SoapOperaStar86

hi everyone! I had the lap band surgery like 5 and 1/2 weeks ago and this weekend my friends and I are going to Universal Studios in California. Is it safe to go on rides this soon after having the surgery? My mom things the jolting/twisting of the rides will effect my band any thoughts?!

I went for my consultation a week ago and the Dr told me that my insurance pays for the lap band procedure but only if there is a medical reason why I can't have the Gastric Bypass ... and there isn't a medical reason why I can't have the bypass I was very distraught after I found this out because I felt like this surgery was a perfect fit for me Now i'm left with the decision to have the gastric bypass surgery or not... Does anyone know of any websites or message boards for gastric that is similar to this one? I loved this board and was able to get some much info and support from it *And if you know of any websites/message boards geared torwards younger people that would be great as well Thanks <3

thank you all so much for your help and information! Hopefully i'll be in contact with my insurance soon to see if there is anything i can do what i'm worried about is that i'm only covered on my parents insurance till May (thats when I graduate college) so i guess we'll see what happens thanks again :eek:

<p>Hi Everyone,</p> <p>I'm new to the board and this is my first post <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/happy.gif" border="0" alt="" title="" smilieid="60" class="inlineimg" /> </p> <p> </p> <p>I've recently discovered this procedure, and feel that this would be a wonderful opportunity for myself. </p> <p> </p> <p>I turned 21 in April and attend college in Rochester, NY and was wondering some things about people who have had the procedure done while they were in college. </p> <p> </p> <p>For instance did you have any problems with your pre/post surgery diet by eating in the dining hall? And also what are the limitations with alcohol after the surgery? </p> <p> </p> <p>Any advice would help, just any insight about going through this procedure while in college. </p> <p> </p> <p>It's really inspiring to read all your posts, I hope everyone is doing well!</p>

ahhh! thats crazy that you went to school with him :confused: I'm on myspace too, i'm pretty sure mine should be www.myspace.com/soapoperastar86 if not i'll friend you when i get home from work. And good job so far on your progress!

Thank you all so much for your responses! They've been very helpful in my consideration of the surgery. I finally told both of my parents, I was worried about telling my dad but they were both very receptive. The only problem is that when my mom went to call and make an appointment for a consultation for the lap-band the doctor was booked till the end of august! And thats when I would go back to school, but I was put on a cancellation list so hopefully that will be helpful

That does sound like a good read! How much did she end up loosing?

thank you guys for your input! I actually told my mom today that I wanted the Surgery, which is a big step in my situation because my parents are very anti weight loss surgery. And since i'm young they see no reason why I should that sort of surgery in the first place. We'll see how it goes! Another quick question... how much did you guys have to loose before the surgery? how is that usually determined?