Opinions and Support on Lap-Band

[Ebony]

I am considering the lap-band. What is the real life experience on this procedure? I need to lose at least 80lbs to be where I need to be. Has anyone has done this recently? I am so afraid of the bypass because of the rapid weight loss and the major work required on the organs. Has anyone had a good experience and seen good results? For example in six months or so?

Thanks,

[Kim927]

Hi, if you haven't already, you should go onto the section of this board under "Newly Banded" and read everyone's stories. There's a lot to read there, but it shows that most of us have been very pleased with this surgery. Everyone's success is different, but I would say that most people are doing pretty well. It's still work, and you'll hear over and over, that the band is just a tool, but as far as I'm concerned, it'a a Great Tool! If you're considering Dr. Ortiz, whom most of us have used, you can be assured that you will receive excellent care from one of the best in this field (if not THE best!). Keep reading, I think you'll find lots of your questions answered within this board.

Good Luck

[Stacie]

I am considering the lap-band. What is the real life experience on this procedure? I need to lose at least 80lbs to be where I need to be. Has anyone has done this recently? I am so afraid of the bypass because of the rapid weight loss and the major work required on the organs. Has anyone had a good experience and seen good results? For example in six months or so?

Thanks,

I was scared to do gastric Bypass too. But after seeing my Dr.s rate of happy people I actually considered it where at first I was totally against it. But she would not do it on me because of my hieght to wieght ratio. So I was Banded Feb 5th. If you are looking to have it done in the states she is awesome and so is her Hospital, staff and support groups. If you are looking to go to TJ. These ladies love Dr. Ortiz. They talk of him is the highest of grade only. He must me As wonderful as my Dr. K If you are looking in the states you can email me direct.. Sweetbbwnky@aol.com.....