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This was posted by my nutritionist in one of support groups.

Study was done in Australia where they have done way more surgeries.

Weight stays off long after lap band surgery

Posted By Emily Walker-Monash On January 21' date=' 2013 @ 11:39 am In Health & Medicine | No Comments

MONASH U. (AUS) — Gastric banding is safe and effective for managing obesity long-term, according to a study of patients 10 to 15 years after their surgeries.

The study, the longest and most comprehensive yet reported, appears in the Annals of Surgery [1'], and finds a significant number of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (lap banding) patients maintained an average weight loss of 26 kilograms for more than a decade after their procedure.

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Read the original study [1]

DOI: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e31827b6c02

Researchers analyzed the results in 3,227 patients who had gastric banding surgery in Australia between 1994, when the procedure was first introduced, and 2011. The patients in the study were averaged at 47 years-of-age and 78 percent were women.

Of those patients, 714 had surgery at least 10 years ago and, on average, had maintained a weight loss of 26 kilograms, or almost half of their excess weight.

The weight loss results were similar for the 54 patients in the study who had undergone treatment at least 15 years ago.

“These results show that when you have a significant problem with obesity, a long-term solution is available,” says Professor Paul O’Brien of the Centre for Obesity Research and Education at Monash University in Melbourne.

“This surgery is safe and effective, and it has lasting benefits. Substantial weight loss can change the lives of people who are obese—they can be healthier and live longer.”

O’Brien says there are also important ramifications for the control of type 2 diabetes, which was strongly associated with being overweight.

“In obese patients with type 2 diabetes, weight loss after gastric banding can lead to effective control of blood sugar levels without the need for medication in about three-quarters of cases,” O’Brien says.

The patients included in the study had followed the rules of their treating team regarding eating, exercise, and activity and committed to returning permanently to the aftercare program.

All the surgery was performed by O’Brien, an international pioneer of the technique, and Associate Professor Wendy Brown, President of the Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand.

There were no deaths associated with the surgery or with any later operations that were needed in about half of the patients. About one in 20 patients had the band removed during the study period.

“In treating a chronic disease such as obesity over a lifetime, it is likely that something will need to be corrected at some time in some patients,” says O’Brien.

“The study shows a marked reduction of revisional procedures with the introduction of the new version of the Lap-Band 6 years ago. Importantly, those who had revisional surgery lost as much weight in the long term as those who did not need it.”

The report also included a comparison of gastric banding—which can be done as a day-surgery procedure—and more invasive types of weight-loss surgery such as gastric bypass that are high risk and require longer hospital stay. The weight loss with gastric banding, and the need for future revisional surgery, was similar to that with gastric bypass.

Thank you so much for sharing. This really helps with process and knowing I made the right choice!!! 4 days post-op!!

Hello!

I had surgery one week ago today. Everything went perfect and I am feeling pretty good. Still sore' date=' but otherwise great. Now that I have this new thing in my body, I have a few questions.

So...I have no appetite. From what I have been told and read this is normal. What I don't understand is, what causes the lack of appetite? My understanding is that I have no restriction until I get my first fill. So if I am not restricted, why no appetite? And would restriction even slow down your appetite or does that just make you feel full faster? Now, I don't mind the lack of appetite at all. Its not a complaint, I just want to fully understand what is happening with my body. And before surgery I thought I had it all figured out. Then the band get placed and I am confused!

Thank you all for being such a great resource!![/quote']

Good question, I was banded on Monday and am wondering the same thing. Your right, now that we are on the otherside, I feel confused too to some degree.

My itching started yesterday, but woke up this morning and wow it was in full swing. But feel pretty good

This is day post-op and I am feeling pretty good! Up and doing a housework so far so good!

Good luck!!

Good luck to everyone having surgery today! New beginnings!!!

You will find what works for you. Good luck and you will do just fine!

Monday January 38th for me!!! I'm trying to stay calm but I'm very nervous and very excited... I feel like I'm going to have ask for something to calm me down before I go into surgery!!! Excited and nervous about how ill feel after and the following days... Question: I have a temperpedic bed' date=' is it going to be easier for me to rest on the couch because it is easier to get off and on or the bed is fine? I'm worried about using my abdomen to get up...[/quote']

I was told before I tried to get up, bend my knees and roll my body over and allow my legs/feet to help turn me and then put my legs over the side of the bed and then sit up. It does pull some, but it isn't that bad. They call it a log roll. It has helped me.

Congrats!

For those of you recently post op or soon to be banded' date=' I'm ten days post op, feeling pretty good though still a little sore around the incisions. First day of mushies....protein shake for breakfast...had two hours of conference calls and didn't want to try to eat while on the phone. But for lunch, scrambled eggs, and a sugar-free pudding for a snack. Just finished some tuna w/ lo-fat mayo for dinner. So far, everything went down just fine and I'm feeling satisfied with 3 oz. of tuna. if i get hungry later...soup maybe. Just wanted to give you all a little update to let you know it gets better. I know we hear that from folks who are months or even years down the road but I wanted to let you know from one newbie to all you newbies what to expect. Congrats to us all making this journey.[/quote']

Thank you so much for that update! It is great to hear positive! Right now this gas is annoying and makes it very hard to get your liquid because the is in the way. Thank you again!

Well it was back to work for me today. My surgery was 15 days ago. I work in the OR and only get to sit down for my breaks. I did okay' date=' but by the end of my shift I was ready to get off my feet. I came home and took a 2 hr nap. LOL! It's true everyday I feel more like myself [/quote']

Good to know!

I agree with jars517. Today is better. I too did a load of laundry. The gas is better, but reminds me that it is still there.

Ok' date=' so I have a new username: tuhcoolyuh. I linked it with my Facebook account, then realized that my username shouts to the world that I got banded. Ooops. Not ready for EVERYONE to know that yet.[/quote']

I wont add you yet then. I am like you, I am not ready for the world to know yet!

Today is my day!!!! Just got checked in! See you on the other side! Thanks for all the support!

Good luck!!

Chantelleb- good luck to you! Let us know how you are as soon as you can. Praying for you!

Thank you and will try that.

Banded Monday and gas in my tummy is still there. Not as bad, but still there

Not sure how. If anyone knows can you share. Would like to start adding my banding family!

I will try to add you. I have trouble adding people. It wants me to use fb or email or my contact list in my phone.

Gmasdolly- my throat and neck both hurt pretty bad yesterday as well. All I want to do is sleep too, but can't get comfortable. I'm passing gas now, a lot and your right it does feel so good. All that you are feeling is normal from what I can tell. I'm not sick, but hurt! Hang in there!

LOL yes they are. They feel so good on your throat!!!!

1fitmama13, my surgery was Monday and my throat is better today, I finally passed gas in the middle of the night. Sorry that sounds bad but reality is that is what you want. Today the gas doesn't seem as bad, but now each incision site is letting me know it is there. So it is one day at a time.

@jhonnieB good luck today. Will be in my prayers!

Keyshab Congrats!!! I was banded yesterday.

Texasgal77- good luck! It will the beat thing. I was just banded yesterday and I am happy I did. Sore and fast, but I know good things to come. Let us know how you do.