Follow-up: Would you still opt for the band?

 For those of you who posted replies to Steph's question and HAVE had followup surgery/surgeries:

WOULD YOU STILL OPT FOR THE BAND?

Given the current options, my answer would be (as I just posted to Steph) a resounding YES.

Yes! 

yes

Tracy

I think a more important lesson to be learned from that thread, and from other stories that I've heard on here, is that even though sometimes a complication arises, with or without the need for additional surgery, that doesn't mean that "it's over". Many bandsters deal with one of those stat-making complications (or *optional* re-surgeries) and continue with a good band experience.

Tami

So true...the people who like to "bash" the band are all or nothing...we choose the middle road.  There are lots of options, even with "complications".

God YES.

NOPE! But I still love ya all anyway. I'd still come here cause you all are my buddies now. But no way would I go for the band again, simply because it just wasn't what I needed. I needed something with either malabsorption or a small pouch that didn't clog at the drop of a hat.

I super second that with what I am going through!  Your post made me laugh despite my tears leaving my new surgeons office yesterday! 

For me yes. 

I did not think pre band and I know now post band that this is not a magical devise.  My body is getting smaller and I am getting stronger by the day , because of the 50/50 working relationship I have with Sybil (my band)

I have never been a what if kinda person.  If you are making up your mind because something may go wrong in the future you are not ready for any WLS.

Nothing in life is guaranteed to be a smooth ride.

I would do it again in a heatbeat.

I haven't reached goal, but that has nothing to do with the band.  I had issues before the band and they are still present.  I'm working through my issues and I know eventually I will reach my goal.  I'm so grateful for this opportunity to be healthier than I have ever been in my life.