If you have had this surgery I'd like to know how you did & what to REALLY expect. I have spent 2 years trying to get it done & researching the surgical options& decided to go this way because it seems to be safer. I have 101 pounds to lose & I would like info from someone who went this way insted of the more drastic By-Pass.
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Well for the supplement Apex has the bast tasting supplements out there, in my opinion and it is high quality protein which you will need.\n\nhttp://www.apexfitness.com/\n\nAs far as lap band, I considered it a few years ago before I started marathon training and lost the weight.  At the time I considered it a co-worker had it done. She has lost a lot of weight and it has been 2 years, I think she is up to 80 lbs so far. She cannot eat or she vomits.  She vomits even sometimes if she does not over eat.  She is happy about the weight loss but is unhappy over the fact that she can eat so little.  The doc has offered to go in and tweak it a little but she is afraid of changing anything thinking that it can actually make it worse.\n\nNo matter how she feels she needs to drink those protein shakes, she is sick of them now, but knows that she can easily become malnourished if she does not.\n\nWhat I see is a hard long road to weight loss just as with any other weight loss.  The fact that she does not want it reversed shows how much better she feels after losing all the weight even though she can gen nauseated so easily.\n\nI would try the Apex, tastes like something you should not be consuming and congrats on the surgery approval!
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Here's some links that will help you find your answer. :)\n\nI had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005.  I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after  1 year and 7 months.  These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or  not.  I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes.  The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away.  I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer  have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure.  I’m down to 2 pills a day.  I went from a  size 26-28 to a 16-18.\nMost people struggle with paying for  the surgery.  Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass.  Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378\nVitamins I take…  you have to be very faithful about taking them after surgery, because you can become very sick if you don’t.  There were recommended by my surgeon and nutritionist.\nhttp://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=301120&navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=prod403359\nThere is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White.  He’s a govt. worker and a comedian.  He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well.\nhttp://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/\nSome other helpful links…\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/\nhttp://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm\nhttp://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337\nhttp://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508\nhttp://www.mygastricbypass.com/\nhttp://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html\nGood luck with your surgery and new life!
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Here's some really good links that will help you make a decision.\n\n\nI had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005.  I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after  1 year and 7 months.  These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or  not.  I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes.  The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away.  I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer  have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure.  I’m down to 2 pills a day.  I went from a  size 26-28 to a 16-18.\nMost people struggle with paying for  the surgery.  Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass.  Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378\nVitamins I take…  you have to be very faithful about taking them after surgery, because you can become very sick if you don’t.  There were recommended by my surgeon and nutritionist.\nhttp://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=301120&navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=prod403359\nThere is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White.  He’s a govt. worker and a comedian.  He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well.\nhttp://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/\nSome other helpful links…\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/\nhttp://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm\nhttp://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337\nhttp://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508\nhttp://www.mygastricbypass.com/\nhttp://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html\nGood luck with your surgery and new life!
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After trying for 10 years. I finally lost 150+ lbs (12 stone) and kept it off for over 4 years now. I am now in amazing health, all around, not just thinner.\n\nI did it without medicine, workouts, religion, going hungry or hating my food and without an operation or secret formula. I had tried counting: calories; carbs; fat; etc. I had tried jogging, swimming, weights,  aerobics, crazy medicines and starving! But nothing ever worked well or lasted very long.\n\nI also had Hypertension, High Blood Pressure, Chronic Asthma, vision and hearing loss. constant colds and ills, annual flu or pneumonia and more. I was approved for bypass surgery and  taking usually between 16 and 20 pills a day.\n\ntake a look at my before and after pictures...\n---------------------------------------------------------------\nI'm Chris...\nhttp://www.fromsadtoraw.com/Journals/Chris/Pictures/RawPictures.htm\n\nhttp://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/personalgrowthnow/album?.dir=/bfa5&.src=ph&.tok=ph1YNpEBJB8qTLBg\n\nmore info:\nhttp://www.thelighthousewebworld.com/raw.htm\n\nhttp://www.rawguru.com/rawgurus.html
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I would, and plan on it in the near future. I'm 48, but was over 325 pounds at age 42.  I changed how I ate, and concentrated on veggies, protiens, dairy and low-sugar fruits.  I got rid of processed sugars, starches, and those things that kept my metabolic rate low.  I've lost over 170 lbs. in the past 5 years, and since I had already had my children, and my skin was so stretched, it didn't shrink back the way a younger woman's would.  So...I have skin that needs to be removed, and I've lost a lot of the fullness in my breasts.  So yes, I would but because this is something I need, and want, to make ME feel good about myself! :)
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I had the surgery 11 months ago and I have lost 80 pounds so far.   I recommend joining lapbandtalk.com where you can get all the information you could possibly want from hundreds of people who have had the surgery.  Of course, the site is free and is basically just a forum for people with the band.  There are even a couple of band surgeons that answers questions on that board for any band patient not for just their own patients.\n\nGood luck.
