Dr C.. Question/lapband for maintance

Hello Dr. C I have lost 55 pounds since 1-7........ I workout 6 days a week (between 1-2 hrs) and eat 1200 calories or less daily...... I have lost over 100 lbs before and regain it back. My bmi is 39.9 currently. My question is that do you have any patients that use the band for maintance....... I do not want to regain my weight back this time. Thanks so much for your impute....... Phyllis...........

Well you can look at it either way, if your BMI is still in the 30's then you may still have some more to lose, and the band can assist you with that. For people who are able to be reasonably disciplined (which it sounds like your are) the band is a phenomenal tool! Good luck, Dr. C The Deaconess Surgical Weight Loss Center Cincinnati, Ohio (513) 559-2545

THANKYOU DR CURRY......... YES I HAVE ABOUT 60 to 70 lbs more to loose to goal..........

Phyllis, I haven't been banded yet but have been studying this board for the past year. From what I gather is that many people love the band because it can continue to be filled and unfilled for years. Some people get an unfill after they reach goal and if they begin to gain, they just have it filled again. Of course it's going to cost you for the fills and there is a limit to how much a band can hold. Sounds like you're doing great!

THANKYOU SO MUCH, I HAVEN'T BEEN BANDED YET EITHER, I HAVE BEEN APPROVED......SBC UNITED HEALTH CARE BACK IN JAN........05. I HAVE JUST BEEN DOING MY OWN WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM AND LOST 55 POUNDS ON MY OWN..... I AM CONSIDERING THE BAND FOR MAINTANCE...... AND I STILL HAVE 60 MORE TO LOSE ALSO.......(TO MY GOAL) I JUST DO NOT WANT TO REGAIN IT BACK...... AGAIN, THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT !!!!!! Phyllis............

FYI: The band like any other weight loss surgery should be considered permnant. If any of them are reversed you will gain the weight back. Congratulations on the stupendous weight loss. Sincerely, Dr. Selwyn

Thankyou Dr. Selwyn........ I am looking for a permanant solution........ I don't want to regain it back this time. Phyllis.........