Hi All

Im a newbie, and am thinking about getting gastric banding done. Im still in the process of finding the right surgeon to do the op. I have approached a few and have been told that they dont feel that lapband would be suitable for me because of my high bmi. I don't really want to go down the route when they start taking bits of my stomach or gastric bypass. I'm currently 390lbs and wanted to know if anyone started around a similar weight and have or is going to be banded?

if so, were to told to reach a certain weight before they would operate?

Thanks

H xx

GG2007:

I was not put on pre-op diet prior to the first date for surgery, which I cancelled.:thumbs_down: He decided that he wants to see how focused I am, so he is requiring actually 25 lbs and I have already lost 5lbs. My BP was also very elevated so he wants to see that is under control.

I am not letting my age be a hinderance to the surgery, because I really want to be here when my only child gets married in the next 2 years. I also want to be around to play with any future grandchild(if my son's size 2 fiance will allowed herself to get pregnant.) :thumbup:

Hi!

Well done on the 5lbs loss! you are well on the way! Im glad to hear that you are not going to let your age get in the way.

You made me laugh about your son fiance, maybe the weight that you are loosing you can give it to her, she needs it more than you! :eek:

GG2007:

I was not put on pre-op diet prior to the first date for surgery, which I cancelled. He decided that he wants to see how focused I am, so he is requiring actually 25 lbs and I have already lost 5lbs. My BP was also very elevated so he wants to see that is under control.:sleep:

I am not letting my age be a hinderance to the surgery, because I really want to be here when my only child gets married in the next 2 years. I also want to be around to play with any future grandchild(if my son's size 2 fiance will allowed herself to get pregnant.) :confused:

This site has given me lots of hope. I see there are so many people who are my weight/BMI or higher who have had great success. :thumbup:

If my doctor puts up any more road blocks after I lose my 25 lbs, I will definitely be moving to another surgeon.

I am about to be banded on Aug 15 I started the process at 381lbs after pre op diet i am down to 349lbs but I am a excellent canidante for the lap band go to your dr or true results and they can in form you if it is right for you.:biggrin:

hey congrats on getting a date, and loosing so much weight pre op!! I did go to another surgeon and will be getting my op a month today.

wish you all the best xxx

I am about to be banded on Aug 15 I started the process at 381lbs after pre op diet i am down to 349lbs but I am a excellent canidante for the lap band go to your dr or true results and they can in form you if it is right for you.:biggrin: