Anyone had lap band weight loss surgery?

Question

I am thinking about having weight loss surgery, and I have heard that the lap band is alot less risky then bypass. Has anyone had it done, or know anyone that has?

Answer 1

I can give you a couple facts on it:::

The latest statistics from the National Health Institute shows that more than 50 percent of the adult population in the United States is overweight.

Current statistics reveal that nearly 25 percent of the population is obese.

Obesity is defined as being 100 pounds over your ideal weight. The formula for defining obesity is called the Body Mass Index or BMI. To calculate your BMI go to Is Surgery Right For Me?



Using the Body Mass Index
Used to determine if you qualify for surgery
Measures obesity based on weight and height.


Obesity has many adverse effects on your medical and psychological well being.

Major psychiatric diagnoses are the same as the rest of the population
Morbidly obese have a higher incidence of:
▪ Low self esteem
▪ Depression
▪ Self-hatred
▪ Anger
Obesity can lead to premature death and is responsible for 300,000 deaths per year.

Death and Obesity
2nd leading cause of preventable death
Approximately 300,000 deaths/yr
Morbidly obese die 10 to 15 years earlier


Americans spend $100 billion dollars annually on weight related diseases and another $100 billion dollars on weight-loss products and services.


Health Risks
Severe and morbid obesity greatly increases risk of dozens of serious medical problems:
Diabetes
Hypertension
Sleep apnea
Heart disease
Vascular disease/Stroke
Immobility
Skin infections
Cancer
Gallstones
Urinary incontinence
GERD
Arthritis
Venous ulcers
Accident proneness
Depression
Joint problems
Low back pain
Infertility
DVT and thromboembolism
Asthma, etc, etc.
Morbid Obesity has adverse effects on the quality of your life as well as your health. Studies show that pre-mature death is 2 to 12 times higher in obese individuals compared to those without a weight problem.

Obese individuals often suffer from social and emotional discrimination, depression, as well as decreased energy and mobility.

Some of the additional health risks include: asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and infertility.

The benefits of weight loss are:

Live longer
Live happier
▪ Social acceptance
▪ Improved self esteem
▪ Move easier
Live healthier
▪ Medical problems associated with obesity tend to completely resolve or get substantially better after surgery

If you are obese, there are several key factors to keep in mind when making a decision as to managing your weight.

Bariatric surgery is the only proven long-term method of weight loss for individuals 100 or more pounds overweight
Diet, exercise and behavior modification result in only a 10 percent long-term weight loss
Patients are able to maintain their weight loss after surgery. Studies show that:
The average weight loss after gastric bypass surgery is:
▪ 75% of excess weight after 1-2 years
▪ 55-65% of excess weight after 5-10 years
The average weight loss after lap band surgery is:
▪ 60% average excess weight loss after 5-6 years

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Eat only when hungry. Eat nourishing food with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables being part of it. Chew each morsel at least 32 times. This will activate signal to the brain as soon as u have had enough. Besides this change in eating style, take regular light exercises and brisk walks every day. U will be able to gain/shed all extra weight gracefully and in a reasonable time span. Do not take more than three meals a day with no drink or food in between except water. The only exception is diabetic who shud take smaller meals more frequently. Go for surgery only when advised.

Answer 4

A friend of mine had the bypass done a year or two ago and hasn't had any problems from it, aside from the normal of making sure she eats what's she's supposed to, when she's supposed, making sure she gets enough of this or that (IOW, just getting used to it stuff), and she's lost almost 150 lbs. But absolutely no complications from it. I'd be very leery about the lap band surgery for exactly the reason the other person stated--there's a foriegn object inside my body.

Answer 5

My aunt had this surgery, and it's actually a bit MORE risky than RY Bypass. With the lap band, you're putting a foreign object in your body - and it stays there forever. There are chances the band can slip, or leak, or break, and then you'll have to have another surgery to fix the problem. The chance of death with lap band is like .009%, and with RY Bypass is .5%, so there is that difference, but the chance of infection is so much greater with the lap band, and the chance of another surgery is so much greater. We all know that everytime we have surgery we are at risk to die, so I would recommend the RY Bypass. Obviously, don't take my recommendation though - you'll want to talk to a doctor to get all the facts, as I could be remembering the numbers wrong.

Answer 6

pick up a 5 or 10 pound weight at the gym and visualize that weight coming off holding the weight in your hands helps bring home just how heavy even 5 pounds of extra fat can be

Answer 7

Aim for a 300- to be able to 400-calorie meal.

Answer 8

Put crazy and also parmesan cheese to help salad

Answer 9

Go day-to-day 25 mins the next day

Answer 10

Choose faster-paced styles of yoga such as Ashtanga or even Vinyasa to burn more calories while also receiving a good stretch.