VBG REVISION TO LAPBAND - NEAR GOAL!!
Well I had a VBG 20 yrs. ago back when it was done in a manner that most of us experienced staple line disruption through no fault of our own resulting in weight regain over the years. I had gone from 260 down to 113 lbs for the first several years.
This time round I had the Lapband April /06 and in 18 months have gone from 250 down to 132 with only 7 more pounds to goal and with no malabsorption. I feel wonderful now!
It takes patience and perseverence to get to the right fill level (restriction) but worth every bit of the $16000 it cost me. If you get banded it is most important to get an experienced knowledgeable band surgeon with a great staff for surgery and aftercare. Also important to belong to band websites and forums and if you can in person support groups. I love my band!
That's awesome Donna!
Congratulations!! :)
Lap-Band June 14, 2001. Dr. Rumbaut, Monterrey, Mexico.
Lap-Band removed after 7 years and converted to Sleeve Gastrectomy on July 7, 2008 by Dr. Roslin. I've had three happy healthy Lap-Band babies.... and one VSG baby. 5 years out from revision to VSG. Gained 55 pounds in past 5 months, now considering DS. :(
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