anyone have info on lap band results
on 6/16/13 12:00 am
I ran the half marathon last year. I'm the one on the right (Jennifer on race bib). I was given my life back thanks to the band!
Haven't seen you in a long time. How are you doing?
I feel great and have some much energy. Yes the Lap-Band does work, but you have to follow Protocol from your Doctor, and keep up with fills when you start getting hungry.
Protein, Vitamins, and Fluids are so important. I can not stress how important this is , each and every day.
Hope this helps,
Deborah
GETTING HEALTHY ONE POUND AT A TIME
Deborah Turrell
Obesity Help Support Group Leader/Obesity Help Life Coach
The best thing I can tell you is do lots and lots of research and know yourself and what you are willing to put into this because NO WLS is the cure, just a tool and I do have to agree with some of the bandbashers (having several family members with GB). LB is definitely slower and more work. But after 1-2 years my family members with GB stopped losing and have gained weight back and 2 years later I am still losing.
Highest 350 /surgery 315 /Current 194/Main Goal 199/Bonus 175
After a Port Flip right out of surgery
then a Hosing Leak and surgery for Port Replacement
Obstruction for 8 days - original surgeon abandoned his patients
Unfill/refill/ unfill/refill/ unfill/refill/ unfill/refill/ unfill/refill
Esophagus dilation
Third year I go to Weigh****chers and lose 62lbs
4th year, I'm a size 6/8
5th year esophagus dilation again. Complete unfill does not resolve this condition this time around. I'm fighting to maintain my weight like crazy. I am officially a size 10 . . . and some 12's
5.5 yrs - unfilled and waiting to be unbanded and converted to a Vertical Sleeve Imbrication/ Plication possibly Gastrectomy.
I love my band and would have another if I could. The thing is, it does not work for me anymore and never will. Unlike some others, I am thrilled that I chose the Band first. No regrets, it just doesn't last forever like some would preach.
I have never puked nor had a poor quality of life as some confess. I wasn't constantly stuck and embarrassed at outings. My life was and is very normal with the Band.
WLS is a very personal choice. Again if I knew I would have better luck with the new softer AP bands I would not hesitate being re-banded. My esophagus apparently hates the band period as I have never kept a tight band nor done any of the stuff people claim gives you a dilated esophagus..
Good Luck with whatever you chose.
It is good for you to hear all sides of the coin. Remember that not a single surgery that is offered is perfect. Not a single WLS or surgery for that matter guarantees you will have an easy complication free journey.
3/30/2005 Lap Band installed 12/20/2010 Lap Band REMOVED
6/6/2011 Vertical SLEEVE Gastrectomy
Try posting the same question for DS or RNY and see how many positive responses you get for those.
That should give you a clue as to what really works.
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I 
MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
Also, why is she suppose to offer all sides? The post topic is "anyone have info on lap band results". She posted the results she is familiar with concerning the lap band!
*Comment NOT typed in bold as to not offend u!*
Try posting the same question for DS or RNY and see how many positive responses you get for those.
That should give you a clue as to what really works.
See ya,400s, 90s,80s,70s, 60s, 50s, 40s, 30s, 20s, 10s 300s!!!!
