lapband

I had Lapband surgery and have no regrets.  I agree with everyone here that you need to explore all your options and then decide.  The decision has to be made by you.  Everyone is different and so far I love my band and it is working great for me but that may not be the case for you.  I go to the gym at least 4 times a week.  Exercise is very important with the band in my case.  I wish you best of luck in your decsion and if I can answer any questions for you please feel free to ask. Jeannette

Thanks Jeannette.  I am going to the same doctor as you.  Did you have any problems?  I need to do more research and see what is best for me.  Thanks, Jaime

No, I have not had any problems (knocking on wood) I love Dr. Ben-Meir he is always the one I talk to at my appointments and he never rushes me.  I always feel like we are good friends when I am there. Best of luck to you.

HI Jamie,  I don't have a lap-band myslf, but I am planning on getting one (penind insurance approval, of course) later this year.  My decision to go with a lap-band over some of the other surgeries has to do with risk.  I have 2 kids and a husband and I'm not supermorbidly obese at this point, so I don't want to do anything too risky.  Plus, I just don't want to rearrange my insides.  I know that may seem like a weird statement when you think about the fact that I'm fine with introducing a totally foreign object into my body, but that's the way i feel about. it.   Good luck making your decision.  I hope you get all the facts you need to make the best decision for you and your personal situation!   Kelli

Hi there Jaime.  I have the lap band.  I love it.  I have lost 63# since 6/26.  To try and describe what it is like is kind of difficult, but, it is a wonderful feeling of full that I have never experienced.  I can also enjoy food a little more now since I taste it instead of inhaling it.  I also can have just one bite of something sweet and feel satisfied.  It can be a little uncomfortable from time to time when you don't chew enough or when something gets stuck, but actually I like that too, cause then I know it is working!  Best wishes with your decisions.