Happy with LAP-BAND®?

I hear so many negative things about LAP-BAND®.... how many are happy to have done this?

I've had a lot of complications (minor ones) and I'm only 2 weeks out but I've been in and out of the hospital a few times since. However, I would do it again in a heartbeat. I really think it's the best thing I have ever done. I've never spoken with anyone that were unhappy.

My mother in law had it done in March and she's thrilled too.

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BANDED!!!! 5/24/07 232 lbs
Dr. Brams, Lahey Clinic Burlington MA
Mini Goals -
215 REACHED 6/07, 199 REACHED! 10/07
180, 160, 150
http://www.myspace.com/cyndilou2929

I'm thrilled with my band, even with a few minor issues. I've had my PB episodes, and had a couple of esophegeal spasms that weren't fun. And yes, sometimes I want to be able to scarf down a big plate of pasta or soft bread.

But in return for those things, I have lost 65 pounds, gained lots of energy and a healthier body. More options for clothes that I can wear. The ability to climb a flight of stairs without even thinking about it.

Not a bad trade-off at all!

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Banded 8/31/2006 - Dr. Montgomery NWWLS
DH banded 7/2004 - Dr. Montgomery also.
7.25 in a VG band

I am very happy, no regrets. I have lost 40 pounds since having surgery on 1/19/07 plus loss alot of inches. I am exercising at Curves 3-4 times per week and using treadmill at work. Gone from size 26 pants to size 20 (and now they are loose). Also from 3-4X and 26/28 tops to 1X and 18/20. My port is apparently tilted a little so they have to work a little harder to do my fills (have had two) but other than that, I am doing fine.

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Crishell
Great Things are in store 4 U & me
Yes We Can!!!
Highest/initial consult/surgery day (1/19/07)/today/goal
368/320/300.5/220/199

I was banded on 5/4/07 and so far have lost 33 pounds. I am thrilled with my band. Havent had a fill yet but scheduled for next week. I think what I like most about it is not only the weight loss but the fact that I now have control over my eating. I can not tell you how wonderful it feels to have food left over on my plate and to be able to say....I am satisfied. Its the first time in a longggggggggg time that I am happy being ME.
Susan

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Banded May 4, 2007

I was banded April 30th 2007 and i have had a great experience. I have lost 30lbs and feel great . It is amazeing how much better i feel in my on skin. I guess it is just knowing that this time the hard work will pay off. ( the weight is gone for good) I just read a book by Khaliah Ali Mahammed Alis daughter called Fighting weight and the book says it all .This amazing women was banded in 2004 and has lost 150lbs. I got it from amozon.com it my shine some lite on you guestion.

Stacy

There is a similar thread that's been running for a week or two, I think it may be called "would you do it again?" or something along those lines, you might want to see if you can find it, there were a lot of responses on that one.

Anyway, I'm happy with mine and glad I did it. I wouldn't be down 44 pounds now if I hadn't. :)

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~ Stacy ~

Dr. Isaias Irgau -- 12/11/06
11cm VanGuard Band (holds 9 cc)
Now at 10.25cc - (14 fills and 3 unfills so far)

7/31/08 -- TT and breast lift, Dr. David Zabel

258 / 188 / 180

Hiya,
I love my band. I have lost 34 pounds since March 30th and am excited about the future and what it will bring. This is a first for me to loose weight in a healthy way instead of dumb diets or life threatening pills.

Self pay 3.30.07
The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak
310/276/210

I think my body language in my picture says it all.

edie

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TWO YEARS 1 month IN MAINT
Started my virtual trip from KY to TX 11/21/08

144 MILES COMPLETED TOWARDS FIRST GOAL OF 160 MILES TO TENN LINE

265 lbs/160lbs/NOW 4/7/2009 161 lbs size 12

Not the first complication and been banded 11 months. Absolutely love my band. Wished to God I'd had it done sooner.

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Banded 7/10/06 Dr. Rodolfo Sanchez, Dr. Zapata
Monterrey, Mexico
Dr. Trace Curry, Cincinatti, Ohio (Fill Doctor)
Inamed 9.75 cm band w/lowprofile mini port
3.00cc's fill in 4cc's band
S-280 C-209 G-165

www.myspace.com/mysherrijo

:whoo:Loving the band life

would do it again in a heartbeat.. lost 32lbs and love it... still have to make wise decision on avoiding certain things that slip right through aka ice cream.

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I wouldn's say I am happy. I would say I am thrilled.

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Banded 22 Feb '05 / Got to goal June '06
Imperial 297/107 lbs - Metric 135/49kg
Tummy tuck 15 Aug '06
0cc in a 4cc band (unfilled December '06)
Tube shortened 14th July '08
Before & after pics
Blog
"In my world. . .everyone eats rainbows and poops butterflies"

I was asked this question the other day...Heck yes I would have it done again. I just got my second fill this past week. I am down 40 lbs since day of the surgery. I agree sometimes I wish I could eat like I did Pre-band, but we all know that what we did Pre-Band is not healthy. I would not exchange my band for anything...

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Banded: 2/20/2007 - www.CarterLapBand.com - Dr Carter and his staff are the best!!!


Even though my ticker says 5lbs to goal, I bounce between 150 & 160. So I feel that I have hit my goal.

by far the best thing I have ever done . I would do this again in a heartbeat. NOT one regret ever.118 lbs down.

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Pat
Banded on 2/9/05
Dr. Peter Kwon
Port Jervis NY
-112 lbs:banana:clap2:
tummy tuck on 5/21/07
-6 lbs of extra skin
Dr. Francis Winski
Goshen,NY:cheer2:

Happy with my band. Remember this site is for support, so you hear a dispropotionate amount of problems with the band. 97% of banded people are cruisin' and not posting much.

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BetsyJane
Yep. Kissing my pet deer, John Deer.
10/25/06 $100.00 1st mtg Dr. Spivak.
11/13/06 $15,000.00 Banded! 10cm/5cc band.
12/11/06 Fill 1: 1.6cc 1/12/07 Fill 2: Total 2.0cc
1/30/07 Fill 3: Total 3.0cc-Working! Osteoporosis gone.
3/07 Pouch dilation-->liquids 3 days & beh.chgs. Diabetes gone.
5/07 1/2 way home! 9/07 GERD-->11/13 minus .3cc!