2 Questions: Weight Limit and Location

[SierrasMom 0]

Is there a maximum you can be overweight to qualify for the surgery? I'm seeing some people saying they're losing weight so they can have the surgery and that seems very odd.

Anyone in Arizona had or having a LapBand done and if so, where, advice?

I've been yo-yo dieting for almost 20 years now. I've tried several WL programs, both medicated and non. Had the most success with WW's but it never stays off and the last few times I lose and gain the same 40#'s 3 or 4 times. I am ready to take harsher measures! One of my sister-in-laws has had the LapBand for 3 or 4 years and is doing REALLY well with it. I think it might be for me too!

My mother had her first heart attack at 48 and died at 59. I soooo dont want that to be me.

Thanks for reading!

[gone 4 ever 6]

most Dr.s require that you loose weight before the surgery to shrink your liver. It makes doing the surgury easier. Good luck

[CassCass 0]

Yeah, I think most people who talk about having to lose weight before hand is for the liver-shrinkage issue. Not necessarily because they're too big!

My surgeon has done surgery on patients 500+ lbs. I'm not sure if there's a max weight or not.

[pstroud100 1]

Although I am still going thru the steps for banding, I have already began my life change. My doctor requires that I do a 4 week low carb diet before I have the surgery to shrink my liver. I have also began working out. I would like to show that I am willing to do whatever it takes to make that change. I hope that this info helps you. Good luck in your journey. Page

[NJSoldierwife 0]

I was actually asked to lose some weight so he has more room to successfully move around and place the band correctly. Nothing was mentioned to me about my liver.

So I am not really sure than.

Sorry

michaele

[SueAZ 3]

The Phoenix area has a few surgeons. Depending on if you are going insurance or self pay. Dr Simpson is very well known. I used Dr Fang out of St Lukes/Banner Good Sam. The Weight Loss Insituite out of Tempe has 2 surgeons. Scottsdale has Dr Blackstone. Most don't have a set weight just that you are above 35BMI. Most all these doctors have seminars that you can attend.