I need friends and If you had Weight Loss Surgery Even Bette

bustout321

Thanks everyone and hope you all do your best to be the best!

Ted

prettybrownround

Two of my MFPals are in two separate WLS groups....u can search for the names of the groups in the groups forum and join

Blackthorne99

Feel free to friend me. I had the Duodenal Switch form of Weight Loss Surgery. Are you post-op or pre-op? What is your surgery of choice?

darla499

I had bariatric surgery last December 6th. Feel free to friend me. A couple of my friends are also in a WLS forum group.

GrammyDiane

Hi Ted,

Glad to accept your friend request. I am going in three weeks from today to have the lap band surgery. I am very excited but also a little concerned about managing life after the band - especially eating out. My husband is actually more worried than I am. I figure it will take me as long to eat my portion as it will for him to complete his whole meal. I don't think it will be too much of an issue. How have you found that to be? You're about one month out post-op now - have you had good success with reintroducing solid food?

By the way, your baby is adorable!

Diane

Health_Gal

If you have not had the lap band surgery, I would encourage you avoid it if at all possible. While lap band surgery is not quite as invasive as some weight loss surgeries, it has it's share of complications:

http://bmi.ucsd.edu/weight-loss-surgery/lap-band/Pages/risks.aspx

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/forum/70-lap-band-complications

rachelboddy

I'm 27 and considering weight loss surgery - either the Sleeve or the lap band. I would like to know any advice you all have regarding this?

Smokey19

I had duodenal switch surgery last September. Feel free to add me.

bakingmadness

I had Gastric Bypass Surgery in March 2007. Best choice I ever made for myself.

TriciaAllen7251

If you have not had the lap band surgery, I would encourage you avoid it if at all possible. While lap band surgery is not quite as invasive as some weight loss surgeries, it has it's share of complications:

http://bmi.ucsd.edu/weight-loss-surgery/lap-band/Pages/risks.aspx

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/forum/70-lap-band-complications

All surgery has it's complications. I had lap band surgery and have had no complications or problems. Best thing I ever did. Now the hernia surgery was a different story, almost died from that one.......Every person is different. Whichever you decide make sure your surgeon and his office is a "Center of Excellence".

Lisaizme

Banded almost 3 years, lost 220 lbs (+/-), and have had no severe complications.

Please no surgery wars here. We should all support each other.

I do suggest researching all options and chose the WLS that will fit the individuals needs the best.

OP, feel free to friend me.

Health_Gal

It is NOT starting a war or being a hater to warn people that there often are long term complications with weight loss surgery.

It is merely making sure that people are making an informed decision, and not just accepting the sales pitch offered by WLS doctors and clinics that often makes these procedures sound safer and less complication filled than they actually are.

Lisaizme

IMO, it is starting a war to pick out one particular surgery and down it. All WLS have their advantages and disadvantages. The person should pick out the one that fits their needs and lifestyle the best.

Lisaizme

"I'm 27 and considering weight loss surgery - either the Sleeve or the lap band. I would like to know any advice you all have regarding this?"


Both work similarly with the patient being satisfied (not full.. there's a difference) on lesser amts of food. Sleeve patients sometimes get a dumping effect.. which is helpful for those who are addicted to sugar. Dumping is not guaranteed though. That is all I know about the sleeve from talking to others.

The band requires more doctor visits for fills and sometimes unfills. If you live far away from your bariatric surgeon or if your insurance situation is unstable, I'd advise the sleeve as it requires less maintenance.

Keep on researching and congratulations on making steps to being healthier.

farina2u

hi..the sleeve does not have 'dumping'..the Roux en Y gastric bypass has dumping, but only approx 30% of people dump, and after a year, it pretty much ceases

melly7171

If you have not had the lap band surgery, I would encourage you avoid it if at all possible. While lap band surgery is not quite as invasive as some weight loss surgeries, it has it's share of complications:

http://bmi.ucsd.edu/weight-loss-surgery/lap-band/Pages/risks.aspx

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/forum/70-lap-band-complications

Everyone is different. There re complications from any surgery you have.

I am 7 years banded...no probs with the band itself only me not using it properly. Am booked in for Feb next year to get it removed and get a sleeve done. Add me if you have any questions i know the good and the bad!

jhamlin6668

I had Roux-n-y 11 years ago. Epic fail. Trying to get back on the wagon with MFP. Sure could use some new friends. All of my old ones dropped out. Exercise is my biggest problem. I log on a lot and am really upbeat and encouraging, so you'll get lots of cheers from me. I sure could use some encouragement in return. Thanks, Julie

Lisaizme

hi..the sleeve does not have 'dumping'..the Roux en Y gastric bypass has dumping, but only approx 30% of people dump, and after a year, it pretty much ceases

While I cannot report from personal experience, I have spoken to several sleevers who DO experience dumping. It cannot be from the same reason, as sleevers keep their pyloric valve, but the symptoms they describe are the same.