I wouldn't worry about the band!  One thing I know is that the band works for some, not for others.  Like I said, it did 50% of the job for me.  My weight loss ended right at 18 months so please take that time to make sure you lose the most weight you can.  I don't bash the lap-band, I mean, it does what it is supposed too for most people, but you can cheat it really easy.  I chose the lap-band first because like you said, because it wasn't nearly as complex.  It was the right choice at the time, however sometimes I wish I had just gone back and done the RNY way back then.  

The good thing about the band, is even though I only lost during the first 18 months, I maintained that loss for 2 1/2 additional years with no additional gain.  I did fight with the same 5lbs for those 2 1/2 years but I don't call that a gain really.

If you ever have any questions about the band, please ask away.  I can try to be as helpful as possible!  I am not biased towards any procedure and am open to any discussion!  I did have a really hard time with my band the last year and a half but I really have no hard feelings 

me and doc schumacher got a date for 8am i hope he brings flowers and my last piece of candy and breakfast would not hurt    

I am very happy for you.  I read your story and I can understand your frustration during the whole process.

I am going to be banded on 10/02.  I have to lose 100lbs.  I chosed the band because is not as dramatic as the other surgeries.  I am hoping that I do not get the same complications you had.  I am in my 40's done with having children and now I am putting more interest in myself.

I will continue reading your postings and hope that everything goes well with your surgery.

Happy trails:)


Lisa

Hey Suzanne....your wait is finally over.....however, I am wondering why you had to wait so long....my OHIP approval and surgery date only took a little over 3 months from start to finish.  Approval from OHIP was dated June 27th and my surgery date is October 2nd.  I am having the RNY maybe you are having a different procedure that they are not so quick to approve.

Anyway; out of curiosity; where are you having the surgery done?  I am in Kanata (suburb of Ottawa) and am heading to Utica NY for my surgery.  I acutally found another woman on this website who is also from here and has her surgery with the same Dr on the same day as me...how co-incidental is that?  We are meeting up for coffee and to compare notes on Sunday.

Anyway; I wish you all the best.......I am soooo anxious for my surgery to start my new life.  3 weeks from day will be my new 'birth' day.

All the very best to you!
Sue

October 1st! I'm atleast pencil'ed in at Dr. Ferrari's office. Will not change date unless something goes wrong and will know for sure by Thursday. So yeah, if I don't change anything I won't change my date, but if I do I will let you know ! :) Thanks everyone so far for your support! It's done me good :)