Question:
Lap Band Results - satisfied with results?
I'd like to hear from those folks who have had the Realize Lap Band Procedure and if they are happy with the results and satisfied that they chose the LP vs. Gastric Bypass. — vsmith080808 (posted on June 17, 2008)
June 17, 2008
I had Lap Band surgery on April 29 and have lost 35 pounds to date. It is
the best thing I've ever done for myself - - I feel GREAT! No problems
with it at all. I originally considered having the gastric bypass, but
could not come to grips with it. After attending a presentation on the Lap
Band by one of the surgeons from the Bariatric Center I go to, I knew that
was the tool I needed. I am able to eat almost all foods, have an
occassional glass of wine and still lose weight - - and I don't have to
worry about losing my hair, calcium deficiency, etc.
— Monte57
June 17, 2008
I had Lap Band 4-16-08 and I am down 30 pounds, but a lot of inches. I am
wearing clothes I haven't been able to wear in over two years. I and very
happy with my results and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I will
probably start losing more weight when I get my second fill 6-25-08. I
have more energy than I have had in years. I am exercising three days a
week (water aerobics) and just very satisfied with where I am. Good Luck!!
— dyates2948
June 17, 2008
I LOVE MY BAND!I was banded 3-15-07 and have lost 106 pounds.I was wearing
mens 2x or 3x tshirts now i wear small and some med.It is a tool,its
wonderful,no troubles with band,took me a little longer to get restriction
but i still lost and ate way less.Go for it!!!
— Sandy Hanson
June 17, 2008
Valerie,
There is a Yahoo group called [email protected] which is an online
support group for those who have had Lap Band surgery. It's very, very
informative and helpful - both for those considering Lap Band surgery and
those who have had it. Check it out!!
Barbara
— Barbara I.
June 17, 2008
HI, I had lap band surgery done on Aug, 7, 2006. I am almost 2 years out. I
have met my goal and I have no trouble maintaining at all. I am so glad I
did this for myself. I was suppose to get the bypass done and was even
taken into the operating room to have it done. They found polyps in my
stomach and would not do the surgery. They said it would not be a safe
thing to do. So they told me about the lap band. I am so glad that it
happened like it did. I have a friend who had gastric done and she never
met her goal before she started gaining some of her weight back. I hope
this helps you out. Like I said, I love my band!
— Babbles
June 18, 2008
I had lap band surgery 4/19/07. Have lost 85 lbs so far. I use a protein
supplement @ breakfast & take a multi-vitamin. My diabetes is in
remission, my joints don't ache all the time, I can get into the garden
& work for hours at a time. I have a small blog on sparkpeople.com that
lists my many NSV.
Donna, RN
— Donna O.
June 18, 2008
Hi. I am not banded YET and I also found a LOT 0f very helpful information
at Lanpband.com it has everything U could need or ask there. Good luck.
— chell1957
June 21, 2008
Hey Girl, I had lap band surgery one month ago and have NO regrets!!!!!! I
have lost 20 pounds and feel great :) I chose to give up sugar (sugarless
chocolate tastes the SAME), diet pop and alcohol are out forever too. You
will have to change the way you eat - no snacking, 3 meals a day, small
bites, no beverages with meals, etc... good luck. I went to Mexico and
had a great experience. Jen Wilkin
— wilkin
June 22, 2008
I had lapband on Oct 17th and have lost 60 pounds so far and would do it
again in a heartbeat! It is a slower process (than gastric) but it is not
as drastic. I liked the slow process because I could gradually get used to
not having certain foods. I now have perfect restriction and after 7
months, don't even think about food like I used to every single second of
the day. It is wonderful and a blessing, but remember - it is only a tool.
Hope that helps :)
— soonerjadeou
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