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Bariatric Surgery
Asked by J.R. from Detroit
on May 26, 2010
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i need to know more..My husband my have to have this done but i am scared..He has had weight issuse for yrs and its very hard for him to continue to lose weight after ...
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- Any surgery that "cuts off" absorption of foods and nutrition, or cuts out part of the stomach, is cancer waiting to happen. Good nutrition is the key to cancer preven...
- There are a few different kinds of bariatric surgery. Check out obesityhelp.com -- there is info there about the different types of surgery, and there are forums where...
- There are better options for weight loss. The number one thing that people don't realize is that they CAN gain the weight back. I am watching a gal I know do it righ...
Lapband Surgery
Asked by T.K. from Chicago
on April 2, 2008
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Has anyone had this surgery? What was it like? Did it help?
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- A close friend of mine had it last summer. She is doing good now, but it's been quite a journey for her...she's has 3 kids, all under 6! The biggest challenge for he...
- I personally think it's a terrible idea. The lapband isn't as effective as conventional bariatric surgery and it often requires frequent adjustments for reasons that h...
- My sister had this surgery almost 2 years ago I think within the year she lost 100 lbs there abouts and has kept it off. If she doesn't mind and you want I can give y...
Lapband Surgery
Asked by R.Q. from New York
on October 21, 2008
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Hi!
Has anyone had the lapband surgery? I am considering it and want to know as much as possible before I call a Doctor.
What are the pre-req's like dieting,etc. Wha...
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- I had it done in January of 05 and I lost 100 pounds. It was THE BEST decision I have ever made. Keep in mind it is a lifestyle change but worth every bit of change ...
- R., I would do whatever possible to avoid this surgery. The Weight Loss Cure by Kevin Trudeau (read the original for free online: Pounds and Inches by Dr. Simeons) is ...
- Hi R., my husband just had it done in October of 2008 and so far so good.He's lost 40 lbs so far.He didn't have to go through 6 months of tests to get it done but it a...
Have Anyone Had Any Success with Lapband Surgery
Asked by Z.G. from Dallas
on May 9, 2008
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Hi ladies, I want to know if anyone had success with the lapband surgery and what side effects if any did you experience. Do anyone have a good dr that did their surge...
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- Hi Z.! I had weight loss surgery almost 6 years ago now. I lost 160 pounds and had twins 6 months ago and am working on getting the last 15 lbs off...I work for a fa...
- One of my closest friends had the lapband surgery done about a year ago, and so far, she has lost about 115 pounds. Her goal is to lose about 150 or so. She has had ...
- As medical field employee, I can tell you the lapband is great if you need to lose 50 lbs, or so... any more than that, it is not as effective. I had the stomach stapl...
Anyone Had Experience with LAPBAND Surgery?
Asked by D.M. from Dallas
on March 18, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I have made a huge decision to have the LapBand surgery done. After watching my own Mom stay around 300lbs all my life and now seeing the multitude of heal...
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- D., I have not had the surgery, however, I have been over-weight all my life too. If I was you, I would really consider waiting until your youngest is a few months o...
- Before doing something this radical might I suggest you check out Tru Chocolate? Call 1-###-###-#### and press 1. Then contact me at ____@____.com if you want to learn...
- D., You will be giving you and your family the greatest gift if you do this for yourself. I did not have the lap band but I did have gastric bypass in 1991. It chang...
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Asked by A.R. from Lansing
on July 29, 2007
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I am considering having the gastric bypass surgery done to help me lose weight. I have been overweight my whole life, and I just don't want my kids to head down that ...
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- Yowsa! if the previous posts aren't enough to freak anyone out, i don't know what is hahah I had lap band last year, it's working great! I did all to most of my re...
- I have seen this procedure work well for some people. The thing you will have to keep in mind, as I am sure the doctors told you, is that you must keep up with a regu...
- At this moment I don't have any advice, but I am glad that there is someone out there that thinks like me. I have considering this too. Before I got pregnant with my f...
Lapband surgery...am I Putting Myself at risk..is This Fair as a Parent
Asked by B.D. from Philadelphia
on April 20, 2008
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Hi,
I have been significantly overweight for about 8 years now. I gained 80 lbs. with my pregnancy and have not been able to lose the weight. I am considering lapb...
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- whether you do the lapband surgery or gastric bypass you will be sore. after any surgery you will need some time to heal. it sounds like you have a good partner to hel...
- B., I don't know where you live, or what your schedule/income are like, but I'm in the same boat as you. I currently weigh 290 (highest ever) and have considered t...
- Hmmm this question is right up my ally...i didnt have the lap band i had the gastric bypass..i was over 400lbs...this was 5 years ago...i was down to my lowest 214 whe...
Hair Loss and Hair Changes After Weight Loss Surgery
Asked by M.P. from Minneapolis
on April 15, 2008
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Does anyone know of any safe, reliable methods for taking care and KEEPING hair that seems to be falling out in clumps and changing texture after bariatric surgery? A ...
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- I had weight loss surgery 18 months ago. I went through the same thing and nothing seemed to work. I stopped washing my hair everyday and went to everyother day. I ...
- Hair loss is totally normal after this type of surgery. Take a protien supplement. It comes in powder form and you can put it on everything. I had a friend do this a...
- Melissa- Any too fast change in your body can cause hair loss- kind of like following pregnancy for some. Her doc should recommend supplementation. She's drasticall...
Thinking About Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Asked by A.R. from Toledo
on April 26, 2007
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okay here is the thing I'm 410 lbs. and I'm 5'11" so my BMI is over 50 (I don't remember the exact amount) I'm thinking about getting the Bypass surgery to have my sto...
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- Dear A., I won't repeat what others have said....Just want to reiterate that after the surgery you will have trouble physically if you eat the wrong things. If you wa...
- A., I know there are many pro's and con's to having this type of surgery. I think what is most important that you and your fiancee sit down and maybe make a list o...
- I honestly don't recommend the gastric bypass - I've heard way too many horror stories firsthand! I was kinda in the same boat as you regarding your weight. I did ha...
Anybody Have or Know of Someone Who Has Had the Lap Band Surgery?
Asked by C.N. from Bakersfield
on February 15, 2008
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I'm not quite 100 lbs overweight but considering this option for health problems...does anyone know about what to expect
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- Hi C., I had gastric bypass surgery in 2005 with just over 100 lbs to lose, but I found this website EXTREMELY helpful for all types of weight loss surgery. www.obes...
- I had Gastric Bypass in June 07. I was 100 pounds overweight and miserable about myself. I have lost my weight since thena nd am sooo happy. As far as the lap band....
- I have had the lapband surgery. It is definitely the more healthy weight loss surgery with less complications. It is NOT, however, easy. Please don't think you're f...
