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By TeeMarie

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So, I had my consent signing appointment today! In the visit, my doctor tried to talk me out of having the lapband and into gastric bypass or the sleeve. My response was I don't want to have anything in my body rerouted or taken out. I asked him why. He states because they have the least complications in the long run. My question is has anyone doctor advised them of such? And, do anyone with the lapband now regret not choosing another weightloss option?

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    Guru in Training

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    LAP-BAND Patients

    My Dr. Was all for it to improve my health issues!

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    Essie5

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Interesting! I was, in fact, told the complete opposite concerning the complications and safety facts when comparing the options. By the way, I share your view about changing my body completely which was why I pursued the lapband - even though my BME was 47 - and no, I do not regret my lapband. it has been very simple and easy for me and I have been exceptionally successful. I must warn you however; I have only had it for 1 year this month. But a 126 pound loss in 1 year is nothing to sneeze at and I have had absolutely no issues - other than the embarrassing enlightenments it has brought to my attention concerning my previous bad habits - I had NOOOO idea of how I was always sabatoging myself until I got my little, "Bandy."

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    TeeMarie

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Thanks Essie5!!! Hearing this really helps me out a lot. Over 100 pounds is awesome! I know this is right for me but was just questioning the long term risks like slippage and erosion.

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