Pay particular attention to this section in the article:
"Patients can experience complications after surgery. Most complications are not serious but some may require hospitalization and/or re-operation. In the United States clinical study, with 3-year follow-up reported, 88% of the 299 patients had one or more adverse events, ranging from mild, moderate, to severe. Nausea and vomiting (51%), gastroesophageal reflux (regurgitation) (34%), band slippage/pouch dilatation (24%) and stoma obstruction (stomach-band outlet blockage) (14%) were the most common post-operative complications. In the study, 25% of the patients had their band systems removed, two-thirds of which were following adverse events. Esophageal dilatation or dysmotility (poor esophageal function) occurred in 11% of patients, the long-term effects of which are currently unknown. Constipation, diarrhea and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) occurred in 9% of the patients. In 9% of the patients, a second surgery was needed to fix a problem with the band or initial surgery. In 9% of the patients, there was an additional procedure to fix a leaking or twisted access port. The access port design has been improved. Four out of 299 patients (1.3%) had their bands erode into their stomachs. These bands needed to be removed in a second operation. Surgical techniques have evolved to reduce slippage. Surgeons with more laparoscopic experience and more experience with these procedures report fewer complications."
You might want to consult with some gastroentrololigists before signing on for this extreme surgical procedure.
went through the procedure. Barely stomach any food, consantly going to the bathroom to throw-up for the first couple of months during every meal.
As far as I know, the procedure itself was outpatient with minimal recovery time. He seemed to shed a quick 30-40 pounds in a few months, but nothing more since no exercise was added. Also skipped going back to get readjustments a few times, which let him eat more as the band expanded, thus allowing weight gain.
Talk to the doc, and ask him to refer you to some patients that wouldn't mind talking to you about it.
It works IF you are willing to do life style changes. As has been aluded to, the new space fills up quickly. One can no longer eat "regular meals". One must eat many small meals. I think on can stretch the space out... also it is possible to defeat the system with wrong eatting. My friend did poorly because he did not follow the program.
I think if one is motivated, has & utilizes the proper support, deals with any emotional issues, does the correct diet & exercises... it can work well. I'd advise you to be brutally honest with yourself & your doctor. It would be a beach to go through this & then drop the ball.
The body dysmorphia that occurs from such a sudden change in somatotype can be very disconcerting. The best programs deal with this thoroughly ahead of time. The overall results can be nothing short of amazing.
Pay particular attention to this section in the article:
"Patients can experience complications after surgery. Most complications are not serious but some may require hospitalization and/or re-operation. In the United States clinical study, with 3-year follow-up reported, 88% of the 299 patients had one or more adverse events, ranging from mild, moderate, to severe. Nausea and vomiting (51%), gastroesophageal reflux (regurgitation) (34%), band slippage/pouch dilatation (24%) and stoma obstruction (stomach-band outlet blockage) (14%) were the most common post-operative complications. In the study, 25% of the patients had their band systems removed, two-thirds of which were following adverse events. Esophageal dilatation or dysmotility (poor esophageal function) occurred in 11% of patients, the long-term effects of which are currently unknown. Constipation, diarrhea and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) occurred in 9% of the patients. In 9% of the patients, a second surgery was needed to fix a problem with the band or initial surgery. In 9% of the patients, there was an additional procedure to fix a leaking or twisted access port. The access port design has been improved. Four out of 299 patients (1.3%) had their bands erode into their stomachs. These bands needed to be removed in a second operation. Surgical techniques have evolved to reduce slippage. Surgeons with more laparoscopic experience and more experience with these procedures report fewer complications."
You might want to consult with some gastroentrololigists before signing on for this extreme surgical procedure.
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