Kenya1206
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I think that depends on what you expect from the surgery. I decided to go with the Lap Band because the gastric scared me. So far, I have been happy with it. However, the weight loss is much slower than with gastric. I am 4 weeks out and have lost 20 pounds. I have not lost in 12 days, but Dr. Enochs explained that once I started getting fills it would come off faster. If you want to the weight off faster and do not mind a longer recovery time and more risks, you may want to go with gastric. However, I wanted to take the weight off more slowly (I think will be healthier in my case). Also, please consider that with the Lap Band, you will have to do a lot of the work yourself. Whereas with the gastric, you will not be able to eat many of the foods that can cause weight issues (breads, for example). My issue is portion control, and the Lap Band will help me with that while still allowing me to eat some of the foods that I love. I am excited about beginning my new life!! I wish you the best with whatever you decide. Let me know if you want to go to a support meeting at Rex. We both are from the Smithfield area.
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Does the lap band really work????
Kenya1206 replied to cat lady's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Here are my thoughts... I'm not banded either. I have been trying to decide between lapband or gastric. I have PCOS polycystic ovarian syndrome I can diet and eat small meals and eat protein snax not to slow my metabolism and exercise. And lose nothing or a half pound. Some women don't even know they have pcos, but it affects metabolism. I have been researching and finding that lapband is a tool that can help. But it does not curb hunger. However when u have gastric a hormone is released in the brain because u bypass the large intestine that tells the brain it's not hungry. This comes from my Dr and My nutritionist. Good luck and thanks for your posts!!!! -
I Have PCOS, want to lose 95 pds, will lapband help?
Kenya1206 replied to Kenya1206's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks Kozy and Kat for your comments. I have doen about 1/2 of my preop appts. I have my gallbladder out next week and I can have lap band in about a month. I still have to submit all my aperwork too. thanks and good luck. Tanya -
Hi, I am a band teacher, and you probably think I'm crazy but I play the flute professionally and also play all the instruments. I wonder if it would slip. Porbably NOT, but want to ask. thanks Tanya
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I Have PCOS, want to lose 95 pds, will lapband help?
Kenya1206 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi everyone, I have been on the fence about gastric and lapband. I have PCOS-polycystic ovarian disease. Which means my metabolism is slow and stores fat like I eat candy bars even when I don't. I am afraid of gastric and I am going to my appt's towards lapband. the nurse practitioner told me I wsould only lose up to 30 pds on lapband. Has anyone seen success with lapband? thanks! Tanya From NC -
Does the lap band really work????
Kenya1206 replied to cat lady's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Hi, I had decided to have gastric...I have 100 to lose..., But gastric scares me...so I am planning on lapband. thanks for this post and all the comments it has helped! -
I have been on the fence between lapband/gastric/or nothing. All 3 are scary...have PCOS so need to choose...leaning towards lapband because less risks...any advice?
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Welcome to the Lap Band Talk forums Kenya1206! Stop lurking and please introduce yourself in our introduction forum! Don't be shy!!!
