SC Obesity Center Lexington SC-Lap Banders

Hi, Just would like to chat with folks who have had lap-band surgery ar Lexington Med Center. I am doing great but would love to compare notes, especially with patients of DR. Strickland. STBEAR

I am a patient of Dr. Strickland's and am a little over a year out now and 112 pounds down. Just give me a shout.

Carolyn

WOW!!, You have done great. 112 pound loss in a year with a lap-band is very impressive. If I may ask, how many fills did you have before you began losing the majority of your weight?

I'm not a bander but I'm a Dr. Strickland patient. I personally love him he was awesome. Just wanted to share.

Hi, STBEAR - I had lap band surgery with Dr. Givens in Oct of 2007 - started out great - lost about 30 pounds in 3 months - then the band slipped and caused an obstruction.  Now looking into RNY conversion as I have regained about 14 pounds since January.  I would like to talk to other SC Obesity patients too - RNY surgery risks scare me big time......

HI
I have surgery scheduled August 28 with Dr Strickland.  I have to decide between being Banded or Sleeved.  Right now  the band is winninng based on the sleeve being more than twice as much as the band.

Good luck, I am no expert but have learned a lot going through this. I will be glad to lend an ear. STB   

I am a patient of Dr. Sticklands and waiting for approval from my insurance company for lap band surgey