Anyone had the lap band procedure?

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Registered: 06-23-2003
Anyone had the lap band procedure?
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Sun, 05-13-2007 - 6:23pm

Hi,

My name is Kimmie. I am trying to find someone who has had the Lap Band procedure done or know someone that has, that I can get in touch with. My cousin Tammy is 34, 4 ft 10 and 330 pounds. She has been able to lose 60 pounds at a time, but always gains it back. Its hard for her as she is surrounded by family and friends that are not the best motivators for her. She has high blood pressure, and had gest diabetes while pregnant.

She has friends that have had Gastric Bypass, but she is afraid as it is permanent. I love her and would like to see her grow old with her 17 month old baby and has a terrific husband.

Please email me if you have info. rykader@yahoo.com

Thanks, Kimmie

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Registered: 05-12-2007
Sun, 05-13-2007 - 7:14pm

I researched it once but did not think it was permanent.
To my knowledge it CAN be reversed/removed.

I do believe there is a procedure that actually cuts stomach.
That is permanent, of course.

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Registered: 04-21-2003
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 2:30pm

I don't know of anybody personally who has had it done.. but here is a site with info on it
http://www.lap-band.com/lapband/portal.do

and you can check out the ivillage site.. i know there are a few on there that have had it.

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-fbsurgery

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Registered: 06-23-2003
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 11:15pm

Sara,

thanks for your reply. I emailed the lap band board and hopefully someone will reply. Its hard to find your way around all these boards!!

Good luck with everything, Kimmie