i am scheduled for bypass aug 10, but i think i am changing my mind to the band, how much weight can you lose in the first year following the band? my doctors says about 40 lbs in a year, does this sound right? i need to lose 75 lbs to be at goal weight and i think this is acheivable with the band, and not doing bypass. i am so mixed up right now, i want o work out and lift weights and i heard thet lifting weights might pull the band or cause damage, is this true, what are some of your weight loss amounts sofar? and doe the band actually make you think you are full? my problem is i am always hungry, thanks

Just look down below....in less than a year....I whole idea of 'dumping' scared me from bypass

Wow Bearbandit! You are doing fabulous!

I am not even 6 months out and i'm at 61 lbs. it all depends on the person. Seeing how you only have 75 lbs to lose the LB is a much better procedure for you than GB. I would not feel comfortable with my insides being cut and rerouted.

Good luck.

I also had 75 lbs to lose when I was banded last October. So far, I'm 52 pounds down, and I'm only nine months out (almost to the day).

Exercise is NOT a problem -- I do a very boot camp program that involves running, weights, pushups and situps, and have not had a problem at all. Also, my doctor told me it was fine for me to do this. (Check out my blog if you want more info.)

I love my band. I love it that it was a less invasive surgery than the bypass and that it could be reversed if I hated it (which I don't). It helps me to manage my hunger and stops me from overeating. I also love it that most people who are banded do not regain their weight later on. For me, this was a great decision and I am very happy with my choice.

Also, since you only have 75 lbs to lose, bypass seems pretty drastic to me. Definitely ask your doctor about that.

Best wishes for you to make the decision that is best for you,

Catherine

Seeing how you only have 75 lbs to lose the LB is a much better procedure for you than GB. I would not feel comfortable with my insides being cut and rerouted.

Good luck.

That is not neccessarily the case. The AMOUNT of weight is not the indicator of which surgery that the patient should undergo.

I will say that it would be a little unusual that a Bypass would be prescribed for someone with under 100 pounds to lose. But, not totally out of the question.

As I have been saying all along, what the patient NEEDS is what determines the surgery. If the Doctor in the OPs case has prescribed GB for her, there might be a very good reason for it. It is entirely possible that the Surgeon has correctly identified her as a person who needs the malabsorbtion component that the GB offers, as opposed to the restriction component that is the heart of the LB functionality. They are two entirely different concepts. Also, considering that the OPs family members have gone through GB with success, well, that could also indicate some genetic disposition to the dysfunction that makes the GB a more viable option for THAT person's family.

So, there are some very good reasons why her Dr might be prescribing a GB as opposed to the Band. It's something that NONE of us here actually know.

But, the statement that the LB is a better choice than the GB simply because of the weight of the Patient is just plain wrong.

HH

I don't see where the OP ever mentioned having family members go through GP. I think you are thinking of a different thread that I recall reading earlier from a different person.

I don't see where the OP ever mentioned having family members go through GP. I think you are thinking of a different thread that I recall reading earlier from a different person.

My God. You are actually CORRECT about ONE THING.

I was indeed thinking of another post.

Congratulations. You have now OFFICIALLY been correct ONE TIME.

HH

Wow! Why are you so darn mean?????

And now you've gone ahead and Cancelled out your ONE TIME being correct by being wrong yet again.

I'm actually not "mean", as you put it. I dispense a bit of reality into dialogues where BS has taken over.

If you percieve that as being "mean", so be it.

HH

It's a shame you don't realize that everybody here is trying to help one another to the best of their ability. By you being so judgemental and yes, mean, people may be reluctant to help. We are all human and deserve to be treated as such and not called names and belittled by somebody who doesn't agree with our viewpoints. I think it pretty much goes without saying that most posts in this forum are based on personal experiences and before relying on the personal experiences of others, you should consult your own doctor.

I will no longer respond to what can be construed as personal harrassment on your part.

I'm curious....I thought banding was supposed to help acid reflux. When did you develop that? I haven't taken my nexium for 4 nights and haven't missed it. However, only on liquids still. Wondering if it will return with food.

I'm curious....I thought banding was supposed to help acid reflux. When did you develop that? I haven't taken my nexium for 4 nights and haven't missed it. However, only on liquids still. Wondering if it will return with food.

I think that those whose reflux was improved with the lapband are in the minority. Somewhere on here is a poll that showed that about 80% of those banded developed reflux after the banding at some point.

I have been reading posts and continue to see headhunter berate and insult other posters despite warnings.

Is there anything you can do to keep this kind of negativity and insults off this thread? Obviously the posts from moderators meant to supress this negativity are not being heard.

The direct, and I mean very direct and very hurtful posts should not be allowed on this forum or this thread IMO.

I'm curious....I thought banding was supposed to help acid reflux. When did you develop that? I haven't taken my nexium for 4 nights and haven't missed it. However, only on liquids still. Wondering if it will return with food.

The band can cause acid reflux and esophageal erosion and I have never heard of it preventing it. I am one of the people who got the band and suffered from horrible reflux to the point of only being able to sleep in a chair. I also had an intolerance to a lot of foods.

I agree that it's important for people to research all forms of weight loss. For restriction, there's the band and the sleeve. For those who need restriction and malabsorption, there's RNY and DS. I revised to VSG three and half months ago, have lost over 40 pounds, and knew right away THAT was the surgery I should have had originally.

I would have loved for the band to work for me but it turned out to be toxic and severely restricted my life for the worse. I have 2 friends who did great with the band and continue to do so. It's about finding the right "fit" for the right person.

i myself have been very successful with band. i've lost 60 pounds in the 5 months since my surgery. but everyone is different. my suggestion is to do your research. but to also make an attempt to seek out and discuss all the types of surgery with people that have had all the types of surgery. and not just people that are in there 1st year post op which some kind of consider a honeymoon phase. but people that are actually living with the long term affects of there decisions. hte online research is very helpful and informative. but so is sitting down and having a long talk with someone whos ben banded, sleeved or had the bypass fora signifigant amount of time. thats one of the tools i used in making my decision.and not every surgery is the right surgery for everyone.and if you arent committed anyone of them can fail. and there are risks and complications possible with any of them.

i love my band. so far its been great for me. it may be just as good for you. just do your research and you will come to the right decision for you,