Hello everyone...I am new to this and I am not a great storyteller but I will do my best to start logging this journey. I need all the support I can get. I have been a fatty all my life and I was on a diet as long as I can remember. I was on a strict diet in the 1st grade...drinking diet shakes in the 4th grade....and on Nutrisystem in the 8th grade, but nothing was long term. As I got older and started hearing of gastric bypass, I looked into it...but was scared to do it and always said I can do it on my own. Well here I am, just turned 30 weighing 252, and now I'm like who am I kidding I need help!!!
I attended a seminar with Dr. Goyal in April and had my first appointment. I am certain that I want and need WLS, but I am just not 100% sure whether to get lapband or gastric bypass. I am leaning towards the lapband because it is a simplar surgery and the risks are not as great...the only thing that makes me want to get bypass is the quick weight loss, and I LOVE SWEETS!!!! lol
So I attended my 2nd appt. with Dr. Goyal on May 28, and I was told that if insurance goes through I will have surgery in early August!!! :w00t: Thank God I have Aetna and only need to wait 3 months. Everyday I change my mind on which surgery to get. So I am looking forward to hearing from anyone's experience with lap band, whether good or bad. I hope to hear from you soon!!!
Thanks, Angie :wink2:
