Lap-Band

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Hi my first suggestion is to NOT have the Lap-Band. Please read a lot of posts on this site and others about ALL the problems and issues that you have with a Lap-Band. I know right now that is what you read and hear about. But you will regret having one. Please STILL consider Dr. Aceves but start really about the VGS or the "Sleeve" as we call it. It is truly the only way to go. You will be so much happier and never have one regret that you had a "Sleeve." There are quite a few people on this board who have had revisions--had to have their Lap-Band removed and now have a sleeve.

Bipley please jump in here and tell her about your experience. I wish you success in your weight loss journey. If any other's who have read this and had a Lap-Band and had a revision please tell her what it was like.

Hugs,

Suzanne

In a message dated 7/18/2011 12:53:25 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, kalars88@... writes:

I'm glad I came across this post. I live in Ohio, and recently contacted Dr. Aceves about getting a Lap-Band done. If I can't find a doctor to do my fills here, then maybe I should just pass on going to Mexico for surgery unless anyone else here has a recommendation on local doctors. I can't make frequent trips to Mexico, either.>> Hi all, been a long time since i posted. i had my band put in back feb 3rd 2007.> my health is great.. i feel pretty good. still glad i have my band. ive lost about 90 pounds total. im pretty much stuck here at 205-207> i need to get another fill. Its been a long time since i had my last one. my problem is cant afford to go to mexico, and when i call places here in the states and they hear that i had it done in mexico they refuse to touch me....> one place near my home wants surgery notes etc..... so i couldnt even just lie about where i had it done. also, dont think i have those notes anymore.> anyone know of someplace in michigan/ohio that will fill dr A's bands?> > where are all the people from back in 2007?????> dawn marshall>