Question:
I am considering lap band surgery are there any out there who have had it ? how bad i

   — Sadona M. (posted on January 24, 2005)

January 24, 2005
you might want to join the lapband message board and post there click on communities on the banner then lapband under surgery type
   — star .

January 24, 2005
I had the lap band surgery on March 29, 2004 and I have lost 110 pounds. If u need anyone to talk to email me at [email protected] I'll be happy to help you or to answer any question.
   — Donald W. K.

January 25, 2005
Hi Sadona, Please look at this website www.gr-ds.com and look at comparison surgery types. Lyric
   — Lyric

January 25, 2005
How bad is it? Not at all. It's wonderful! It is a lot of work, beginning almost immediately post-op, but the results are well worth it. I second Helen's suggestion of joining the LapBand board if you haven't already. There's a wealth of knowledge there.
   — Jeanie

January 25, 2005
I was banded at the end of November. I had a REALLY BAD recovery experiance. It's a long story; the moral of it, make sure you have a competent surgeon. Now for the good news...I would do it again in a heartbeat. I chose Lap Band because quite frankly I didn't like all the restrictions that RNY had and quite honestly, Lap Band Surgery is so much safer then the alternatives. I can still eat everything as before with a few minor adjustments. 1) No more soda...ever. 2) No drinking with my meals...unless I'm choking. 3) I eat about 1/2 to 1 cup of food per meal and then I am very full. I have been loosing weight slowly but surely and I am happy with the results. Good luck in your journey.
   — Baby Blues