living my life there. Any info would be great. congrats to all of you who have been banded and are doing well in achieving your goals.

[TerriDoodle 6]

Jewels, youve certainly come to the right place for REAL information on gastric banding. This forum is chuck full of it!!! Sit back with a cup o' whatever and read, read, read!

To give you a very quick synopsis...lol...the polls here indicate that 90-93% of us are VERY happy with our bands and would do it again in a heartbeat. That stat has always impressed me.

Let us know how we can help!

[jewels41 0]

thank you very much... I have been reading reading reading... everyone is so positive which is so nice to see. A friend of a friend works at the hospital where I would have my procedure, she was most helpful as well.