Does anyone have any experience with the Lap-Band? I will be having my surgery in a couple weeks. I am a little nervous. Just wanted to know if anyone else has any experience or advice on it that they can share.
Thanks!
I had my surgery on 7/11. Everything went well. I am healing nicely and trying to take it easy. The liquid diet is not a problem like I thought it would be since I have no appetite at all. I am doing good and staying optimistic about the results.
Hi K.,
I work at Weight Watchers. I've been told of a few members that have had lap-band surgery and it is working well for them. However, they chose to join Weight Watchers in addition to their surgery, because they also need to learn good eating habits. You may wish to speak to your doctor about Weight Watchers and adopting a healthy lifestyle. I wish you the best.
L.
Hi K. - I have not had it done either. But I did meet a woman at a church function who had it done and she was thrilled with her results. I had a friend who had the G/B and she had complications as much as a year or two years later (including additional hospital stays). Her advice is to follow the post op instructions, take your vitamins, exercise, don't eat those high fat foods that cause you to 'dump' etc. Another friend of a friend had the lap band, I don't know her too well, but when I saw her I hardly recognized her and she seems really happy with her decision.
I myself had always said NEVER, NEVER would I do this, but lately I am getting so frustrated with my weight that it is very tempting to look into it. I wonder if insurance would cover the costs for me?
Best of luck to you, you will be in my prayers.
W.
I have not had this done but I did look into it. I did hear it is better the the gastric-bypass. Good luck, you will be in my prayers.
I don't know anyone who has had it done, but if you'd give us a follow up after your surgery I'd love to hear it!
Good Luck!
hi, yes i had lapband surdery this past new years eve.
C.
