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<blockquote data-quote="Brunneria" data-source="post: 1209171" data-attributes="member: 41816"><p>I think gastric band ops have their place - but I don't think that place would ever fit into my life.</p><p></p><p>Perhaps you could do a bit of systematic internet searching to see what the good and the bad are. I recently learned that while the weight loss is usually pretty impressive, and blood glucose can improve amazingly for T2s, there can be some intimidating additional effects (gastric dumping, reactive hypoglycaemia, malnutrition, etc.). Worth checking these out, as well as the chance of regain. I have had reactive hypoglycaemia for most of my life, and the thought of having it induced by an operation that was intended to help, not harm, makes my mind boggle. Especially since the best treatment for reactive hypoglycaemia that I have ever come across is low carbing. Which also usually results in lowered blood glucose, better 3 monthly tests, and weight loss. So if having to low carb is a possible consequence of the op, then why not try it first, and see if you can get the benefits without having to go through the op first.</p><p></p><p>Like you, I LOVE food. It is a social and sensual delight for me, and thinking of the way my life would be impacted by such an op does not appeal.</p><p></p><p>HOWEVER, there are many success stories, and you can find a whole range of opinions on the internet. Just because I am anti doesn't mean that you won't weigh all the evidence and decide that the op is the right decision for you. Just make sure you have all the information before you make that decision. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brunneria, post: 1209171, member: 41816"] I think gastric band ops have their place - but I don't think that place would ever fit into my life. Perhaps you could do a bit of systematic internet searching to see what the good and the bad are. I recently learned that while the weight loss is usually pretty impressive, and blood glucose can improve amazingly for T2s, there can be some intimidating additional effects (gastric dumping, reactive hypoglycaemia, malnutrition, etc.). Worth checking these out, as well as the chance of regain. I have had reactive hypoglycaemia for most of my life, and the thought of having it induced by an operation that was intended to help, not harm, makes my mind boggle. Especially since the best treatment for reactive hypoglycaemia that I have ever come across is low carbing. Which also usually results in lowered blood glucose, better 3 monthly tests, and weight loss. So if having to low carb is a possible consequence of the op, then why not try it first, and see if you can get the benefits without having to go through the op first. Like you, I LOVE food. It is a social and sensual delight for me, and thinking of the way my life would be impacted by such an op does not appeal. HOWEVER, there are many success stories, and you can find a whole range of opinions on the internet. Just because I am anti doesn't mean that you won't weigh all the evidence and decide that the op is the right decision for you. Just make sure you have all the information before you make that decision. :) [/QUOTE]
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