Has anyone on this site had the Lap-Band weight loss surgery? (30)
NtxredCeleste, USA35 Threads 486 PostsHi! Just wondering if anyone has had this procedure. I would like to hear the pros and cons from someone first hand. This is something that I have considered. I went to a seminar on it last night. If I have this done.. It would be for health reasons. Any comments greatly appreciated!
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I havn't had it done but have thought about getting it done myself...Let me know what you find out...
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I went to a seminar last night on it. I had to fill out some info. and I have to mail it back in today. Once they get my packet... one of the surgeons will call me in for a consult, and go from there. They even help get your insurance to approve you. I am hoping that it works out for me and I get approved. My oldest sister had the gastric bypass... where they actually cut and bypass some of your stomach. I don't want that one. I am not overweight enough to do something that drastic. The lap band is where they just band off part of your stomach and it is reversable if it doesn't work for you or you don't like the results.
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Please keep me posted on what you find out...I have thought about getting that done since I heard about it..I also am not so overweight that I need the gastric bypass done...But could stand to loose some weight for health reasons also....
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I have a freind who had the beriatric surgery, you do realize these surgerys are life altering, unless you do it for health reason s i wouldn't do this, if you just wanna look like a model an d hav e the men falling at your feet it's not worht it, you ar e both beautiful ladies, just be who you are.
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I don't know about where you are.... but I called Baylor hospital (in Dallas, Tx) hotline and got the info. They scheduled me for the seminar and got the ball rolling for me. You might check your local hospital and ask if they have a bariatrics unit. They could answer your questions and might be a big help. I will keep you posted as I get more information on it.
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Thank you sweetykat..You are a very sweet lady...By the way nice to meet you.
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Thank you very much....
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yes.. mine is for health reasons.. as stated in my first thread. I have a friend that has had the surgery done for cosmetic reasons. That is not my intentions. I love myself for who I am. I am very confident with the size I am now.. but I have had some health issues come up that I have to address my weight over. So this is what my Doctor suggested. I have tried diet programs with barely any results. (I have 2 titanium cages in my back) So.. it is very hard for me to exercise other than walking to help get the weight off. That is the main reason that he suggested me being a candidate for the lap band.
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have you tried dieting and excercising sweetie??? i think its safer 
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Hey Deb! I answered that in the post above.. I think we posted at the same time! lol
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I Think we must have. ive got some advice for you, but can i email it to you???
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I MEAN MESSAGE YOU ON HERE
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sure! message it to me!
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OK ILL MESSAGE YOU KNOW
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ive messaged you
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My oppinion is there is another way to lose weight . If I was over 30 . I would look into purchasing some human growth horemone which is nothing more then 191 or 192 amino acids For weight lose . The only side effects would be increased energy , better mood and after 4 weeks on rapid wieght loss and more muscle . I know a friend who tried this it it has worked for Him .
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I will have to look into that...Thanks nesara
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Have your pituatary function checked , If its low the doctor will prescribe it . There are ways to purchase via the internet without a script . I have heard that the endocrine system really controls your metabolism . I know the cost if purchased from the company that makes jinotropin , one of the best , Is about 4 dollars a day , Much cheaper then youd expect . Good luck
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hmmm so do you have more info on that? Where would I go to find the info? I am willing to check all options before I make a firm decision. If I could find something that would work for me well with my problems of being limited to exercise and physically do what I need to do to make it work.. I will be willing to try it at this point. I am not really excited about the surgery... Thats why I wanted the pros and cons. Thanks for your input and any info you might have to share.
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