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Now that I have scheduled my surgery I am hearing many people say that the band does not result in long term weight loss. A "friend"'s doctor told her most band patients gain all of their weight back. Can someone share their experience with me.

Thank you Darlene for your words of encouragement. I will let you know how it goes!!

Hi Nicole, please tell me how you are feeling now and what foods you are eating. do you experience any nausea? I'm scheduled for the 5th of March and I am very nervous!!

After I heal from the surgery, will I be very limited on the foods I can eat. So far in reading the postings, many have problems with bread, bananas, nuts, apples, carbonated beverages.

godgiven, how are you doing now. Are you glad you had the surgery?

I'm scheduled for March 5th. I am very nervous. I start each day confident I am doing the right thing and end the day thinking I am not going! I'm 53, have a BMI of 35, high cholestrol and am uncomfortable with my appearance. I have tried every weight loss program and feel fortunate if I lose 5 lbs. I think my biggest concern is that I will always feel that I am afraid to eat or not be "normal." I am also struggling with the thought that I am taking the "easy" way out or that if I was more disciplined I could lose the weight! I'm driving myself crazy!!