OHsheila

I attended a meeting to consider the lap band and the risks scared me. I would like to hear both negative and positive results from everyone and I hope there is more positive replies. I am actually afraid of dying during the surgery. I worry about my high blood pressure and my family's heart history. What about the chance of nicking the liver or spleen? Will I feel better after my consultation with a doctor? Are you awake during the surgery? I want to feel better and diets are not working for me. I am always out of breath, my back and knees hurt, I am tired all the time and I have never weighed this much in my life! I am only 5'6" and my weight is at 280. I have got to do something! Thanks for your input!