Hey...

[lkylberg 0]

my date is set...I am so excited and have so many questions, and scared at the same time...when I tell someone about the surgery or mention that I'm getting banded, I usually hear, "Really, I knew someone that got banded, and they gained all of their weight back. That's not going to happen to me!!! Nice to be here.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Are you sure they aren't referring to bypass surgery? Either way, you can prove them wrong! Welcome!

[TQUAD64 9]

my date is set...I am so excited and have so many questions, and scared at the same time...when I tell someone about the surgery or mention that I'm getting banded, I usually hear, "Really, I knew someone that got banded, and they gained all of their weight back. That's not going to happen to me!!! Nice to be here.

I have not heard of many bandsters gaining their weight back, unless they are not following up with aftercare. However, I hear more stories of by-pass patients gaining their weight back. But really, do your research ahead of time and ask your doctor what the stats are.

[HeatherO 7]

It is very rare for a bandster to gain all their weight back but I do know of several people with bypass who have.

I would take any of these comments with a grain of salt. Reading actual studies performed under controlled conditions will give you a better idea of how it works for most people then hearing about the lack of succes of my brother's - girlfriend's - sister's - best friend from grade school's - godmother's - aunt who had . . . and failed because . . . happened.

[lkylberg 0]

Thanks for the feedback...i have yet to talk to anyone personally, its like what HeatherO says...a friend of a friend of a friend. So far has made no impact on my decision.