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I think I have made my decision. between lapband and bypass. I have decided lapband because bypass is so very dangerous and once its there its THERE to stay no matter what. I believe I will be able to lose over 200 pounds with lapband. I weigh 368. If I stick to it and eat and eexercise right, I think I willl be able to still lose that much. Dont you?
GOD BLESS YOU
congratulations on making this life-changing decision. As long as you realize that it is NOT magic, and that you will have to work an awful lot on the weightloss- it will help you. If you need support, have questions, or just want to share- we are all here for you!
So when will your weight loss journey begin? :)
Evelyn
So when will your weight loss journey begin? :)
Evelyn
Roll on weight loss!
Yes, you can do it. It may take longer than the RNY (or other surgeries), but if you have the Desire, Determination and Dedication, your chances of achieving your goal are very good.
Lisa
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Reinhold Niebuhr
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Reinhold Niebuhr
looking4hope
on 7/1/11 11:52 pm
on 7/1/11 11:52 pm
Good for you! We will be here to help each other along the way.
Highest 317 6/1 start pre-op diet312 6/15 2 days before surgery303 6/22 5 days post-op296 6/28 11 days post-op 290 7/5 18 days post-op 288 8/19 10 weeks post-op 278 9/10 274 11/6 268 2/18 257 3/26 249 5/14 237
While I know that it is possible to lose 200+ pounds with the band, the ODDS of that happening are very low.
If I were you, I would attend some local WLS groups, and try to find some folks who were close to your starting BMI and question them about their choice of surgery, life after WLS, etc.
Do you have the option of VSG? If not, can you appeal that decision?
I love my band, and it has been a good fit for me ---- but if I had it to do over again, I probably would have gone for the VSG instead of the band ---- typically faster and more consistent weight loss.
If I were you, I would attend some local WLS groups, and try to find some folks who were close to your starting BMI and question them about their choice of surgery, life after WLS, etc.
Do you have the option of VSG? If not, can you appeal that decision?
I love my band, and it has been a good fit for me ---- but if I had it to do over again, I probably would have gone for the VSG instead of the band ---- typically faster and more consistent weight loss.
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