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orionburn    1,023

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The choice should ultimately be up to you. Do what you think is best for you. The band is becoming less and less popular for a reason so take the time to do the research on all of the procedures. Try making your own pros vs cons list of each one.

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Berry78    4,259

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What are your biggest considerations/concerns?

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Treadmillwalker    486

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I had lap band surgery in October. I'm losing 10 pounds a month and happy with this amount. I was not looking for a quick dramatic change. I wanted a tool to help me lose weight. My surgeon installed my band making a small pouch (stoma or stomach) he then pulled up my stomach and stitched it to my band to prevent slippage.

I have a 10 cc band and I have 5.5 cc in it. This is the perfect amount for me. My doctor uses a fluoroscope to monitor against any slippage or erosion.

The band does require more awareness. If I eat too fast or don't chew well enough I do spit up. This has taught me to chew, chew, chew and eat slower. I'm happy with my band, but realize it isn't for everyone.

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sweesee    30

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I had a band and was just revised to the sleeve in Aug. I had nothing but bad luck and suffering with the band. Even my surgeon said the band is a terrible surgery and I had so much scar tissue for just having the band 2 years.

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Gcarter    50

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I had the band but after 6 years had it removed. My friend also had it and hers slipped twice. She almost died from complications from the band. Ultimately it's up to you. Good luck.

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Jess55    97

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I am hopefully revising to the band in the next month (last visit on Friday, then praying I get approval). I've had the band since 2010. I did well in the beginning with no fill. Then I stopped losing and tried getting fills, I started losing again but only because I really couldn't eat anything until late afternoon, even then i would still vomit things up at dinner. I never was able to find my sweet spot. I had my fill removed and by the time I got courage to go back to my surgeon I am the same weight as where I started .

I did not originally want the sleeve or bypass because of the risks, but I know I need it now, so I'm willing to risk it. My coworker has the band and she lost weight and was even under weight, but I think she keeps hers tight as I see her eating soft foods at work a lot of the time (I could be wrong). But now she's gained some weight back too and seems to be struggling to lose it again.

It's all up to you, but from my experience I would not recommend the band to anyone.

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maxine brown    44

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"My daughter friend had the lap band she kept getting infections so she had the Doctor take it out and she had him do the sleeve she is looking amazing"! I'm 3month out my hw260 Sw230 Cw200 so is all up to u but your doctor will let you know which one is best for you to I'M praying for you and hope you make the right decision. God bless"you!!!

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themaestroswife    62

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I've had the band since 7/05 and I can tell you that that it was the worst waste of money. Not only did I not lose weight, but I nearly died from complications. I've finally gotten up the courage to go under the knife again and have the band removed on the 13th of this month and am having the sleeve done in April. I'm so excited!!!!

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Travelher    915

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Do not get the band!!!! The research says if you do your chances of another surgery are about 50% by year 10 and continue to go up thereafter because of complications. I personally never would choose a surgery with a 50% long term complication rates that are severe enough to require surgery.

Unfortunately that data was not available when I got mine so I became a statistic and had my band revised to bypass last year. Love my bypass.

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