Hello, Taking the first step and trying to understand Lap-band surgery

I have Chronic pain from a neck injury, and I am over weight BIGTIME and hate it, Food is my drug, I take pain pills everyday, Will this stop me from getting Lap-band surgery ?? Any information from someone who has been through it would be so thankful !!!

Hey Steven, I am having the lap rny on the 19th. I know lap band is less evasive. I chose the lap rny because of the results. Lap band will help you lose weight from restricting the amount of food you can consume. The rny makes it so you can't tolorate sugar or fat. Sugar is my down fall, that's another reason I chose lap rny. Have you talk to a surgeon in your area? Google lap band and really read up on it. It has taken me 2 years to get to this point. I am in the scared stage right now. Wondering if this is the right thing. I hope this is a little helpful. But the is a web full of info. Take your time and research it. Good luck to you. I hope you also have a good support system. That is really helpful. My hubby really isn't to supportive. But I am doing this for me. Take care. Corinn