Lap band surgery?

Question

I am very depressed about my weight. I have tried weight watchers and food journals, diet meals.  I weigh 245 lbs and am 38bmi. I used to be a collegiate athlete.  I'm so discouraged all the time. I tried to be inspired to hike and went to buy boots... The salesperson said my feet were too wide to fit. I felt so sad.  I have considered getting lap band surgery to sort of jump start a new lifestyle. Has anyone had experience w/ this?

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I personally have not but my sister in law weighed around the same as you if not more and she lost weight pretty quickly. If you do get it I recommend sticking with a healthy diet in addition. My sister in law did not follow through and it appears that she is starting to gain weight gain. Best of luck:)

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The beginning of this year I weighed 260. That is the heaviest I have ever been. Last year I was very depressed and embarrased about my weight  gain. Since I transferred to the university, I gained 80 pounds. I felt like a failure because I had previously lost weight from exercising and eating lots of fruits and veggies. But not that I gained it all back plus some weight I just feel terrible. But when I look in the mirror, I see a beautiful young lady. Yes I understand I need to shed some weight, but I realize that is not going to happen if I  keep shooting myself down and letting other people comments get to me. I've lost 10 pounds so far from just walking. Now I'm adding Zumba into my routine because I love dancing and it makes me feel sexy 💃😁

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You may be better of with vertical sleeve gastrectomy. The lap band is only half as effective and can have a LOT of complications. I've been lucky but also still struggle with my weight.

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I got the lap-ban, 5 years ago. I lost about 50lbs and they have stayed off. Its been a struggle too many complications and multiple surgeries. I've always done everything correctly. If could choose again I would get the sleeve.

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