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02-13-2008, 10:57 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 3
Weight Statistics 04-25-2006 Start Date:
not sure yet!!! Surgery Date:
Height: 420 lb Start Weight:
365 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
55 lb Weight Loss:
195 lb Lb Left to Lose:
13.0952380952 % % Lost:
|  Lap Band? Hey, I had my consult last night, and Im still undecided between the bypass and the band! Does anyone here have the band? I know so many people that have the bypass but only a couple who have the band. Unfortunately, I dont know them well enough to pepper them with questions!! LOL  So, if anyone on here has had it can you let me know how you like it....your pros and cons and such! Thank you so much!!!
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02-13-2008, 11:23 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 2,658
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 339 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
147 lb Weight Loss:
32 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.3628318584 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
30.9862258953 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | i do not have the band, but was actually leaning towards it in the beginning, but decided it was not the right decision for me, i did alot of research and disussed it with my surgeon and am so happy about my decision, i know there are a couple ppl on here that can give you more info, i think a couple of them had the band first and then went with the bypass, either way it is your decision and noone can make it for you, good luck in whatever it is you choose!!
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02-13-2008, 12:05 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 822
Weight Statistics 1/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 330 lb Start Weight:
270 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
60 lb Weight Loss:
70 lb Lb Left to Lose:
18.1818181818 % % Lost:
about one year Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.3448979592 BMI Start:
38.7367346939 BMI Current:
28.693877551 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I think most people start out thinking about the lap band. But as you start to do research and talk to Doctors you realize that surgery (bypass) would be the better answer for long term. My Doctor said most all of his lap band patients have a higher failure rate, by either not following up with band adjustments, or by sabatoging themselves by eating high calorie stuff that slides right through. It's a hard decision because bypass surgery is more invasive and long term life changing. Only you know what kind of willpower you have and wether it's a matter of curbing your hunger (lap band) or changing your eating habits entirely (bypass). Good luck to you!
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02-13-2008, 12:55 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Watertown, NY
Posts: 123
Weight Statistics 5/07 Start Date:
8/1/07 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 225 lb Start Weight:
146 lb Current Weight:
132 lb Goal Weight:
79 lb Weight Loss:
14 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.1111111111 % % Lost:
8/1/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41.1485431842 BMI Start:
26.7008324662 BMI Current:
24.1404786681 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I was considering the lap band ,but my insurance wouldn't cover it, it's newer. and having 100 pounds or more to loose, the bypass was the better choice. I am so happy I had the surgery it has changed my life. I have never felt so great.
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02-13-2008, 12:58 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 2,691
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
155 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
125 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.6428571429 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.5650951557 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | opted away from the band...statistically, the weight loss is less...its only restriction, where bypass is restriction AND mal-absorption...more lethal combination for what I needed to lose! I didn't want a foreign object in my body either...and you are in for a lifetime of adjustments with the band. My step sister had it...she lost like 50 pounds and recently had it removed. |
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02-13-2008, 01:45 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: upstate ny
Posts: 810
Weight Statistics 1/10/08, the final endeavor, I WILL SUCCEED!!! Start Date:
3/12/08 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 298 lb Start Weight:
216 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
82 lb Weight Loss:
76 lb Lb Left to Lose:
27.5167785235 % % Lost:
7/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51.1459960938 BMI Start:
37.072265625 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Yeah, I Looked Into It At First As Well. I Was Turned Off Do To The Possiblity Of Slipping With Vomiting Or Coughing!!!!!!!!! No Thanks! But Its An Indivisual Choice. I Need To Lose Well Over 100 Lbs So I've Opted For The Complete Bypass. Best Of Luck In Your Decision. Lol, |
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02-13-2008, 02:28 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: coarsegold california
Posts: 1,280
Weight Statistics 8/23/07 Start Date:
8/22/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 315 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
104 lb Weight Loss:
41 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.0158730159 % % Lost:
I have no idea Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.3305858766 BMI Start:
33.0436622856 BMI Current:
26.6228558699 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I too thought about the band, but after the seminar with my surgeon, decided gastric bypass was for me and the goals I had. My surgeon said he did not reccommend the band for those who had a lot of weight to lose, and you can cheat with the band, there is no dumping when you eat high fats or sugars, no restrictions, no mal-absorbtion. The weight loss is slower and less total. Also, you need to check with the insurance because some will cover the surgery to put the band in but wont cover the refills needed to keep it working.
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02-13-2008, 03:56 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cottondale Alabama
Posts: 530
Weight Statistics 12-19-07 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 228 lb Start Weight:
163 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
65 lb Weight Loss:
23 lb Lb Left to Lose:
28.5087719298 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 40.3839758125 BMI Start:
28.871000252 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I have the RNY and my husband got the lapband 2 weeks ago. You might try reading posts at Lap Band Talk Forum - The largest forum for Lap Band Surgery Discussion and Lap Band Surgery Support this is where he goes for info from other bandsters. It is too early to tell about his experience since he is still healing and doesn't have a fill yet, but I am sure we will have pros and cons later. We will be the poster children for each procedure!! LOL |
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02-14-2008, 06:50 AM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Verona, NY
Posts: 179
Weight Statistics April 11, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 11" Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
262 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
48 lb Weight Loss:
97 lb Lb Left to Lose:
15.4838709677 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.2315016862 BMI Start:
36.5375917477 BMI Current:
23.0103154136 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | In the beginning I was thinking about the lap band, but after doing my many hours of research, I have decided to go with the bypass. The long term effect seems to be better. With the lap band, you were able to cheat more, and I don't need to feel like I can cheat. Also, I have over 100 lbs to lose and my surgeon said I might not achieve my goal with the lap band. Just my opinion, please continue to do your research and ask your surgeon which he thinks might be best for you!! Good luck!!
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02-14-2008, 08:42 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 4,755
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
137 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
22 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.4347826087 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
27.6676242459 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Ok Last Nite On Big Medicine They Showed A Woman Who Had The Lap Band Years Ago And It Slipped Out Of Place And Got Lost In Her Body And She Gained All Her Wt Back. So She Wanted To Get Gastric Bypass Surgery But First They Had To Find Where The Band Went Thru Tests They Couldnt Find It. Well Once They Opened Her Up They Found It Embedded In The Stomach Lining And HAD To Leave It In Her. Pretty Scarey I Also At First Looked Into Lapband But Heard Way To Many Failure Stories. Plus You Really Dont Lose Much With The Band At All. So I Went With Rny And Happy I Did. Good Luck Hun
__________________ 3/2008 PREG. START WT 144LBS. GOAL WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL AFTER BABY  230 lbs 7/2007 & 142 lbs 4/2008     Last edited by BOOTS : 02-14-2008 at 09:22 AM. |
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