Hi,

I am 30 years old 150 pound, my goal is to reach 100- 110 pounds.

Can anybody please talk to me, will this op would help me reach my goal? And has anybody in this body range available in this forum?

Doctors will not consider any other operation due to my low BMI, lapband is the only option that few suggested. I just wanna be sure that it gets me there.

Tnx

Is 150 the highest weight you've ever been?

Is 150 the highest weight you've ever been?

Yes, so far

I'm not a doctor, but going through surgery and such an extreme life change, seems like a lot for a relatively small amount of weight to lose. I don't know how tall you are, but unless you've been ALL over the map with large weight fluctuations, I can't imagine that a doctor would perform this surgery on you.

I'm not a doctor, but going through surgery and such an extreme life change, seems like a lot for a relatively small amount of weight to lose. I don't know how tall you are, but unless you've been ALL over the map with large weight fluctuations, I can't imagine that a doctor would perform this surgery on you.

I agree. Maybe just try to eat different and see a dietitian for help. I think your BMI has to be well over 35-40 to even be considered. Good luck.

The problem is not finding a dr, cause i have found one. In my country they do such thing for this BMI. What i am concerned with is the amount that the op will help for the weightloss.

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You should seek counseling instead of weightloss surgery

Most likely u only need to lose a about 25 lbs to be at a normal bmi for someone our age and that's even giving u the benefit of being super short like I am.

This is where WLS gets the stigma of being "the lazy way out".

According to your profile, you're 5'2 which means your BMI is only 27. That is below the BMI requirements set by both Realize and Allergan, the makers of the most widely used gastric bands.

If any doctor would perform Lap Band surgery on someone with a BMI of 27, they're obviously only in it for the money and not someone I would trust with my laundry let alone my life.

Just my opinion.

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You might get the surgery but the weight loss is still up to you. It is up to you to use the lap-band to your advantage.

If you have a co-morbidity like diabetes or high blood pressure, the weight loss will benefit you in more ways than one.

If I were you I would try eating just Protein and vegetables and see where that puts you. No carbs, no sugar.

What is your BMI right now?

I know that some other countries do not adhere to some of the strict criteria we have here in the USA. Though the LB is the least invasive weight loss surgery out there today, it's still surgery, and comes with risks. Any doctor, no matter where they are from, who would consider surgery on someone with your stats, should have their medical license revoked. That's just my humble opinion.

With any weight loss surgery u have to eat correctly and exercise. Why don't u do that. Most people on here have to lose 100+ lbs and have struggled for years. I would love to have 30lbs to lose, not 110. No one here can lose without doing the work. Maybe you should do the work. I workout hard 5 days a week, u gotta sweat!!

Well, thanks everyone for your comments. Its very uncommon that I have to explain my reasons even here. Anyways i have struggled with weight loss since I have been 15, mentaly I have a huge obsession with this subject. I have never been able to stick to my short term successes in weightloss which has made me a deppressed girl. Belive me I have done the psych work as well.

I know that we all somehow have same feelings about this stuff and I think your relationship with food is what matters not your numbers.

All I need is to make sure that this op can help me have my desired weight and stick to it? This was my question.

Believe me it was not easy convincing the dr too. Anyhow thank you all for your replies.

The band will help with how much food you eat at one time, but it will not help you make the right choices of what to eat. Can you eat a pint of ice cream with the band? YES, you can. Can you eat two slices of pizza? NO, most likely, not. Band or no band, it's up to you to do the work. There aren't any guarantees, so if this seems like an easier avenue to get to where you want to be, you may want to re-think it.

I don't know where you are located, but Overeaters Anonymous may be a helpful venue for you. I totally understand the head trips, and issues of distorted body image. I've been very thin; actually a bit too thin at one point. Even then, when I looked in the mirror I saw more weight to lose. For your sake, I hope venturing out into something pretty extreme for where you're at, doesn't bring on more serious issues for you down the road; physically and emotionally. I wish you all the best.

Well' date=' thanks everyone for your comments. Its very uncommon that I have to explain my reasons even here. Anyways i have struggled with weight loss since I have been 15, mentaly I have a huge obsession with this subject. I have never been able to stick to my short term successes in weightloss which has made me a deppressed girl. Belive me I have done the psych work as well.

I know that we all somehow have same feelings about this stuff and I think your relationship with food is what matters not your numbers.

All I need is to make sure that this op can help me have my desired weight and stick to it? This was my question.

Believe me it was not easy convincing the dr too. Anyhow thank you all for your replies.[/quote']

You say sort term successes. There is nothing short term about obesity or weight loss. It is a lifestyle change and a math game plain and simple. You have to eat clean and just burn more calories than you eat AND drink.

The lap-band is not magic. You have to put the work in just like any other diet. It may work faster but you still have to put the work in. It's still hard work.

Which country are you in, it obviously isn't Europe or Australia or NZ as you are talking pounds and they all use kilograms.

100lb = 45kg - 110lb = 50kg. I think that you will struggle to achieve that even with a band. I am 153cm which is a smidgen over 5' so I am shorter than you. I have been banded for almost 4 years and am considered by most people, including my Drs to be very successful. I managed to get down to 50kg for a while but I have found it impossible to stay there. I now weigh 54kg = 119lb. This means my BMI is 23.3 so I am in the middle of the normal range. For my age my weight is at the 25th percentile meaning that 75% weigh more than me.

The band is designed so help you lose between 60 - 70% of your excess weight. Excess weight is defined as your weight over the maximum normal BMI range. For a woman the normal range goes up to 25.8. So on average the band could help you to lose between 60 - 70 % of the difference between 25.8 and 27! Would you be happy with that?

Although initially I was able to lose without much work the closer you get to goal (especially if you have a low goal weight) the harder it is to lose. In order to achieve such a low weight you will need to eat an extremely small amount and exercise lots. The Basal Metabolic Rate for someone that is 5'2" with a weight of 50kg is around 1290 calories. That is not a lot. To maintain your weight you will have to ensure that you don't eat more than that or that you exercise intensely to use the excess. 1290 calories is not much and it is easy to eat far more than this even with a band.

I think you may need to do some more research before you decide to go ahead. Ensure that you know what you need to do to get where you want and that your expectations are in line with the reality.