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hansnmerl    0

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Hello,

I'd like to introduce myself. I'm Melissa and my LAP-BAND® surgery is scheduled for October 5th. I am very scared, but thrilled all the same. This journey has taken my up, down and all around so far, but its nearing the climax. I originally started out as a gastric bypass patient, but I backed out at the last minute. Good luck to everyone... This truly is a life changing experience.

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Hi I too really considered bypass but I just couldn't do it. I went the safer route and am really happy with my decision. I am 3 months post op and have lost 41 pounds. The weight is coming off steadily and I am really happy with that. I feel really good! Good luck to you!

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pollywogg    17

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The idea of a bypass haunted me for years, but when I found out about the band it was like a dream come true. I seriously love my band!

Good luck with your journey!

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I know that the bypass is far more invasive. I guess I am having doubts because my bff had the bypass and has been SO successful. She had the bypass in July and has already lost 60 lbs. YES, 60 pounds. She keeps reminding me that with the band I wont see the same success. I am still convinced that the long term effects of gastric bypass are NOT safe. I just can't imagine that re routing your digestive tract is safe (long term.) Therefore, I know that the band is the best choice.

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I know that the bypass is far more invasive. I guess I am having doubts because my bff had the bypass and has been SO successful. She had the bypass in July and has already lost 60 lbs. YES, 60 pounds. She keeps reminding me that with the band I wont see the same success. I am still convinced that the long term effects of gastric bypass are NOT safe. I just can't imagine that re routing your digestive tract is safe (long term.) Therefore, I know that the band is the best choice.

Record everything she has to say so you can play it back to her in 3 years after she's gained every pound back. Most by-pass patients do.

The after care that comes with the lapband slows and/or prevents the relapse that most bypass patients incur.

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btrieger,

That is so true.. I have never looked at it that way. Congrats on your weight loss. I am truly inspired.:thumbup:

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