Anyone that has banded have any regrets about it?

[bigguynAZ 0]

Hey all,

I am starting the process of getting everything done. I was wondering if everyone was as nervous as I am now when they were doing the process? Not only nervous but excited as well. And then does anyone have anykind of regrets after getting the band in? This will be my first time in a hospital for anything, so that might be why I am so nervous!

thanks

:wub:

[ayyypapi 0]

Hii!!

I am in the same boat as you. I have never been in the hospital as a patient except the day I was born and the only surgery that I ever had was getting my wisdom teeth extracted when I was 17 (not really a surgery?).

I am so nervous and excited at the same time. I am more excited than anything and I think as my surgery day comes closer and closer.. I will get more nervous, lol.

[lotsabirds 0]

No regrets here. I'm in AZ. too and was just banded May 21st. The surgery center people are very helpful and nice, if you're going where I did. I just wish I had done it years ago.:wub:

[Jachut 487]

Absolutely no regrets here - almost 4 years down the track

[cattoy71 0]

Not really a regret, but I wish I had opted for the sleeve instead.

[mstrina27 0]

I wish i had done it a few years ago. I am so much happier with myself, however be prepared for people that will feel threatened by you loosing weight.. it is sad that people cant stand to see people get healthy..but excellent choice and i wish you all the best...

[Catherine55 43]

No regrets at all -- I love my band. It's been a huge help to me, and I feel better than I've felt in years. My surgery was my first time in a hospital since I had my tonsils out at age 5, but it went really well and my experience was very good.

I blogged recently about the pro/con list and pre-op plan for success that I made before I had my surgery -- feel free to take a look if that would be helpful to you!

Best wishes,

Catherine

[2Flyguys 13]

Couldn't be happier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My band is exactly what i needed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[vikki1012 0]

We know 2Fly...we see the 100 pics...lol

girl I am just playing with you...you are the inspiration. Trust me i will be thinking about you when i get banded on the 29th, i want to be just like you!

[Jul 0]

None what so ever! I'm thrilled that I did it. Of course it's normal to be a little nervous, it is life changing. But when I tried to lose weight without the band I always felt HUNGRY and miserable. I couldn't go on living obsese, but couldn't live with starving all the time either. I've had my band a little over a year now my starting weight was 258 and my current weight is 203. I feel great. It is so nice to eat "normal" portions and not feel hungry. Good luck!