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Thanks Mary - seeing your great results make me feel like it is worth it. I have sent in the form - so I'm officially booked for October 27th. I am very excited. This is a rejuvenation year for me in so many ways - and this is an important piece of it. I have the strong support of all my close friends as I go through this so I'm confident it will be a great adventure!
Welcome to the board!
As a successfull banded patient, I have to agree with others that you should really do your research on the different type of surgeries available. Do not let the less invasive/adjustable/reversable part fool you. Like you a year ago I was strongly opinionated and determined to get the band, but now I am kind of kicking my butt I didn't go for the sleeve instead.
I don't hate mine but I feel stupid I agreed to it without researching other surgeries which makes more sense like for example the sleeve. I'm not having complications with my band and I've been very successful (also be warned that some are not), but just the maintenance of it is a pain in the butt. In order to achieve my weight loss, I had to get a adjustment every 4 weeks and there are times where I suffered greatly to get where I am (130 pounds lost in a year).
I throw up. I can't eat most things (bread, pasta. vegetables, salad and sometimes well, I can't eat anything period and have to drink ensure to survive). I've gotten dizzy spells. I"ve been so stuck in restaurants with my family I've had to throw up in the washrooms and so much more.
I just think it's important for wannabe bansters hear about the bad because not alot of people talk about it . Seem most people who are negative aren't even bansters, but I am and there are days woman where, it ain't pretty.
I know you're already booked and you will make you own decision, but I just wanted to make you aware of this because I wish someone had been this honest with me, but then again it probably wouldn't of changed my mind anyways lol
Good luck and please send me a message if you have questions.
Mon
As a successfull banded patient, I have to agree with others that you should really do your research on the different type of surgeries available. Do not let the less invasive/adjustable/reversable part fool you. Like you a year ago I was strongly opinionated and determined to get the band, but now I am kind of kicking my butt I didn't go for the sleeve instead.
I don't hate mine but I feel stupid I agreed to it without researching other surgeries which makes more sense like for example the sleeve. I'm not having complications with my band and I've been very successful (also be warned that some are not), but just the maintenance of it is a pain in the butt. In order to achieve my weight loss, I had to get a adjustment every 4 weeks and there are times where I suffered greatly to get where I am (130 pounds lost in a year).
I throw up. I can't eat most things (bread, pasta. vegetables, salad and sometimes well, I can't eat anything period and have to drink ensure to survive). I've gotten dizzy spells. I"ve been so stuck in restaurants with my family I've had to throw up in the washrooms and so much more.
I just think it's important for wannabe bansters hear about the bad because not alot of people talk about it . Seem most people who are negative aren't even bansters, but I am and there are days woman where, it ain't pretty.
I know you're already booked and you will make you own decision, but I just wanted to make you aware of this because I wish someone had been this honest with me, but then again it probably wouldn't of changed my mind anyways lol
Good luck and please send me a message if you have questions.
Mon
Thanks for sharing this Mon!
I have to say that you're experiencing a lot of the things my Mom is going through. It's hard on her, but it's also hard on the family to see her suffer like this.
Like I said, some have great success with the band. Others do not. It's a struggle to lose weight without wls and I have to say that from what I see, it can be a huge struggle even after.
I've started seeing a psychotherapist to deal with the reasons I find comfort in food and it's sad to say that I really wish my Mom would go. I think there are issues she hasn't dealt with yet and until she does she may not see the results she wants.
I didn't get to be over 300lbs in a year, and to expect to deal with my issues with food the minute I have surgery is unreasonable. I figure I'd start dealing with it before so when I have my surgery I'll be that much more ready to change my life.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that I've seen my Mom suffer from being obese my whole life and it really really sucks big gross baby chunks that she seems to be suffering more than before her surgery. She seems to think she's failing her surgery and this depresses her. My heart aches and I want to help her but frankly I don't know what to do.
For those who don't know, my mom is only 15 years older than me. We have probably the closest relationship anyone can have with their Mothers...she's my absolute best friend and confidante(sp). Just wanted to add that so you guys can get a glimpse of how devastating it is to see my Mom struggle with this.
Anyways, I wish everyone who gets wls the absolute best of success...obesity is a hard road to walk on.
I have to say that you're experiencing a lot of the things my Mom is going through. It's hard on her, but it's also hard on the family to see her suffer like this.
Like I said, some have great success with the band. Others do not. It's a struggle to lose weight without wls and I have to say that from what I see, it can be a huge struggle even after.
I've started seeing a psychotherapist to deal with the reasons I find comfort in food and it's sad to say that I really wish my Mom would go. I think there are issues she hasn't dealt with yet and until she does she may not see the results she wants.
I didn't get to be over 300lbs in a year, and to expect to deal with my issues with food the minute I have surgery is unreasonable. I figure I'd start dealing with it before so when I have my surgery I'll be that much more ready to change my life.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that I've seen my Mom suffer from being obese my whole life and it really really sucks big gross baby chunks that she seems to be suffering more than before her surgery. She seems to think she's failing her surgery and this depresses her. My heart aches and I want to help her but frankly I don't know what to do.
For those who don't know, my mom is only 15 years older than me. We have probably the closest relationship anyone can have with their Mothers...she's my absolute best friend and confidante(sp). Just wanted to add that so you guys can get a glimpse of how devastating it is to see my Mom struggle with this.
Anyways, I wish everyone who gets wls the absolute best of success...obesity is a hard road to walk on.
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