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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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Lost 80+ lbs
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Supervisor at a waste water treatment plant. Specialty is biological removal.
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Lost 30 kgs.needed to have it emptied for medical reasons. Since having it emptied I can not stop eating and constantly think about food. Very similar to before the band,
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I have decided that I'm not going to go though with the surgery. I have all ready lost 13 pounds all ready and need to lose only 70 more pounds, surgery is not right
God can help you with any problems you may have. I will support in any way of the ones that have had the surgery and I pray by the grace of God that you achieve your goals in life. Just remember God will be there for you when you decide to come unto him, Prayer is powerful more then man kind will every know
God can help you with any problems you may have. I will support in any way of the ones that have had the surgery and I pray by the grace of God that you achieve your goals in life. Just remember God will be there for you when you decide to come unto him, Prayer is powerful more then man kind will every know
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saved my life I have lost 80 lbs
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Got the lap band i've lost 124 pounds. And now I'm PURE MUSCLE!
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Loved it!!! I have just gotten off-track and need to get back on, before it's too late and my "little hill" becomes an opposing mountain.
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I am in process of getting a date to get my surgery. It has been a long process and I am impatient. I need motivation and support.
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it was harsh
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I'm down 82 lbs in 3 months, with no side effects
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