Love my Lap-Band!!!

Heather, Congrats girl. Very excting. Don't you love it when a plans goes the way it's supposed to.  You look great. Wanda

Hi Heather.  Congratulations!  I am exploring my options for surgery right now, and have a consult with Dr. Lidor on Monday July 23.  I was wondering if you could tell me what made you chose Lap Band over the other options?  I am leaning towards Lap Band myself.  Thanks.

I chose the band over RNY because it is less invasive, has less risk, completely reversible, no malabsorption, and because I am not a sweet eater.  Studies have shown that at 3 years out both RNY and LapBand patients experience the same amount of weight loss.  With LapBand I do not have to have frequent blood work nor do I need any kind of vitamin shots.  I do not have a demanding protein requirement and I do not have to count sugar grams.  I do go in for fill adjustments but they aren't frequent and I only need them when I am not losing or I have increased food consumption.  LOVE my band!!!

You've answered one of the most important questions I had, whether lap band patients were as successful as RNY patients.  Thanks. 

Congrats to you!!