New WLS
The one thing the surgeon said that gave me pause was that a patient could expect to lose 25% of his/her excess body weight, possibly more. That would not have been satisfactory for me. I wanted to lose as much as I possibly could. I lost 25% of my excess weight getting ready for surgery. What was not mentioned was how the device works for maintenance, which as we all know is the real big deal.
RNY on 08/21/12
When the device was approved by the FDA, their studies showed that average excess weight lost was only 10%, and they were recommending it only be used for 6 months. No thanks.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.