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(also known as Stomach Stapling, Laprascopic Banding, Lap Band)
Gastric Bypass (GBP) refers to a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight as fatty tissue, and the resultant health problems ("co-morbidities") which occur. Bariatric surgery is the surgical treatment of morbid obesity, and in... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Obesity | 266 |
87% |
| Gastric Bypass Surgery | 49 |
100% |
| Diets & Weight Maintenance | 30 |
97% |
| Food Addiction | 9 |
89% |
| Eating Disorders | 4 |
100% |
Overall, 90% (364
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Gastric Bypass Surgery Reviews
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I had my stomach stapled almost 10 years ago and did lose 98 pounds but I have gained back 40 pounds and want to lose it. I lost so much muscle and didn't lift weights. I want to be fit and healthy.
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lasted long time but I have eaten thru it now
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For me it was good. The only thing I didnt like is the tub in your mouth
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lost 94 lbs in a year and still losing
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have lost over 100 pounds so far but have been having trouble stabilizing the past few months
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Will be getting the lap-band in 2 weeeks
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Seems like it is working but it is hard
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I am in the middle of the process, six months post-op almost. I have lost 78 pounds and feel so much better. I weigh 201, so not where I want and need to be by a long shot. I need to lose 51 more pounds.
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it worked at the beginning I lost 167 pounds. However Istill have about 100 pounds to go and nothing.
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My experience was very good. The surgery went well and I feel really good. The drain was a pain in the ass though!!!
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