Question:
Has anyone had that newer surgery with the adjustable band?
I saw it on the news, and I would be able to get it done through a local surgeon (and possibly have an easier time getting it paid for since he's in my HMO network) and I was wondering how it has worked out for others. It seems far less dramatic than any of the other surguries (rny, ds, or vbg). I'm concerned with keeping the weigh off though, or is that something that can be fixed with the adjustable part of the band? (I'm in my early 20's and bmi of 45) — Toni C. (posted on January 16, 2002)
January 16, 2002
I was also wondering if those with the AGB dump... sorry, I forgot to put
that in before.
— Toni C.
January 16, 2002
The adjustable gastric band is purely restrictive--it entails no altering
of the intestines--so it produces no dumping.
An excellent online source of information and support on the AGB is the
Bandsters Yahoo group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bandsters). Best of
luck to you.
— Kay B.
January 16, 2002
Toni alot of insurance companys dont cover band because it to new. So make
sure you check first.
— [Anonymous]
January 29, 2002
You may not lose all of your weight with the agb in a
year, as you will with a bypass, but is it that really important to get it
all off in one year? You have a lifetime of living left to do.
The studies show that the bypass patients may start out with a faster loss
rate, but at about the 2 year mark, it is about even with the band. I did
consider the long term effects of having the band on your stomach. It is
true that there is not a lot of data beyond about 14 years. I was willing
to do this because if it failed miserably I could get converted to a bypass
later on should I choose to. Why permanently re-arrange my insides
without first trying something so much less invasive.
The placement of the band has been modified to prevent slipping which was
the major problem a few years ago.
Comparing this to the possibility of sepsis and reoperation and the higher
risk of death for bypass operations I will take the agb anyday. There are
so many more complications that one can encounter with the other surgeries
it almost can't be compared.
The long term nutritional deficiencies, the need to take supplements daily
FOREVER...In my opinion, the other types of surgeries like a surgical
diet..forcing you to eventually eat increasing quantities which you body
just wastes. I can't imagine NEVER being able to eat more than a small
amount of carbs at a time...for the rest of my life... I want to be in
control of the
food..and with the bands' help I am totally in control of the food in my
life...Yes there is still a commitment when you get any kind of WLS...some
life style changes are needed but I don't need to follow any restrictive
type of diet. I exercise 2-3 days a week, and have the nutrients to provide
the energy for any excersize I desire to do
— [Anonymous]
February 25, 2002
I Have had my band now for 6 mo and have lost 40#. The big thing w/the
band is that weight loss is sloower.SLOW IS GOOD.It is moore frustrating
when you compare it to the rny weight loss but I think your first posting
to your question said it best.I have the time to lose it and it is sooo
much less invasive and so much easier to live with. Good luck. check out
all the bandster sights.
— Lynnette
June 9, 2002
I had AGB installed in 1997 in Sweden. I lost 90lbs. in about 8 months.
Then due to personal problems I ate my way back up 60lbs. Last year I had
the band tightened and lost 50lbs. Recently I have developed GERD with
ulcerations in my esophagus. Due to movement of the band, part of my
stomach has moved up above the band. The band must be surgically removed.
The surgeon is suggesting I have RNY at the same time.
— Kay R.
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