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and like tom said, RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH!!!!! READ everything you come across -- good, bad and ugly -- and always keep in mind that when things are going good ppl are living life and not really posting as much -- but when something is bad then ppl are posting all the time in order to get info on the complication -- read read read -- find out WHY different surgeries didn't work for different ppl -- was it the surgery or was it noncompliance -- what other health factors do they have besides obesity -- how much do they have to lose -- how old are they -- there is so much that goes into an individual
and remember, everyone is an individual

good luck
Plastic Surgery/Body Contouring Seminar
Saturday Oct 2 - RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center
2120 Lamberts Mill Rd., Scotch Plains
Special Presentation by Dr. Sanjay Lalla, W. Orange plastic surgeon
Join us first for support at 10:30am followed by Dr. Lalla's informative presentation.
email: [email protected]
Again THANK YOU!!!

No one procedure is the best procedure – because if it was, everyone would be getting it.
I know band patients who are very successful. I know band patients who weren’t, and changed to another tool.
I know bypass patients who are very successful. I know bypass patients who weren’t had either a ROSE procedure or band on top of bypass (BOB).
I don’t know many sleeve patients, but on the ones I read on the board (and look at studies) have been successful. However there is too much long-term data out there, and is the only tool that cannot be reversed.
From what I researched,
The average excess weight loss with a bypass is 60 to 80%
The average excess weight loss with a sleeve is 50 to 70%
The average excess weight loss with a band is 40 to 60%.
However, some folks can do better/worst than the average. In my case, I am a band patient, but have lost as much (and as quick) has a bypass patient. Yes, my results aren't typical – but it can happen.
Do research .. Do research .. Do research .. then do more research …
http://www.obesityhelp.com/content/wlsurgery.html
Know whatever procedure you chose, it will be the correct one.
And also know, no matter what you decide, I will be here for ya (if that’s what you want)
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
I'll be there -- will you?
Ocean County Weight Loss Support Group (OCWLS)
Toms River: Meets First Friday of Each Month 7-9 p.m.
Community Medical Center – Auditorium A
Hospital Drive & Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ
Toms River 2010 Meeting Schedule
September 10th (Aud C)
October 1st
November 5th
December 3rd
The Ocean County Weight Loss Surgery (OCWLS) Support Group is a peer-to-peer group which is open to individuals who have undergone various types of weight loss surgery, or to those who are anticipating or planning this kind of lifestyle change. Supportive family members and friends are also welcome.
Our group members have had their surgeries performed by various WLS surgeons and hospitals, and we are not affiliated with any specific WLS surgeon or hospital.
Pre-Registration is Not Required. If you require any further information, feel free to contact me.
Note: OCWLS Support Group employs a self-help model and does not give medical advice. Any information provided and/or obtained during the meetings is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional regarding any medical condition or treatment.
Nannette
Lap RNY 6/16/03
Revise to DS 8/15/11