Pearl asked:


i have a lot of questions in general about lap bands, but i want to know if you’ve had it done how bad was your scarring and where you have your port, can you see it? can others see it? can i have it put under my belly button?

mikramnilknarf asked:


I’m a 40 yr. old man, who has been obese for most of my life and I’m wondering about the lap-band. Have you had it done, what were the positives, what were the negatives, and if you could go back in time would you do it (lap-band) again?

michaelbiggestfan70 asked:


I want to get the lap ban surgery while I am out of school. I told my best friend and she hit the roof! She said that it not safe. she gave me a lot of reason not have it , and she also said I could died.
I still want to have the surgery still, but if I have it I wouldn’t tell her about it. I don’t want to do that but she would will try to talk out of it. What should i do?

I also realize that I could die of being overweight which is worst being fat or get surgery?

Pretty_baby asked:


I am getting the Lap Band in a little over a month. I would like some feedback on someone who has had the surgery and what I can really expect (not from the website or doctor… only those who have had it can asnwer my questions) Thank you!

redkickinchicken asked:


Is there any way to have only an epidural during lap band or do you have to be under general anestesia? Any other comments about getting the surgery done is appreciated.

Lap band surgery is something that is giving many people a new lease on life. This procedure is allowing many people that suffer from obesity the ability to return to a healthy weight. However, many people want to know the price before they begin researching this weight loss option as a solution for their obesity problem.

While it is becoming increasingly more common for insurance companies to foot the bill for the surgery, there are many people who still do not have insurance, eliminating this as an option for them. Recently, Medicare has made the decision to pay for the gastric banding procedure. Many health care providers have come to the conclusion that the cost of this surgery is less than the cost many years of obesity related medical issues.

As time has passed, the price of the adjustable lap band has decreased. When it first started being performed in this country (it was approved by the FDA in 2001), it was priced at about $15,000. Gastric banding was available in Mexico for about $10,000 at that time. The idea of having this surgery performed in Mexico may bring on apprehension, but it has been performed in Mexico for many years and these doctors have performed hundreds of these minor operations.

With that being said, there are new bariatric surgery clinics opening regularly in this country making the price more competitive. In the past few years, the cost of lap band surgery is running between $10,000 and $15,000. But in just the past month, I have seen clinics offering this operation for less than $10,000. Now this may still seem like a lot of money, but many of the bariatric clinics now offer financing.

If you are obese and feel this procedure would be a good weight loss option for you, the cost of is not the obstacle it used to be. Talking to your physician is a good place to start if you considering weight loss surgery. This procedure can restore your health, but there is a lot to consider before having this minor operation.

This procedure is the least invasive of all the types of gastric bypass surgery, requiring only an overnight hospital stay. In most cases you will be back on your feet and back to work within a week. The cost has made this procedure much more attractive to many people looking to lose more than 100 pounds.

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Morgan asked:


Hi, I am 23 and thinking about getting the lap band down in Mexico, but seeing as the Dr want my money they probably say the after affects are not much. But is that true? dose you re stomach hurt after doing to much? what about hitting the fill area? how often do you need to get a fill?is there anyone my age who got this? well it’s more then one question but i hope you all can help.

termspec asked:

www.gastric-banding-surgery.co.uk Gastric Band surgery demonstration Video showing how a gastric lap band is surgically implanted in to the abdomen, how it works and how it helps manage weight loss in obese people. This is a laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band procedure, with audio commentary describing the procedure.

Termspec asked:


Has anyone seen the recent report on the BBC where they did an undercover investigation on Gastric band surgery in Blegium ? and if so what were your views ?

Ben l asked:


I need to get a life ! I need to lose this wight is their any one in Escondido or San diego that can help me ! Get a lap band ?