Trying to find out what all is involved in this typs of WLS. I am at a 46 BMI and I need to lose this weight some way. I have tried everything I know to do with no luck. I read things on WLS and it sounds scary to me.

Rachel

I went to google and searched Lap Band Surgery and got all kinds of sites that have info here is one of the

http://www.lap-band.com/lapband/aboutlapband.do

I haven't had my surgery yet but will in February. Its a lot less invasive then the RNY (gastic bypass)

Here is a little quote from the site to give you an idea

The name “LAP-BAND” comes from the surgical technique used, laparoscopic, and the name of the implanted medical device,

gastric band

. The LAP-BAND® System is a silicone ring designed to be placed around the upper part of the stomach and filled with saline on its inner surface. This creates a new, smaller stomach pouch that can hold only a small amount of food, so the food storage area in the stomach is reduced. The band also controls the stoma (stomach outlet) between the new upper pouch and the lower part of the stomach. When the

stomach

is smaller, you feel full faster, while the food moves more slowly between your upper and lower stomach as it is digested. As a result, you

eat less

and

lose weight

.

Rachel, it is a big life change. Your portions really change. Sounds like you are not taking this lightly so that is good. The band can be with you for life. It is the best decision I ever made. I just wish I would have done it years ago. Best of luck.

Welcome to LBT Rachel

Lapband has worked for me and I don't regret it...I was petrified leading up to the surgery and after that I wasn't going to survive with all the eating considerations/rules. but I take one day at a time and slowly I am getting down. Best wishes on your decision making if you decide that it is right for you (even if you decide it is not right for that matter) there is plenty of ongoing support to be found here. I look forward to hearing of your decision and personal weightloss journey.

:bananapartyhat: becky

I'm a pending bandster, and it took me quite a bit of soul searching to come to the decision.