kelmelmom24

I "hopefully" will be a Feb bandster!!! Just finished my last nutritionist appt and they are sending it off to insurance-fingers crossed! My Nurtritionist said about 30 days from now-hey I will take earlier if I can :0) Good Luck to you!!!

I had my gallbladder removed a few years ago and will be banded in Feb of 2012. I am wondering if anyone has had both procedures and how do they compare? I was in alot of pain after the gallbladder surgery and felt like I was on fire! Just curious..... Thanks Kelly

I agree with you that many people are wanting "overnight" results- and the bypass scares me to death! Its all about making good choices and exercise. I too have seen people with the bypass looking frail and sickly. I am going forward with my band decision! I am going to do research on long term just to ease my mind.

I am seeing so many people who were banded have to "revise" the surgery to bypass. I have been set on the band, but recently am having thoughts of "will I just have to have bypass eventually?" I am concerned about how long the band will last and long it will be effective! Has anyone else had these thoughts?

I am a pre-op lap bander (shooting for feb date) and have a crazy question! Did anyones shoe size change post lap-band? I have been wondering about this as my shoe size increased with my weight gain. Thanks for everyones input- love this forum!!

Thank you guys for the positive words!! I really am glad I have found this site_ and the support everyone offers here!!! I have decided not to tell anyone else about my WLS-if they ask_ I am on a diet-thats it !!!

I have only told a few people about my pending WLS, and don't understand why people think I am crazy!! I keep hearing are you crazy' and "don't you know the risks"? My hubby is very supportive - but even my mother thinks I am crazy for considering WLS. I'm am having surgery-I am doing it for my health and to get my life back! Has anyone else experienced this reaction from friends?