would you do it over again?

[Noname]

i am considering lap band- if you could go back in time- esp the folks that have had theirs for a while... would u do it again? Any parts that u regret?

[Dolittle]

i am considering lap band- if you could go back in time- esp the folks that have had theirs for a while... would u do it again? Any parts that u regret?

I looked into lapbanding 5 years ago, I got cold feet back then, right at the last minute I chickened out. But I was banded by the OCC clinic in March 1st 2007 and I've kicked myself in the butt for not doing it 5 years ago. But its better late than never. Went down 20 lbs in the pre diet (started Jan 1st) and 50 lbs since being banded ( March 1st) for a total of 70 lbs. Just go for it and never look back.

[Kari]

I looked into lapbanding 5 years ago, I got cold feet back then, right at the last minute I chickened out. But I was banded by the OCC clinic in March 1st 2007 and I've kicked myself in the butt for not doing it 5 years ago. But its better late than never. Went down 20 lbs in the pre diet (started Jan 1st) and 50 lbs since being banded ( March 1st) for a total of 70 lbs. Just go for it and never look back.

WOULD I DO THIS AGAIN???

IN A HEARTBEAT

wOULD I DO IT AGAIN IN MEXICO??

IN A HEARTBEAT

[Sue C Q]

i am considering lap band- if you could go back in time- esp the folks that have had theirs for a while... would u do it again? Any parts that u regret?

I'm going to have to say "DITTO" to your responses you have rec'd...I was banded Aug 20th, 2007 ... I had my first fill done at Dr. Ortiz's office this past Saturday....Dr. Ortiz's office is sparkling clean, the equipment is state of the art and I don't think I would have gotten such great care if I had done this surgery in the U.S. , sad to say but it is the truth. I am so glad that I did this and would do it again in a heartbeat. Good Luck. =D>

[kym828]

i too would do it all over again in a heart beat! i love my band, i loved the experience and i love that i finally feel like a normal size person instead of the nice fun loving fat girl!!

[Bandiva]

I would do it again without hesitation. And although money was a deciding factor in going to Dr. Ortiz, if I won the lottery tomorrow I would still go to him. The service and level of care I recieved there far exceeds anything I have ever experienced.

[FurEllie]

Yes, yes, a thousand times YES!

Even though I've only lost 30 pounds since March, that's 30 more pounds than I would have lost w/o the surgery. And TBH, at the rate I was going, I probably would have gained 10-20 more by now!

[Noname]

thanks guys!

[Sassy]

Wow! What exciting responses. Thanks to all of you who offer so much encouragement to us Newbies. =D>

[Guest cyndir]

Sassy,

I am only banded three and a half weeks but know hundreds who have been banded in Mexico and a few in the US and know of no one who regrets it. I know several who did bypass and most regret it. Go for it. Remember it is just a tool for you to use as you wish and you are in control of how it works for you. Good luck! Cyndi

[Suzie]

WOULD I DO THIS AGAIN???

IN A HEARTBEAT

wOULD I DO IT AGAIN IN MEXICO??

IN A HEARTBEAT

Would I do it again? He__ l YES!!!!! Only regret is why in the world did I not do this when I first heard of it.

[Suzie]

I'm going to have to say "DITTO" to your responses you have rec'd...I was banded Aug 20th, 2007 ... I had my first fill done at Dr. Ortiz's office this past Saturday....Dr. Ortiz's office is sparkling clean, the equipment is state of the art and I don't think I would have gotten such great care if I had done this surgery in the U.S. , sad to say but it is the truth. I am so glad that I did this and would do it again in a heartbeat. Good Luck. =D>

SueQ, I had great care in the US. Wonderful people and so much compassion.