Question:
I'm looking for successful lap band success stories???

It seems as though I've been reading a lot of "anti lapband" "pro rny" stories. I have my consultation with my surgeon and I'm about 99% sure I want the Lap Band (I'm really scared of the RNY surgery). I would like to hear of some success stories with the lap band. Please email me! I need all of the support I can get... Thanks!    — 1/2ofme (posted on May 10, 2005)

May 10, 2005
You will get alot more info if you go to the Lap-Band forum/messageboard. Just click on the community heading at the top of the page and you will see "surgery types" on the top right. You can then click on the Lap-Band forum.
   — Erin N.

May 10, 2005
Hey! I'm emailing you. Welcome to the fold. :)
   — Jeanie

May 10, 2005
Take a look at my profile!
   — htoney

May 11, 2005
rhonda sadly some people are very misinformed about the band--hence the negative stories. i have been flamed numerous times while discussing the benefits of the band, by bypass people--don't quite understand it, but its a common theme. anyway, i have had great success with the band, love it, hope i have it forever. i don't deal with food obsessions anymore, just eat small amounts and lose weight--great huh? also i am one of the rare ones that have never thrown up--and i am 6 months out, so don't think that has to be a part of it. the surgery was a piece of cake, and i have no regrets. join some band groups, try searching yahoo groups as well. you will see great reports. good luck! jessica feel free to email me wtih questions!
   — jessicamegan

May 11, 2005
my name is Donald and i had the lap band on March 29,2004 and I have lost 151 pounds and i have no trouble at all if you need someone to talk to feel free to e mail me at [email protected] I can try to answer ant questions you might have. Hope to hear from you. If not good luck on you choice.
   — Donald W. K.

May 11, 2005
I just had the lap band surgery on May 9th (Monday). I had a positive experience and I expect that it will continue being that way. I am glad that soomeone told you about the lap band forums as I have read many positive stories there. Best of luck to you and email me with questions if you want. Linda Lemke
   — Lindy L.

May 13, 2005
Hi, I'm in the same boat as you. I had my first dr. visit on Monday. And I'm sure I want the lap band too. You hear all the stories and pictures of RNY surgery. I have been looking for pictures of anyone that had the lap band, and I haven't seen one. Please send me some info thanks.
   — Erica R.

May 15, 2005
Oh my goodness, I love my band! You can take a look at my page and you can see why. I am sorry to say it, but this site isn't very pro-lapband. Try looking at www.spotlighthealth.com Check out the lapband group there. Good luck in what ever you may choose. The lapband is an excellent tool. I have lost a total of 75 lbs in a little over a year. I just have 31 lbs to go. :)
   — saras