Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

BMI of 32 and considering Lab Band?



Recommended Posts

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?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×