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Rainydayz · May 20, 2008

Hi everyone. I'm starting to look into the Lap Band procedure and I know next to nothing about it. It sounds good because it's less invasive than gastic bypass and sounds safer. I've asked my insurance to send their requirements and coverage info and waiting on that. I have a consulation with True Results in Atlanta next month.

I really want to talk to real people that have had this done, so here I am! I want to know the good AND bad. I do not want to be talked into something that isn't right for me and if I do decide to go ahead I want all the info I can get.

My main question right now after skimming some of the info is: why do you have to go on a diet BEFORE your surgery? Is it to be healthier for the surgery so less complications? Or are they trying to see if you can stick to a diet and lose weight? If that's the case, then why have the surgery at all? I can certainly do a diet. I've lost the same 50+ pounds so many times I've lost count! I can lose weight. Or at least I could when I was younger. I'm 44 now and my body is not working like it used to. Anyway, I can lost weight through diet and exercise, but I obviously CANNOT keep it off for any length of time. Which is why I'm looking into this.

gilliebean · May 20, 2008

They want you to lose weight because it shrinks your liver the first thing that gains or loses fat is your liver. When they do the laporscope they use this special tool to hold your liver out of the way and if there is to much fat around it then it cant be held up and you can't have surgery.

kathystrick · May 20, 2008

Hi and welcome to LBT! This site is full of information and support. If you can't find an answer, feel free to post your question and we'll all be glad to help you out. Good luck!

Rainydayz · May 21, 2008

Wow, I didn't know that about the liver. So I have a fat liver?:cursing: Interesting! It sounds like I'm at the right place for information here. Thanks for the welcome!