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01-11-08, 10:45 PM
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| going for lapband
Hi. I,m new and I,m seeking a lapband surgery and would like to hear from anyone who has had the surgery that would have any helpful hints. | 
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01-12-08, 12:45 AM
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| Re: going for lapband
Hi John,
Welcome...I am not up on the lapband personally, but know quite a few who have had great success. I am sure some one here will be able to fill you in..they are quite an informative group. 
Willow~*~
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01-13-08, 04:37 AM
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| Re: going for lapband
Hi Willow,
I HAVE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THE NET BUT I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE WITH PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH THE LAPBAND. I,M HAVING SOME SERIOUS HEATH PROBLEMS DUE TO MY OBESITY AND REALLY NEED A LONG TERM SOLUTION. BIG JOHN | |
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01-13-08, 06:40 PM
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| Re: going for lapband
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Originally Posted by Big John  Hi Willow,
I HAVE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THE NET BUT I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE WITH PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH THE LAPBAND. I,M HAVING SOME SERIOUS HEATH PROBLEMS DUE TO MY OBESITY AND REALLY NEED A LONG TERM SOLUTION. BIG JOHN | Big John, what a lot of people don't realize is that most obesity surgeries aren't long term solutions by themselves. They're a quick temporary fix, and in order for the results to be permanent, you will still have to change your eating habits permanently. In fact, a lot of doctors require their patients to lose weight before they'll even perform the surgery.
I've seen obesity surgeries help a lot of people and I'm not saying you should not consider it, but I just don't want you to go into the obesity surgery thinking you just have the surgery and that's it forever, because it's not that simple. Sass63 is a good member to talk to about this, you may want to consider sending her a Private Message, as I'm sure she'd be more than happy to help!
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01-16-08, 02:21 AM
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| Re: going for lapband
so i'm a noob to this forum and weightloss
anyone care to explain what exactly this lapband surgery is ?
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01-16-08, 11:55 PM
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| Re: going for lapband
Hi plan b, A lapband is an adjustable silicone band that is inserted around the upper portion of the stomach that restricts the flow of food to the lower stomach thus leaving a fuller feeling, longer. It is the least invasive of all weight loss surgeries using small incisions whit long instruments thus leaving a quicker recovery time. Big John | |
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01-17-08, 02:25 PM
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| Re: going for lapband
Send Sass63 a PM....she's gone through it and would be more than willing to help. 
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