Lapband Surgery - How much weight do you lose

mamacat208
on 7/16/08 11:37 pm - SC
I attended Dr. Rowitz seminar on Lap Band surgery yesterday.  I was impressed with his program and will wait for an appointment.  I am wondering  how much  weight lost to expect.  One of the ladies attending decided she wanted the Gastric By-Pass because the weight loss with lapband was not as fast.

Any comments will be appreciated.

sierra62
on 7/17/08 10:30 am - SC
Hi Mama, I've lost all of my weight and now have a normal BMI.  That's about 80 pounds.  I wasn't concerned about losing weight fast.  The time will pass anyhow.  Losing more slowly allows your skin to shrink and makes the need for plastic surgery less likely.  It was important to me to be able to change my decision if it didn't work out.  I was concerned about the malabsorption associated with RNY also.  I think it's great that there are many options available because WLS isn't a one size fits all decision.  You might want to visit the Lap Band Board and ask lots of questions.  People there are very nice and friendly.  Good luck on your weight loss journey!
BMI36.2/ 24.4  /24.4
Surgery/Current/Goal
267           180    180
 Size 12!  At Goal!   Life is Good!
Megan M.
on 7/18/08 6:51 am - Cordova, SC
I had Lap-Band surgery on April 10,2008 and have lost 34 lbs. since then. And gone from a size 20 to 16. I like the fact that I dont lose weight fast b/c it gives my body a chance to catch up w/ what is going on. They say that you should lose 1-2lbs/week. According to my weight loss I have been loosing 2.43 lbs/week. Im happy w/ that. Like the poster above said, there is no WLS that is One Size Fits All. Do your research and learn as much as you possible can before you make a final decision. Hope this helps. If you have any questions feel free to send me a PM.

Highest-212 Surg Weight -206.4 Current- 169 Surgeons Goal-150 Goal- 125

Pre-baby weight 148 Delivery weight 177 Current weight 169
 

Cari H.
on 7/21/08 5:11 am - greenville, SC

I WAS BANDED  EARLY 07.  I AM DOWN 100 LBS AND 25 TO GOAL.   EVERYONE LOSES DIFFRENTLY.  I LOVE M BAND

CARI

DISCLAIMER:  DYSLEXIA = ALL CAPS TELL ME AGAIN I HAVE A LAUGH OR CRAP BAND BUT I HAVE STILL LOST JUST AS MUCH AS YOU, SO KISS MY CHOKE CHAIN!!!!!!!Banded march 07 Bonified BANDit for life Start 286-Now 173-Goal 150                            Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

onmyway123
on 7/28/08 11:10 pm, edited 7/28/08 11:10 pm - SC
I was banded with the Realize band on 06-03-08 and have lost 39 lbs. I am happy with a steady weight loss and love my band! I've gone from a size 26/28W to an 18W in that time. Yes, you do lose slower than with RNY but I think that may be a good thing as it allows your skin to conform better during the loss process and hopefully not have as much saggy skin. I also liked that there is no dumping syndrome.
Lisarenae73
on 7/31/08 4:37 am
Size 18? How about you bringing me the size 20's that you have just got out of.
 I'll trade you .....
Thanks for setting me up with this site.
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