lapband=deceit and bullsh**t

[drstan1 0]

will try your suggestions thanks

[Daisalana 33]

Big deal is saying the lapband is deceit and bullshit. It's not. I urge you to find one piece of literature that says the band does everything for you, that you will never be hungry again and that weight loss is guaranteed with no effort on your part.

[vegasgirl44 0]

did my homework too busy studying grammar. because of an accident my left hand has no sensory ability affects my ability to type

I guess you aren't cleaning teeth no more, huh?

[MistyD65 1]

:sad:Let's move beyond personal attacks. I apologize for putting into text my opinions about drstan's punctuation and grammar. I should have stuck with my first instinct and kept it to myself. We have no way of knowing what all is REALLY going on behind any member's keyboard. Yes, the title of this thread is inflammatory and extreme, but it was no doubt written out of exasperation and frustration. Perhaps, if it was possible, drstan would go back and modify the title.

We are all passionate about our bands, and jumping to defend them and their effectiveness is admirable and understandable. Confront the misconceptions, but let's leave direct, personal attacks out of it. Please.

[Gracey 7]

But periods and commas are typed with the right hand. :-)

[MrsFlipFlops 2]

drstan- I don't know if you're a "troll" or not, but if you're sincere, I urge you to try reading more about lapband. It will help with hunger. But you need to eat the right things in the right way. Also, two fills? Some people it really works it's magic in two fills, for some, like me, it takes five. You really need to be working WITH your doctor. I promise they're not interested in you failing. After two fills, I still was hungry. Don't give up because you lack the patience and follow through. Giving up is what made you fat.

[themis 0]

who is suggesting you change surgeon? just 1 case of a dissapointed patient happens sometimes dr. felding was very elegant and informative. the only thing i am saying that hunger is still a problem for me i was under the impression hunger would go away maybe it was what i wanted to hear.

Given the title of your thread and your first entry, it didn't appear that support was what you were hoping to achieve. I did read some of your previous posts and you seemed happy and supportive just earlier this summer. I'm sorry that you're going through a rough time right now. Perhaps you still haven't reached your 'sweet spot' yet and need another fill. You really didn't have that much weight to lose to begin with if it was only 35 pounds, this band was really designed for obese people. But regardless, you need to do your part as well. You made an investment whether financially or physically, you still have to invest your self emotionally and psychologically. Don't give up now.

[Nanook 2]

Dr. Stan,

As stubborn as I am, I probably would have gone ahead and gotten the lap band even if I knew every single detail prior to banding. But I did get it and it is not what I expected and I tried to figure out what was going on and after months of searching here just realized it was not for me. If it's not for me it's probably something that is not for others as well. I am getting mine removed in the near future as soon as my surgeon and I can arrange things.

It's understandable that you are angry, for many reasons but it will not go over well here as people here are not interested in hearing "band bashing". So don't be surprised if you don't get the response that you thought you'd get and good luck with your health, Nancy.

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

Wow, the trolls are coming out in droves here lately. Can anyone else help me say WTH??? Ugh...

Trolls please stop trying to stir up trouble a go away unless you have something sensible to say.

[plain 12]

save the troll bullshit.

Ok, glad you're going to stay. Cool. But if you are serious about losing the weight, maybe take special note of your attitude.

An analogy would be if I went on a dental forum and loudly proclaimed that Flouride is deciet and bullsh**t, and that it didn't work for me.

See, there is a legitimate debate to be had there (in your case with the band as well), but it's all in the way you present yaself.

Edited September 5, 2008 by plain
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[drstan1 0]

removed 1.5cc of saline feel better Thnks for the support will continue till i find the sweet spot

[MacMadame 81]

But, plain, everyone knows that flouride is a communist plot! Where have you been? :tt2:

Anyway, when it comes to the band and hunger, the band does not change plasma ghrelin levels as some of the other WLS types do, so all hunger control comes from getting proper restriction. If you are hungry, you either have head hunger or you haven't got proper restriction.

This is actually the main reason that I decided against the band in the end. The *only* reason I want WLS is for hunger control. I'm not going to pick a WLS type that has the iffiest hunger control if that's my main problem. I'm just glad I figured this out *before* I got a band.

I don't think that means the band is deceit and bullshit though. It works how it works and how it works works for many people. But no WLS works for everyone and therefore the band isn't going to work for anyone.

[JamieNP 20]

I am truly confused by this thread.....................:tt2:

[plain 12]

removed 1.5cc of saline feel better Thnks for the support will continue till i find the sweet spot

Ah! Some good news! Fantastic!

[lapbandbarb 0]

removed 1.5cc of saline feel better Thanks for the support will continue till i find the sweet spot

That is great! So did you discuss your feelings with Fielding or another staff member at NYU? I'm just curious what your experience with them was like.

Good Luck. I am happy for you and hope you achieve success.