What length would you go to lose weight? - Page 5

Jack Shephard · #41 08-20-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ReformedDave

The jury is still out on the long term success of lap banding. So far the studies seem to indicate that it is much less superior to the more invasive Roux-en-y procedure.

My mother-in-law got the lap band a couple of months ago. It has worked well. She is down about 50 lbs. The thing about the lap band nowadays is that it is mostly like an outpatient surgery. Some surgeons will actually send you home the day of the operation, but this one that did the surgery for my m-i-l keeps his patience over night. The new band does not slip near as often as the older ones did. Infact the chance of the newer version slipping is very, very low. It is way less evasive than gastric can be. I have a few friends and family memebers that had gastric and some have health problems due to the surgery. So I would say it is mixed on both sides.

ReformedDave · #42 08-20-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

My mother-in-law got the lap band a couple of months ago. It has worked well. She is down about 50 lbs. The thing about the lap band nowadays is that it is mostly like an outpatient surgery. Some surgeons will actually send you home the day of the operation, but this one that did the surgery for my m-i-l keeps his patience over night. The new band does not slip near as often as the older ones did. Infact the chance of the newer version slipping is very, very low. It is way less evasive than gastric can be. I have a few friends and family memebers that had gastric and some have health problems due to the surgery. So I would say it is mixed on both sides.

True. Gastric bypass is much more invasive and therefore more apt to problems but I'm talking about the studies of long term success.

HeavenlyOne · #43 08-20-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ReformedDave

The jury is still out on the long term success of lap banding. So far the studies seem to indicate that it is much less superior to the more invasive Roux-en-y procedure.

I have yet to see anyone with lap banding have quality success. The most they lose is about 50 pounds, and that can be in the space of 2 years.

In addition, there are constant complications from the band, and lifetime adjustments have to be made.

Tyk · #44 08-20-2008, 03:07 PM

Metabolism, muscle, fat - Weights, cardo, and intelligent eating.

I recommend lots of reading before trying. Even count the 2 weeks you spend educating yourself as "losing" weight. It's well worth it, and saves you tons of effort.

I myself am gaining weight - good weight! (at least trying very hard too)

#45 08-20-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhoni

I need to lose 50 pounds...I don't weigh enough for lapband but enough that I can't wear any of my pretty little clothes...I think I need my mouth wired shut...be nice

lol...I have often thought that!