Question:
Anyone lost 300 lbs w/ Lap Band?

Have people been successful losing 300 lbs w/ the Lap Band? Do most people need revisions???    — Julie F. (posted on July 21, 2002)

July 22, 2002
I had the rny but the recent studies are saying that purely restrictive surgeries (lap band/VBG) are better for those who have less to lose and restrictive/malabsorptive surgeries (like RNY and BPD/DS) are better for those who have more to lose or who tend to eat sweets. There is a high revision rate for lap bands now, but apparently it is more due to the inexperience of the surgeons than to the equipment/surgery itself. It would probably be a good option if you A) Are a lightweight B) Are not a sweets eater and C) Can find an experienced surgeon whose revision rate has gone down in recent surgeries.
   — ctyst

May 15, 2003
It have lost 200lbs in two years.
   — Patricia H.