Question:
Anyone had success with lap band surgery with a BMI over 50?
I am considering WLS and have done nine months of research on lap band as that is the surgery I believe would fit my lifestyle the best. After my appointment today my Dr. informed me that he strongly suggests I do the bypass because of my bmi. I am curious to see what others results have been. — harmonysplace (posted on August 20, 2009)
August 20, 2009
The lap band is a very slow weight loss and a lot of excercise. I have a
chart that you will find helpful. If you go to www.lapsf.com on the left
side blue box click "Weight Loss & Revisional Surgeries" then
click "Intro-What Are My Options" Scroll down to where you see
the picture of a stomach. Click here to view the "Surgery Comparison
Chart". Print this email so you can follow my directions. This chart
is great. It shows you all of the surgeries, etc. Hope this helps.
— Kristy
August 20, 2009
Hi Jodi, I had RNY...choice that was correct for me..made with my DR &
I together. It worked very well..lost 130lbs so far. On the other hand I
have seen to people that I have followed with them having Lap band..the
first did extremly well losing close to 200 lbs and is keeping it of very
well. On the other hand the second lost only a small amount of
weight...30lbs. One worked at her goal and used her TOOL well..the other
didnt work at it and did not use her tool. You have to truly sit your self
down and be HONEST with yourself as to how well YOU will follow the need
for protein, drinking,and eating when and what you need to. Then there is
the excerise.. Each of us knows what we will follow and IF you are able to
choose which surg. then weigh everything with your DR's help and make your
choice work for YOU! I wish you the best in YOUR choice.
— tootsie52
August 20, 2009
I am 1 week post lap band surgery and my BMI is 52. I have 125 pounds to
lose. I went to my first information session and Dr consultation with my
mind already made up to have lap band surgery. Both the Dr & the
psycologist supported my decision. I'll keep you posted on how I'm doing.
So far I've been doing very well. It has only been one week but I've had no
problems and feel great.
— Leslie C.
August 20, 2009
I have lost 77 lbs in 9 months with the Relize band. I don't do a lot of
exercise but I do walk. Getting the band was the best thing for me.
— pennlynn24
August 21, 2009
You may want to consider Vertical Sleeve. I originally wanted the band and
my doctors told me about the VSG and how it is a great alternative and has
the least amount of complications. I had mine 5 months ago and have lost 75
lbs. I agree with the previous poster that you need to check all of your
options. I hope you have great success.
— Lisa von Wallmenich
August 21, 2009
I, too, had the sleeve 5 1/2 months ago, with a bmi of 55. I'm down 109
now. It is restrictive, but not mal-absorbtive. You don't have to keep
going in for fills. The part of the stomach that is left in place is much
more resistant to stretching than a pouch. I can (now) swallow pills.
It's a great deal. Check it out! (But a word of warning: do not go into
this thinking it is a magic bullet. I have to keep my carbs below about
20-25 to keep loosing. I am working with my pastor on addictive behavior
to change what got me here in the first place. Eventually, I'm going to
have to start REAL exercise.) God bless you on your journey.
— jtoothman
August 21, 2009
You know for me, I chose not to do the band because I have more than 80 lbs
to lose and I need something that will work for me even if I fall off. I
looked at the band as being another Jenny Craig type diet which I worked
really hard at for over 8 months and only lost 5 lbs! I am sure that there
are many successful banders out there but I am being honest with myself and
I do not want to come back in a year saying I need another surgery! If I
need to lose 80 or less lbs I would have chose the band, 200 or more DS,
but I am confident in the RNY because I now have type 2 diabetes and this
is what I am trying to reverse! Good luck with your decision and make sure
whatever it is you chose, IT'S your decision!!
— Papoose79
August 21, 2009
I too had my mind set on getting the band, I didnt really look at other
options too much because that is how much I thought I knew what I wanted.
Until meeting my amazing surgeon, my bmi was over 50 and although he would
have done what I wanted he strongly recommended RNY or the sleeve. I
trusted him so much that I went home and researched all my options and by
the end of the night I knew my answer. I had my RNY 7 months ago and have
lost over 100lbs. Im so happy I looked at my options!! Good luck!!
— hope78
August 21, 2009
I honestly know of some people who have the band, and they haven't lost
anything, they are opting to have the RNY now. I myself thought of the band
until you are not restricted from eating anything that is high in fat,those
foods are my weekness. Even though I have a BMI of 41, I think that RNY is
my best solution to lose the weight and teach me to eat the right foods.If
you have a sweet tooth or like high fat foods I strongly suggest RNY, just
because you will be restricted from the foods that do cause weight gain.
— psjim2007
August 21, 2009
hi my is sandy i had the lap band surgery in january 2009 and i have been
doing good since i lost 50 lbs before surgery since surgery i lost 74 lbs a
total of 124 lbs
good luck with your surgery you are making a good move with your life .
— sandy fairweather
August 22, 2009
I had the VG. I read Lap Bands can "slip" and cause bowel
obstructions. Thats surgery to have the band removed..and the idea of a
foreign body inside of me.. no thank you. The idea of going in for fills
didn't appeal to me. Who has time for that? There are many people in my
support group thou who love their band. They have lost alot of weight
meaning 100 to 150lbs. If you decide to do it aren't happen you can always
have it removed.
— gay56-
August 23, 2009
I got my lap band on April 1st 2009. I have only lost 30 lbs in 5 months,
but because is is the least evasive surgery it was the right decision for
me even with slow weight loss. The fills take 5 minutes, once a month
until you get to you ideal fill. It is no different than seeing your
doctor, and does not hurt. I had my surgery and was back to work in 3
days. Have had no problems, just wish I'd loose faster, but everyone I
have talked to says give it time. My BMI was 51. Good luck with what ever
you decide.
— Cjames3259
August 24, 2009
I weighted 303 when I had my lap-band. I have lost 118 lbs so far. It was
the least invasive and best solution for me. I even chose to not use a Dr.
thatisnsisted anone having over 100 lbs to loose he would never do the band
(to closed minded for me). I am a bulk eater, I still egt the full feeling
I need with much less food. If I had been a high sugar/carb eater I might
have considered a by-pass instead
— Donna O.
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