LOOKING FOR INFO ON NEW BANDED PEOPLE

[PATTY]

HELLO,

I'm Patty I have been thinking about getting the bands, but I'm kinda scared. I would love to talk to someone who is willing to tell me the up and downs please.

thanks

[wishiebabe]

Hi Patty! I just got the band on Monday. There is NOTHING to worry about. If you want to talk more, Id love to. My email is wishiebabe@yahoo.com

[Chelley]

HELLO,

I'm Patty I have been thinking about getting the bands, but I'm kinda scared. I would love to talk to someone who is willing to tell me the up and downs please.

thanks

Patty - I've posted my detailed experience under "Newly Banded" heading "Banded April 2006". I'd be glad to answer any questions you have. Chelley

[Guest marys]

hi patty - i had the band put in nov 05 and i'm also happy to share my experience. my email is thefacilitator@hotmail.com and if you write we can exchange phone numbers, etc. i do admit it is a big step in many ways but one i am pleased with. good luck/take care, maryb

[Lisa]

Patty,

Good luck!!! It was a difficult decision to be banded, but now I just feel blessed!

I can highly recommend that you contact "marys." She talked to me online and on the telephone. Mary helped me to stay calm, learn from her experience, and to be realistic as to what to expect. (Thanks, Mary...you've been a great support to me!)

Lisa

hi patty - i had the band put in nov 05 and i'm also happy to share my experience. my email is theIfacilitator@hotmail.com and if you write we can exchange phone numbers, etc. i do admit it is a big step in many ways but one i am pleased with. good luck/take care, maryb

[NotAsPleased]

definitely find out the downs to the lapband as well as the ups, such as you may only loose up to 50% of your excess weight, which means if you are 100 lbs overweight, you may only loose 50 of those pounds and still be obese.

[LoriBecky]

The 50% statistic is the same as gastric bypass. It is considered a success if you lose and keep off at least 50% of your excess weight. That doesn't mean you can't or won't lose more than that. Its up to you. The band is just a tool, you have to do the work, learn new habits and make healthy choices.