anybody have a lap band

[disneymomof1]

Wondering about the lap band surgery, has anyone gotten this done? If so how did it work, how did you feel, etc. Considering lap band surgery and want to be talked into it or out of it !!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I have not had this surgery. I had hoped by now someone who was more familiar with it would have responded. Oh well.


My first reaction to you asking for help either being given good points or being talked out of it was to talk you out of it.

I've got more than one acquaintance who has had the gastric bypass and I can only relate to this. I know after they have gone through everything and their bodies have had a chance to "settle" in that they still struggle. The struggle for them is to learn that new lifestyle and change to the healthier eating. Those who can manage that are maintaining. The thing is that the few I know have been disappointed because they struggle so with the need to make the lifestyle change that they are not happy since they still struggle and they have had life-altering surgery.

Whatever you choose, I WISH that you have the drive to continue your quest and never give up that journey to be healthier in your choices.

 

[yoopermom]

I think if you do a search, you'll find other threads on lap band surgery. I had mine in April, and LOVE it, but it's not a decision to be made lightly, and it's not a "quick fix". Good boards for it is lapbandtalk.com excellent source (altho not as good as Disboards, of course!). Do the research and the prep work, and "practice" the eating properly, small portions, etc, ahead of time. I'm down 90 lbs since January, and feel like a new person, but your results may vary. Feel free to pm me anytime!
Terri (the skinnier Yoopermom)