First time here...

bjperkins54 · April 4, 2008

I am currently going through the 6 mo. monitored diet plan. Actually I just started a week ago and I have a question...

A little history -- I am borderline for qualifying for the surgery -- if I lose over 13 lbs in this 6 months, I will no longer qualify...BUT my question concerns a statement my nutritionist made last week in our first meeting. She stated that if I did not lose in this 6 months, the doctor would want to do gastric bypass rather than lapband because many people do not lose more than 30 lbs with the lapband.

Is there a good place to go to find stats on this? I have no interest in gastric bypass -- the only reason I'm considering lapband is because it is less invasive and I feel I need help in getting the weight off. But I also have no desire to go through any surgery for 30 lbs....if I can't lose 50+, then I'm not interested.

Any information of input from you folks that have been through the surgery would be greatly appreciated!

Tamihott · April 4, 2008

I have not have the Lapband yet but am in my 5th month of the 6 month supervised diet. I have gained three pounds, and I honestly have tried very hard. My surgeon made no mention of gastric bypass if I did not lose enough weight. I also know my particular insurance uses the very 1st weight as the weight they submit for approval. I have been on this site for a long time and if you look around there are lots and lots of people who have lost way more than 30lbs. Look around and all your questions will be answered! Good luck on your journey!! Tamara

bjperkins54 · April 4, 2008

Thanks -- I've been looking around and I'll definitely spend some time on here. In my short time on here, I see several who have lost large amount of weight......I need to lose about 80lbs....and feel the lapband is my best option. Thanks for the support and good luck to you! Becky