having surgery june 6--looking for support/friends

new to this sight but after reviewing some of the lap bands posts, i was/am sad to see so many negative posts.

i am choosing the band because i dont want to cut my insides but realize the pros and cons.


if you are interested in a lap band buddy, please let me here from you please.
i am on my liquids diet and day 2, its hard.

thank you if you read this,

 I know others may not agree with me, but I say Congrats on your choice! I have had great success with my Lapband and so have many others! You can PM me anytime I would be happy to help you with questions or support!

Why is it that there are so many "negative" posts, I wonder? Because so many of us had "negative" banding experiences, maybe? 

I chose the band for the same reasons as you. Unfortunately, I found out that having "insides cut" isn't the worst thing in the world. Having a band damage a stomach is infinitely worse. At least a surgeon cuts in the correct area. Bands are indiscriminate as to where they cause damage.


Good luck to you. I hope you're the exception. I'm sure that someone will be happy to be your banding buddy.  And  I really do wish you the best.  

PS.  Another site to check out is lapbandtalk. They are mostly a "pro-band" bunch. They're not the most knowledgable, however. But you'll run into fewer "negative" posts, probably.

Welcome, Hang in there the liquid diet is very had but you can do it. Some doctors do not require it but mine did also. If you need any help you can PM me also I woukd be happy to answer any questions.

Congratulations and welcome! I am new too and am on here everyday. You will be so excited when you get thru the liquids and have surgery. I am glad I did not have to do the liquid only thing.

Welcome and good luck to you!  I thought the preop was somewhat a challenge and while I wasn't 100% perfect I did well.  I am almost 5 months post op and have a had a good experience thus far.

Keep positive!