Guest guest Posted November 12, 1998 Report Share Posted November 12, 1998 Hello everyone! This is my first post here on Bandsters and I was wondering if some of you could share your surgery experiences? Since finding out about the lap band, I'm quite confused about what to do. Before, I was dead set on getting the VBG, but now I have found out there's another surgeon about 150 miles away from me who does the lap band. The fact that it is done laparascopically is what is pushing me towards it because I was told (by another Dr) that he wouldn't do it laparascopically (the VBG) because of my weight (about 410 pounds). But I would really love to hear others' experiences with this particular operation. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 1998 Report Share Posted November 13, 1998 Hi , I had lap band surgery on the 14th sept and my starting weight was 116.8kilos and I am now down to 104.5. My surgery went very smothly and I wasnt in a great deal of pain although it didnt tickle either...lol........and was only in hospital overnight.It took me a good 3 weeks to feel my usual self again. My weight hasnt come off as quickly as I expected but as I have said previously I'm not ready to give up just yet. In my opinion I wouldnt have this done expecting to loose as quickly as those I have spoken to who had the VGB op but on the other hand this op is far less intrusive and ALOT less painfull from what I'm told.This of course is just my own opinion and the best you can do for yourself is be fully informed and base your decision on that. Gook luck with whatever you decide....... KIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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