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cleighton13
cleighton13 Posts: 9 Member
Hey My name is Carol and I am new to MFP. Looking to drop over 100lbs, looking at lap band surgey as well, anyone else outy there gone that route? WOuld love to talk to you. Thanks

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  • UsernameStillLoading
    UsernameStillLoading Posts: 299 Member
    Usually anything with the word "surgery" tends to freak me out.
  • cleighton13
    cleighton13 Posts: 9 Member
    :smile: me too, something I have pondered for years...not sure I can actually do it, but I am very motivated...
  • gloriousmud
    gloriousmud Posts: 7 Member
    Hi Carol,
    I personally have not had the surgery but know three people who have, none of which had lasting positive results. From what they have told me, after the surgery, the key to losing weight is calorie/portion control, healthy eating, and exercise. The steps that all of us on MFP are taking to begin with.
    From what I've seen, I would say skip the surgery and go the old fashioned way. But that's just me.
    Good luck. :)
  • UsernameStillLoading
    UsernameStillLoading Posts: 299 Member
    The only people I know who want to have surgery is to remove the excess skin they couldn't get rid off...but they lost the weight through good diet and exercise.
  • UsernameStillLoading
    UsernameStillLoading Posts: 299 Member
    So have you come to a decision yet?
  • jobrandes
    jobrandes Posts: 136 Member
    I only know one person who had surgery and she gained all her weight back because she didn't know how to eat right. I lost 100lbs and I did it because exercising and learning to eat well. I have kept it for for many years now and now I love helping others with their weight loss journeys. If you have questions let me know.
  • LJSmith1989
    LJSmith1989 Posts: 650
    I only know one person who had surgery and she gained all her weight back because she didn't know how to eat right. I lost 100lbs and I did it because exercising and learning to eat well. I have kept it for for many years now and now I love helping others with their weight loss journeys. If you have questions let me know.

    This!
  • cleighton13
    cleighton13 Posts: 9 Member
    Interresting info. I am still on the fence but do appreciate the imput.
  • UsernameStillLoading
    UsernameStillLoading Posts: 299 Member
    Is there a particular reason you are looking into this route?