Weight Loss Surgery

Ted_Hutchinson

The latest research on actual deaths seen after surgery for weight loss

vix2000

As previously stated, I only have experience of banding and chose this as it was non invasive. I have not seen any instance of death due to banding during my research . Do not confuse gastric banding with gastric bypass. Obviously there are risks with everything and you have to make your own decision. I don't regret mine. http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/gastric-banding-surgery-for-weight-loss

MrsE_2

How do they fill & unfill the band?

Do you have to keep having generals or is there another way.

BTW I think you are very brave, both for having it & posting your (very interesting) story.

Stephb1986_2

i got it wrong my mum was looking at a gastric band but still got turned down.

Steph xx

G-G_4

I've got one

I am also a member of WLS forum..

Great post, well done

vix2000

G-G I knew I couldn't be the only MSE'er with a band. Thanks for thr support.

Your doctor usually fills the band. My daughters does it freehand and she never feels it. I believe some doctors do it with x-rays. You don't need an anesthetic. Maybe G-G can tell us how hers are done. For some strange reason I lost my weight without a fill, so have never had one. I'm so glad people are interested in this. When I first heard about banding the wls forum was free, and I got so many questions answered there. I know the joining fee might put people off now, and have toyed with posting on here for a while. The pm's I've had made me glad I did.

Mrs E -I think G-G will agree its more determination than bravery, thanks for the vote of confidence.

Steph - did your mum appeal when she was turned down?

G-G_4

Hey there..

Well I had my band 18 months ago and had all the fills done through the surgeon, I reckon I could easily do it myself tho

I think my band has slipped though, so i'm looking at getting it re-done.. my pouch is bigger than it should be and i've put weight on.

Initially lost 5.5 stones though.

Ban slipped because I was very ill in a&e with gall stones and was violently sick, so i think it slipped then. Not really the bands fault..

My mum also has a band now, had it about 6 months and is just getting tight restriction

& yes, it is determination. I cannot stick to a diet anymore, I have lost the willpower.. a band isn't easy, but it does MAKE you lose weight, almost like starvation really, or just the fact that it hurts when you eat puts you off your food.

x

G-G_4

My initial surgery in England cost 7,000 but for it to be re-positioned in Belgium it will be £1500 + £500 max for accomodation / food / travel for 2 people.

So, i'm saving like mad so i can get it done.. i miss my band, it's my best friend.. takes all the hassle and stress out of food for me..

vix2000

Where in belgium are you having it done, if you don't mind me asking?

homealone_2

besides a bmi of more than 40 what was the rest of the criteria required. i have put on 5 stone since having a back accident and have very restricted mobility and on wide variety of pain relief drugs. i have tried all sorts of diets to no avail. had a tummy tuck done on nhs 12 years ago due to awful stretch marks that were an inch wide in most places and very sore i also had loads of loose flabby skin just hanging. would this happen again as i could not bear for all that flabby skin to return which i have heard does happen in large amount of people. has this happened to any of you? and after you lose weight what sort of food to you eat then with band still in place? is it restricted forever?