With a BMI of 47, is Lap band a good choice to make a change? What can a person !


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With a BMI of 47, is Lap band a good choice to make a change? What can a person expect to lose with this?


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I think my BMI was 47. The recovery time is about 3 days to a week. It really depends on you. It took me around five days.

It's definitely a big decision and has to personally work with you and your lifestyle. It's not as invasive as gastric bypass and it's day surgery. Some people get it confused with gastric bypass.

It has almost been a year and I have lost 5 sizes (from a 20-12) in clothing. I was not an extreme case. People who are bigger lose a lot more weight faster. It's not that hard as long as you do what they tell you to do. I would say the most difficult part is no more bread or carbination. But, now I really don't even notice that it's missing from my diet. I can eat most anything just not a lot of it. But, it's great because you actually feel full and your brain tells you to stop eating.

You have lots to look forward to: new smaller clothes, more energy, lots of compliments, being happy all the time, a partner who thinks your sexy, working out and not dreading it, confidence....the list goes on and on!

I saw myself heading down a road of no return. I kept dieting and gaining it back plus more. It was a horrible cycle for 20 years. I wasn't an overweight person when I was younger. After I had kids, it kicked into high gear.

I recommend you attend a seminar to get better informed about Lap Band surgery. They will be able to answer all your questions.




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