Sugury Appointment Canceled

I had an appointment for surgury in April but I canceled due to fear and thinking that I can do it on my own. Reality is i gained 6 lbs. I think that the by pass scared me and that I should re think it and think about the band. I just wanted a little help making this decision because I have no medical issues at this time but I do have PCOS and the Dr suggested that it will ward off anything latter down the road. So I go to speak with the surgeon again on the 23rd and I hope I can make a decision after that. I guess I am afraid of anything bad that can happen.

Getting my band was the greatest decision that I have ever made.  I had lived a life of yoyo dieting.  I could take it off, but couldn't stick with it and would end up gaining it all back plus about an additional 50 pounds.  I had my WLS 11/09/09 and to date I am down 125 pounds.  It has been a learning adjustment in many ways, but I have no regrets.  I had high blood pressure before I lost weight, but now I am off the meds. Diabeties runs high in my family and I knew that it was just a matter of a short time before I had to go on treatment.  My knees were staring to hurt and I had foot pain.  All of pains and problems have gone away and I am 25 pounds away from my goal.  I wish you the best of luck and hope that you make the decision that is right for you

I guess it was probably about 2 years ago that i contemplated the band.  I was ashamed that I would "resort" to wls and didn't mention it to anyone and for the millionth time "tried" on my own.  About 20 pounds later, last December i said no more.  Made the appt with the surgeon and  began the 5 month journey.  Did i question my decision during that time?  sure.  but i knew i had NO OTHER OPTIONS LEFT.  I had to do something.  I had my surgery on May 19.  It's still early but I'm glad i did it.  I guess my point is...you won't take the wls plunge until your ready.  If you have doubts don't do it.  But also know that some doubt is also natural.

Good luck

Hi Heather, I too was terrified before I had my surgery and also thought I could do it on my own. At this point, (I was banded Nov. 2010) my only regret was that I didn't have the surgery sooner!

I have lost 55# as of this morning and I had my one and only fill in June (1cc). I love life more then I ever thought possible. And what is probably the most exciting is knowing I'll never gain my weight back! Even if I never lose another pound I'm beyond thrilled at where I am today My blood pressure is now 112/60, my blood sugar is 85, and my cholesterol is 150, yes, I am a happy camper and I LOVE MY BAND!!!

I wish you the best of luck, whatever you decide.