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I have had gastric bypass surgery, I would be happy to talk to you about it and answer any questions you have, you can shoot me an e-mail if ya like or IM me on yahoo.  Its a big decision for anyone.  I can honestly say that its the best decision I ever made for my health
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I had the surgery back in January and have lost 231lbs.  I would do it all over again the pain and discomfort are worth it and now that pain and discomfort are gone just a bad memory.  The cost was about 32,000 for the surgeon and 15,000 for the hospital stay.  I was only in the hospital for 3 days!  The only weird thing was that my butt hurt all the time (after I started losing weight) I asked my doctor about it and he said it was a normal complaint after surgery…lol.  Oh well, things have gone well except I caused myself to have a hernia I unloaded about 1,500lbs of cottonseed off of a trailer into the barn I also moved about 500lbs of patio stones.  It was too much too soon (only four months) I just felt so great I had to get out and go to work.  The hernia will have to be fixed but because of were its at I can wait until I have a tummy tuck in about 18 months.  I’m now working on the farm again just careful with the heavy loads.  I take vitamins (prenatal lol), B-12, and green tea extract (my own idea on the green tea).  I took potassium for several months until my lab work came back as normal so the doc took me off the potassium.  I had one side effect from the incision itself.  During the surgery the incision is very near the diaphragm so when I would stand I would get sever hic-ups which would take my breath away and usually cause me to throw up.  That lasted for about a month and a half.  My doctor said that it wasn’t too common but some patients did suffer with the hic-ups.  They gradually went away when everything healed up nicely.  I now walk a mile every day and during the summer I would swim for at least an hour each day if not more.  I have had a little hair loss (I had stopped taking my vitamins) but that’s over with (I’m taking my vitamins like a good boy).  It was worth the money, pain, and time I now have my life back.  I still have 170lbs to go but I feel great and it was worth it.  Just do your research and find a good surgeon.
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Don't listen to those people above. A young MAN and a young woman? No offense, but how do they know how to answer that?\n\nMy best friend had a child and ended up gaining a ton of weight due to toxemia. (sp?) Anyways, she had a lift, not a reduction. She also had a tummy tuck. She said she didn't hardly have pain after a few days with the lift. She looks wonderful by the way!\n\nYou have worked hard, raised kids and deserve something for you to give yourself a lift! (literally lol!)\n\nI have had a child and am planning on getting implants since I lost a cup size. It is nobody's decision but your own. Life is short, do what makes you happy!
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That is something only you can decide for yourself.  I'd make sure you weigh out all of your other options first.  It's not only a dangerous procedure, but wow a lifelong diet change.  Always make sure you're fully informed and go to a highly recommended physician that checks out in every regard.  I would suggest you begin reading up alot on this topic.\n\nI hope you make the choice that's right for you, best of luck to you,  :)  Tula
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Go for it! The pain is worth it and you deserve it after loosing so much weight. The post-op is painfull and lasts about 2 weeks. The 1st couple days are the worst but the confidence you gain is well worth it. You have to maintain a good diet afterwords or you will go right back to where you were before. All in all, the ends justify the means!
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I feel your pain. I dislocated each of my knees at least 3 times, each. Hurts like hell. Sloppy ligs I suppose. I would like to have all the loose floaties sucked out of my knees too. I hope to have the surgery before I turn 25 so if you find out anything worth while please fwd it to me at handymanbrandon@sbcglobal.net. I hope the surgery helps ease your knees! B)
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My honest opinion for you is that it is going to suck for a bit.  You will have discomfort at first usually well controlled with pain medications.  You will also have to be wired shut for a few weeks (usually for about 6 weeks) where you will have to consume mostly a liquid diet.  Afterward, your muscles will be sore and tight. BUT, I PROMISE YOU, IT WILL ALL BE WORTH IT IN THE END!!!!!  I have seen and been part of a few of these cases and actually had a friend who had it done about a year ago and everyone that I have asked, would do it again in a heartbeat!  Hope that this proves helpful, good luck with it!
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I just wanted to say that my father had gastric bypass last april and I will be having it soon too.  my dad has done great and has lost alot of weight but we just recently found out that now he is bulemic and we are working thru it.  its got alot to do with physcological reasons and everyone reacts different to the surgery.  In his case one eating disorder resolved has turned into another eating disorder.
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My friend had one last February.  For a few weeks she was really sore, and couldn't really do anything.\n\nShe looks fabulous now, she has always had a weight problem but only weighs one pound more than when she had the op.  It has encouraged her not to put any more weight on as she would look silly fat everywhere else with a super slim tum.\n\nLook to the future, in a few weeks you will feel and look fantastic.
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Hi Im on the lipotrim now and ive lost 13lbs in less than 4 weeks. It requires a lot of willpower and you will just be having shakes, mousse or soup and no food. People say its bad for you but how bad can going from obese to overweight be? Surely weighing less is better for you than struggling with a diet where you only lose a pound a week and getting bored. Ive stuck to this cos it actually works and I can see the results when I try clothes on and look in the mirror
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Yikes!!!! \n\nTell her to bail on the audition.  Unless she is 4' 10" or less, she is already underweight, though some allowance might be made if she is under 19 (maybe she can be 5' 0" and still be healthy if she is a teen);  adults are supposed to be a little bigger proportionately. \n\nThe reason she has stopped losing weight is because her body is struggling to hang on to a healthy weight. It is stubbornly refusing to cannibalize her organs for fuel, though I suppose it will have to eventually, doing lasting damage.\n\nIf she wants to live **happily** beyond the next few years, she should turn her back on this and be healthy, and try not to feel bad about being judged ENTIRELY based on a physical appearance that isn't even healthy and is only even "in" amongst lunatic clothing designers and a very small fraction of the population.\n\nIf she insists on this course, recommend she have a kidney and half of her liver removed surgically.  That oughta get her most of the way there and is what her body is essentially being forced into anyway.