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Old 09-12-2005, 05:22 PM   #1
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Question Lap band surgery

Has anyone had the lap band surgery, and what effect did it have on you. What was the recovery like?

 
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Old 10-10-2005, 09:34 PM   #2
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Re: Lap band surgery

One of my best friends had Lap Band surgery roughly 3 yrs ago. She has had nothin but problems and we recently found out why....she is allergic to the band. All I can say is be careful :-)

 
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Re: Lap band surgery

i had my band placed one year ago and have had zero problems. actually that's not true...my only problem is finding money to keep buying clothes!! Everytime i turn around, the clothes i just bought are too big
the band is a great alternative to bypass--less complications, less risk--its simply a safter option, with the same results (if not better...just slower).
its true some people have problems, but the stats are around 1%.
its the best thing i ever did for myself-no regrets. the surgery itself is very easy-i was up and running around 3 days later. you do have to have patience--the band does need to be adjusted and that can take time....i didn't start losing steadily until after my 3rd adjustment, but if you get to goal in 9 months or 12...doesn't matter in the end.
good luck--keep researching!

 
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Re: Lap band surgery

I was banded on 12/19 - about 8 days ago. It's only been a few days..however, I'm happy I did it so far! I think my biggest issue was with portion and "eating healthy" controls. I'm hoping that this should do it..I was too chicken to get Gastric Bypass!

 
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Re: Lap band surgery

Does anyone know what the cost of lapband is? I have no insurance and don't qualify for state help.

 
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