Question:
Would like to have more info on this type surgery.

I understand that this type surgery is quite new and effective, and that it can easily be adjusted for more weight loss. Has anyone out there had it?    — Alyce K. (posted on June 19, 1999)

June 20, 1999
When I was researching different types of surgeries in Sept, 1998 the laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding was an investigational procedure which had not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the United States.
   — dboat

June 25, 1999
Hi I just had this op. in Monterrey Mexico with a very well qualified surgeon who has done over 200 of these ops here is some web sites to look into this type of procedure. www.gastricband.com www.obesitylapbandsurgery.com and [email protected] also http://members.home.net/bandsters/login.htm or http://members.home.com/adjband/main.htm hope this helps Patty [email protected]
   — Patty R.

March 16, 2000
First of all, I'd second Patty's resources. Getting in touch with the Bandsters group and reading their rsearch is a great place to start. The band is a great option for those of us who dislike the idea of cutting/stapling of the stomach or don't want malabsorptive techniques. I had my band install in early December and have lost 24 pounds. That may seem slow when looking at RNY or DS rates, but it's a slow and steady loss and it's been shamefully easy. I expect to reach my goal of 100-110 pounds off by December of this year. I honestly believe that this procedure will replace VBG as the standard for restrictive WLS within the next two years. If you want to chat more about the band, get in touch with me privately of come on over to the bandsters list.
   — Layla R.

March 16, 2000
FYI - The article I just posted under surgery types states that this procedure results in about a 50% loss of excess weight.
   — Kim H.