Question:
Has anyon had the AGB procedure done...interested in success in maintain wt loss

Extremely interest in hearing testimonies pertaining to AGB procedure-(Adjustable Gastric Band) I'm aware of the VGB however, the two procedure differ I'm aware how but, unaware of the success rate of the AGB procedures. Seems like I can't find this info.---All info appreciated.--Deanna    — Deanna W. (posted on December 2, 2003)

December 1, 2003
Deanna, You'll probably find more info over on the Yahoo groups that pertain to Lap Band patients. One of them is called Bandsters - here's a link to a query over at Yahoo: http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=bandsters it'll give you several groups to choose from. Hope that helps! Blessings, dina
   — Dina McBride

December 1, 2003
Here's another link .. this one's for the Spotlight Health LapBand support site. There's lots of Bandsters on there at various stages of their journeys .. and lots of success stories. Hope to see you there! http://www.spotlighthealth.com/common/SG/topics.asp?m=1&sb2=1&sb=25
   — Jeanie

December 3, 2003
Hi Deanna, I don't have a lot of insight since I have only been banded 5 months but I can share my own experience so far. Some Drs will tell you that you will lose about 40% of your excess weight with the band based on the US studies. Howeve studies in Europe show this figure to be untrue and American band statistics are starting to catch up. I myself am only 9 lbs away from having lost 50% of my excess wt and it has been 5 months and I just had my second fill a few days ago so there is no reason for me to believe that I will not lose 100% of my excess wt and I will probably do it in about a years time.When I lose 100% I will have lost 150 lbs. Lisa F
   — Lisa F.