Hello

I was wondering how successful lap band surgery is 1,2,3,4...8, etc years from when you originally received it. Ive heard that a lot of people have needed to take it out due to complications. I haven't heard much about people with lapband for longer periods of time any complications. Does it have a high success rate in the future?

I certainly would class myself as a longer term successful bandster..

Where did u hear that a 'lot' of people have complications ? i agree some do but a lot dont ..

Unfortunately, there is a lot of incorrect information out there. "A lot" of people don't have complications and need their bands out. In fact, based on a clinical study of over 4000 lap band patients, only 8.6% have complications.

8.6% is a very low amount. Just FYI

I've heard it from doctors and other people who had WLS. My doctor favors the sleeve, but I dont like the idea of having half my stomach cut off. I would like everything to stay intact. Maybe if sleeve plication was approved in the US and not in clinical trials, I would go that route. But for now I'm scheduled for lap band and I am glad to hear that there is a low percentage of people who had complications after a long period of time with lapband.

There are going to be potential complications with any wls you decide on. I felt that lap band risks were ones I was comfortable with over the others. I like the fact that if this doesn't work for me (although I'm 100% happy so far) I can remove it and decide if I want another option. Personally, I'd find a surgeon that fully supports the lap band.

Look at this site there is a pretty nonbiased chart comparing band sleeve and bypass if this link doesn't connect go to trueresults.com

http://www.trueresults.com/weight-loss-surgeries

Look at this site there is a pretty nonbiased chart comparing band sleeve and bypass if this link doesn't connect go to trueresults.com

http://www.trueresults.com/weight-loss-surgeries

Wow! Thank you!

Wow! Thank you!

You're Welcome !

I've heard it from doctors and other people who had WLS. My doctor favors the sleeve' date=' but I dont like the idea of having half my stomach cut off. I would like everything to stay intact. Maybe if sleeve plication was approved in the US and not in clinical trials, I would go that route. But for now I'm scheduled for lap band and I am glad to hear that there is a low percentage of people who had complications after a long period of time with lapband.[/quote']

My surgeon in New Zealand also supports the Sleeve over the Band. Like others have said here - I'm not comfortable with the risks associated with the Sleeve and the fact that once you have done it... If u happen to be one of the unlucky ones with serious ongoing complications, there is nothing you can do about it. Personally I think the Band is going to be great .... But hey,if in 5 or 10 years another even better solution comes along, at least the band is reversible; leaving other options possible.

i have had my lapband for 6 yrs have had no problems .i just feel great lots of energy.......