Leenie
06-22-2006, 05:12 PM
Check this out... it compairs the different types of WL surgeries. Hope this helps answer some questions.
http://www.lapsf.com/weight-loss-surgeries.html
http://www.lapsf.com/weight-loss-surgeries.html
Weight Loss Surgery - Weight Loss Surgery Compairson Chart
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jiffypop
06-22-2006, 06:16 PM
it's a great start, but htere are some things in there that might not be entirely accurate - like the fact that iron should be taken by only menstruating women. not so! mine have stopped, and i need supplements.
sooo, it's a wonderful general guide, but it's not complete
sooo, it's a wonderful general guide, but it's not complete
Chickadee
06-22-2006, 07:48 PM
Interesting page Leens, but I also question a couple of things. How can they have a 10 year average statistical loss in the US for the band if it's only been approved by the FDA for 5 or 6 years? Also, the part about lapbanders having to consume less than 800 calories a day for 18 - 36 months is a new one to me. Trust me, I consume way more than that and have for quite a while!
It's a good place to start though.
Your missing in action friend,
Chickadee
It's a good place to start though.
Your missing in action friend,
Chickadee
Leenie
06-23-2006, 09:47 AM
Chickadee I agree, I eat more than 800 calories easy peasy. Maybe the 10 years includes clinical studies??? I'm sure they had to run studies before they released it to the public. Dunno?
Della1977
06-23-2006, 06:06 PM
I think so too Leeni.. It's been around for a while before it was approved.. I am glad I found my surgery there cuz there's always so little about it.. I had the vertical gasterectomy.. I really hope that I don't EVER regain, although I just put on 2.4 pounds, but am not changing the ticker cuz I am taking them down again!!!
hubs
06-23-2006, 06:52 PM
When did you have your surgery Della?
Della1977
06-25-2006, 08:05 PM
March 19th.. A bit over 3 months now..
CJ :)
07-09-2006, 03:29 PM
Interesting page Leens, but I also question a couple of things. How can they have a 10 year average statistical loss in the US for the band if it's only been approved by the FDA for 5 or 6 years? Also, the part about lapbanders having to consume less than 800 calories a day for 18 - 36 months is a new one to me. Trust me, I consume way more than that and have for quite a while!
It's a good place to start though.
Your missing in action friend,
Chickadee
The band has been around since 1985. Inamed invented their version - the Lap-Band - in 1993.
The US didn't approved adjustable gastric banding until it had been around quite a while everywhere else. I bet they're using statistics from Europe or Australia.
It's a good place to start though.
Your missing in action friend,
Chickadee
The band has been around since 1985. Inamed invented their version - the Lap-Band - in 1993.
The US didn't approved adjustable gastric banding until it had been around quite a while everywhere else. I bet they're using statistics from Europe or Australia.