I am having the lap band procedure on Aug. 4 and I am very scared. Please share with me if you have any regrets??? Thanks for your response Doriam Reinhart Ph. 512-301-7654

I'm glad you are feeling better, now enjoy the new YOU! Hugs***Celi

Being scared is normal, and you will be scared regardless of the procedure you chose. Reality is, no one can predict who will breeze through this experience and who will hit the roadblocks of complications. I didn't really consider RNY, for reasons listed on my profile. I chose LapBand because, among many other reasons, it is reversible. That fact was like Dumbo's black feather .. the thought that I had a back door out got me through the surgery. I have not had the first thought of having it removed. I assume you've done your research .. rely on that. You've done all you can to ensure a good result for yourself. Best of luck to you! j

I am sitting here - one year out - almost to the day. And still regretting having the surgery....I am below my goal weight...and I am sick almost every day. I am also having a real issue with feeling "fat" even though I am not. Reality is that I NEVER gave diet and exercise a real chance and it is too late now to... Anne 263/150/145

You have to eat to survive. If you choose not to eat properly, other health problems will arise. Follow your dieticians rules. Eat what you are suppose to eat & exercise. And you will be able to maintain whatever weight you want, barring no other physical problems. The one's that re-gain their weight have not follwed the rules, therefore stretching their pouch & gaining weight. Best of Luck, Shannon