BMI of 32 and considering Lab Band?

[NinaC 0]

I'm 5'8" and weigh 207lbs. I had my first appt yesterday to discuss getting the Lap Band. I have to lose 63lbs, I've been overweight my whole life and want to be done with it once and for all. Insurance won't cover it so I'm paying cash. I'm going to pre op support group on Saturday.

I was wondering if anybody was in my position and how do you feel post op about your decision. How fast did the weight come off?

[lotsabirds 0]

Pretty much the same story here. I m having my first fill tomorrow. Had band on May 21st. I'm down 16.5 lbs. I feel good about my decision thus far. Good luck to you.

[elcee 3,341]

I had a BMI of almost 32. Made the decision to get the band and had the op on 2 June. At this point I am on mushies.lost 4kg prior to op and have lost another 3.5kg since.Am due to go for initial checkup and first fill on 29 June.

[NinaC 0]

Thanks for the info! I'm going to have the surgery in mid July. I'm going to my first support group this weekend. I'm very excited and nervous. I've read all the posts on this website and I'm afraid to eat solid foods! Let me know how the first fill goes! Did you have it as an outpatient and go home the same day? Thanks for your support!!

[emjay 8]

I'm 5'8" and weigh 207lbs. I had my first appt yesterday to discuss getting the Lap Band. I have to lose 63lbs, I've been overweight my whole life and want to be done with it once and for all. Insurance won't cover it so I'm paying cash. I'm going to pre op support group on Saturday.

I was wondering if anybody was in my position and how do you feel post op about your decision. How fast did the weight come off?

I started really gaining weight in college and then yo-yo dieted for the past 20+ years. I also was a self-pay and everything happened really fast. I'm actually glad about that - not just because I was able to start the process so quickly, but mentally I think it helped me to stay motivated. You can see when I was banded on my signature and the weight is coming off at the pace the doc said it would.

Don't get discouraged is you don't start to lose weight initially because it may take a long time to get to your proper restriction. You will have to be a little more mindful of what and how much you are eating until that time.

I'm extremely pleased with the results so far. No complications, home by noon the same day, and very easy "fill" days so far. I have been very fortunate that I haven't PB'ed or slimed, but I am able to tell right away if I need to slow down eating because the food feels like it just sits there for a minute or two.

Poke around on this forum and you will get alot of the answers you are looking for. It's a wonderful site for support and encouragement from people who've "been there".

Good luck to you!! :wink:

[lblack 0]

I'm talking to people for my husband. He's very shy about talking to others about this topic. He's considering this surgery and wants to know the the difference between the two. He's struggled with his weight most of his adult life. He's tried many diets with no success and doesn't have the want to to try anymore. What kind of online help is out there and where do we find it.

We are from WV and would like someone to talk to that has done this before to help us answer questions and quiet the worries.

Thanx:smile2:

[fatgirlinNY 0]

Hello there, I was 5' 4" and 211 pounds and had the band done on 3/25/09. Im down 23 pounds and couldnt be happier. I was soooooooooo afraid of regretting it but I feel like Ive started a whole new life

[NinaC 0]

lblack - this website is full of info, check it all out!

Thanks for all the info. From what I've read, nobody has regretted it. I just scheduled my psych eval and my PCP appt. today. I'm getting very excited!! I'm going to eat slow and chew my food very well!! Thanks for all the support! I can't wait!!

[lblack 0]

:thumbup:this site is neat! we're in the process of looking for surgeons and insurance stuff.