HI from Belgium ^-^

[Sandrine]

Hi all !
I'm Sandrine I'm 35 years old and have huge troubles with my back, knees, heart,.... because off my weight :-(
I'm 1m55 high and weight 191 pounds (if the conversion from kilos to pounds is correct ahahaha) I have to lose about 77 pounds....
I'm enough with the "look alike old body" I'm a like a 70 years old and I'm fed up with all these troubles ! I decided a long time ago to have a lapband surgery.
I will meet for the first time my surgeon tomorrow and I really do hope she will say "yes" !! I have two young children and I really do hope soon I will be able to run with them in our huge garden and go up the stairs without suffering anymore!
Sorry for my weird english as I'm a french speaker ;-)
It's sometimes hard because I don't have someone to talk about it, my dear husband is I think a little bit "afraid" but does understand my decision ;-)
Well cross the fingers for me ;-) tomorrow is the d day LOL
Smooches
Sandrine

Gastric Banding Surgery The adjustable gastric banding is a restrictive surgical procedure during which a silicone band is placed around the stomach, creating a small pouch. The band includes a balloon that is filled with a nontoxic fluid, most commonly a saline solution; periodic adjustments are performed by a healthcare professional who accesses the balloon via a subcutaneous port. Gastric band placement, unlike malabsorptive weight loss surgery (e.g. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, Biliopancreatic Diversion, and Duodenal Switch), does not cut or remove any part of the digestive system. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

[MsJacquiiC]

Hi Sandrine and welcome to THe Journey - Very nice to have you here from Belgium

I know what you mean about the body image thing. And WLS is not only help with good body image, but also with health issues as well. I personally had the lap roux-en-y back on April 28th this year. I didn't have any co-morbids at 33 - so that was a good thing.

I think your decision to have the lap-band is a good one. I'm not sure about the weight/height conversion either. I'm not sure what 1m55 is LOL - but I do know that any reputable surgeon will give you an honest opinion on whether your are or aren't a good candidate for the band.

I do wish you luck at your consult though! And do let us know what your prospective surgeon says! Again - Welcome, enjoy and Happy posting

Jacquii.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass A type of gastric bypass procedure which combines restrictive and malabsorption techniques - meaning, it reduces the amount of food a patient can comfortably eat (restriction), and also reduces the amount of calories that can be digested in the small intestine (malabsorption). This combination of bariatric methods leads to greater weight loss and the roux-en-y procedure is seen as one of the best ways to treat clinically severe obesity. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

Gastric Banding Surgery The adjustable gastric banding is a restrictive surgical procedure during which a silicone band is placed around the stomach, creating a small pouch. The band includes a balloon that is filled with a nontoxic fluid, most commonly a saline solution; periodic adjustments are performed by a healthcare professional who accesses the balloon via a subcutaneous port. Gastric band placement, unlike malabsorptive weight loss surgery (e.g. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, Biliopancreatic Diversion, and Duodenal Switch), does not cut or remove any part of the digestive system. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

[Sandrine]

^-^ thanks Jacquii !


I just saw the different videos and wondered what is the difference between lap-band and realize band. I didn't well understand :-( can you explain to me ?? thanks again for all !!
As I will know I will be able to talk about it tomorrow ;-)

Hugs

Gastric Banding Surgery The adjustable gastric banding is a restrictive surgical procedure during which a silicone band is placed around the stomach, creating a small pouch. The band includes a balloon that is filled with a nontoxic fluid, most commonly a saline solution; periodic adjustments are performed by a healthcare professional who accesses the balloon via a subcutaneous port. Gastric band placement, unlike malabsorptive weight loss surgery (e.g. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, Biliopancreatic Diversion, and Duodenal Switch), does not cut or remove any part of the digestive system. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

[Sandrine]

oooop and 1m55 is like 155 cm ;-) maybe 5,08 feet or 61,02" LOL

my bmi is between 35 or 36 with huge health troubles ^-^

Body Mass Index BMI A statistical method of figuring out the degree of excess or insufficient weight based on one's height & weight. Though the controversial BMI does not actually measure the percentage of body fat, it is a useful tool to estimate a healthy body weight based on how tall a person is.

[MsJacquiiC]

Originally Posted by Sandrine ^-^ thanks Jacquii ! I just saw the different videos and wondered what is the difference between lap-band and realize band. I didn't well understand :-( can you explain to me ?? thanks again for all !! As I will know I will be able to talk about it tomorrow ;-) Hugs

Hey Sandrine - I saw you Facebook post and replied there so I'll copy/paste the response I made

Well - from what I gather the both are adjustable gastric banding surgerys - just 2 different companies. I'll look into that a little later and post a thread about the comparison. In the meantime - feel free to browse the current threads I've posted: The Realize Band AND The Lap Band Procedure

Jacquii.

Gastric Banding Surgery The adjustable gastric banding is a restrictive surgical procedure during which a silicone band is placed around the stomach, creating a small pouch. The band includes a balloon that is filled with a nontoxic fluid, most commonly a saline solution; periodic adjustments are performed by a healthcare professional who accesses the balloon via a subcutaneous port. Gastric band placement, unlike malabsorptive weight loss surgery (e.g. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, Biliopancreatic Diversion, and Duodenal Switch), does not cut or remove any part of the digestive system. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.