Does anyone know who came up with the idea of the lap band? I want to find a way to contact them and tell them how grateful I am to them! If you have any idea, please let me know.

• Mitiku Belachew, MD is not only the inventor of the LAP-BAND System, but also the first surgeon ever to place a LAP-BAND in Sept of 1993. He lives and practices surgery in Huy, Belgium. He is also my mentor and spiritual godfather

found this in lapbandforlife.com

Hope this helps! God bless,

Debbie

P.S. being banded on the 29th.....hope to do as well as you! :thumbdown: :eek:

I don't know. My dad plays bridge with a lady who says her brother was "one of the inventors" but I'm skeptical.

I'm totally impressed with the total of your weight loss. My sister is considering the surgery and has a considerable amount to lose. Your success is the type of encouragement she needs. Keep up the good work. And, if you do send a letter to the inventor of the lap band, tell him that we all appreciate it greatly and that he has changed a lot of lives. I'm still waiting for that impact in my life.

Hi Becky! That's awesome! I'm proud of you!