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02-20-2007, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ILL.
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|  Questions on lap band
Wanted to know if anyone has had lap band surgery with befor and after pictures just looking for info | 
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02-20-2007, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,809
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
5' 5"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index51.5810650888 BMI Start:
27.7872189349 BMI Current:
26.4560946746 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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sorry i am a gastric bypass patient.....
I originally started out my journey looking
into the banding but the bypass seemed
the better option for me at the size i was.
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02-20-2007, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 23,801
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ChyppyGirl/Hanadi had lap band first, which didn't work for her, so she had GBS. PM her and ask about her experience.
I don't think there are any active lap banders yet on this board. Just about all of the regular posters so far are GBS post ops, as by far, this is the most popular type of weight loss surgery.
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02-20-2007, 01:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,809
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
5' 5"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index51.5810650888 BMI Start:
27.7872189349 BMI Current:
26.4560946746 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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but i will add my surgeon does equal amount of banding patients as
bypass and there doing very well in their weight loss dreams as well.
the support meetings start out together then we split into groups bypass and banders.
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02-20-2007, 01:41 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC ~ Love it!!!
Posts: 3,008
Weight Statistics 4/19/06 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
333 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
158 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.4474474474 % % Lost:
someday... Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.6269463668 BMI Start:
26.6057525952 BMI Current:
25.8455882353 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
|  Hey Peachez...
My Best Friend just had LB November 20th....she only had 60#'s to loose...and paid out of pocket $13K to have it, b/c she wasn't covered w/ insurance. She is in the early stages...but she's lost 20 of the 60#'s and is a bit frustrated...but I believe this will work for her...IF she will work for IT! I have 5 or 6 friends that Lap Band has been very successful for...and they look and feel great. The one thing is all of them only lost about 50 - 75#'s and then came to a halt. Some only had 50 - 90#'s to loose...so it was good b/c they got very close to their goal. Things went sooo well for them, that LapBand was what I originally intended to have. It wasn't a good match for me b/c I had over 180#'s and the avg. weight lost with LB is about 60%....of excess. (According to my doctor) If you need another person to talk to that had a success with LB...let me know, and I will contact my BF Kathryn...I'm sure she'd love to talk to you.  | |
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04-20-2007, 11:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas
Posts: 16
Weight Statistics May 9, 2006 Start Date:
May 9, 2006 Surgery Date:
Height:
334 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
159 lb Weight Loss:
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47.6047904192 % % Lost:
May 9, 2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index49 BMI Start:
25 BMI Current:
26 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodAdjustable Gastric Band
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No one has posted to this thread for a while, but thought I would chime in. I have had a great experience with my band and would be happy to answer any lap band questions anyone might have 
__________________ Banded May, 9, 2006 by Dr. Cribbins. Start weight:334 Reached goal of 180 on 02/19/2007 Currently maintaining between 175 & 180  | |
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06-30-2007, 11:58 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 8
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ahhh, yes I have been asking this question and researching all options. I came across medimexicooptions.com and they ONLY do banding and seem to think bypass is 'old'
I love all the pics on the site, very inspirational. There are next to no pics of me anywhere and I hate getting my picture taken. period. I admire those who have succeded not only loosing weight but the whole journey. surgery even scares me.always arisk. I cannot seem to loose weight though no matter what I do. makes me feel like an idiot. I will go to mexico though, they also do teeth veneers and hair removal, boy not to have to shave and my teeth are all chipped and cracking.
get hold of these people and they can answer questions. I like to hear, though, from people who fight the fight and understand the struggle.
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07-14-2008, 08:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alaska
Posts: 7
Weight Statistics May 21st, 2008 Start Date:
November of 2006 Surgery Date:
6' 2"
Height:
265 lb Start Weight:
235 lb Current Weight:
220 lb Goal Weight:
30 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
11.320754717 % % Lost:
August 21st 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index34.0202702703 BMI Start:
30.1689189189 BMI Current:
28.2432432432 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodControlled Eating & Exercise
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I have a post titled " weight loss surgery nearly killed me" that gives a very brief synopsis of my personal story involving my gastric band. I know that I am in the minority on this site for the people having bad experiences but I feel it is good for you (and everyone) to fully understand the risks. My personal opinion, due to my experience, has left me feeling like surgery is not a good option for everyone. I read recently that over 40% of all WLS have some form of complications. I understand COMPLETELY that feeling of "no other options" as I was at that point myself. It was only after my surgery had to be reversed that I finally figured out how to maintain a healthy lifestyle one day and, indeed, one meal at a time.
Feel free to PMB me if you would like some more specifics on how I feel your goals can be accomplished surgery free.
Good Luck!!!!! : ))
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01-07-2009, 08:06 PM
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#9 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1
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|  lap band
had lapband surgery 6/30/09 -would be happy to answer any questions Quote:
Originally Posted by twinmzpeachez  Wanted to know if anyone has had lap band surgery with befor and after pictures just looking for info | | |
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06-26-2009, 06:19 PM
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#10 (permalink)
| | Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan
Posts: 3
Weight Statistics February 15, 2008 Start Date:
February 21st, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
252 lb Start Weight:
155 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
97 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.4920634921 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index46.0863683663 BMI Start:
28.3467741935 BMI Current:
27.4323621228 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodAdjustable Gastric Band
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Originally Posted by twinmzpeachez Wanted to know if anyone has had lap band surgery with befor and after pictures just looking for info | Hello, I'm new here (but not new to WLS!) I just found this forum through the Weight Loss Surgery Channel. I've had a very positive and successful Lap-Band weight loss journey. I'm about one year and four months after surgery now. If you have questions, I'd be happy to help! I posted a few before/after pictures of myself in my signature. I wish I had more pictures of myself pre-op - but I really hated the camera then, lol.
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