gypsy7

I have decided to definitely go with Dr. Steinberg. Thanks for the posting. I am interested in hearing how you have lost in one year and how your life has changed? Do you regret the lap band or is the best thing that has ever happened to you? I guess I will get advice from Dr. S on lapband vs gastric.

I am very interested in your experience with Dr. Steinberg, and your progress. Thanks, gyspy

Thanks for keeping me updated. I am still investigating my options concerning hospitals and surgeons. I am still under doctors care for weight loss and therapy sessions. I have heard that Northside Hospital is the best in Atlanta. I should be making a committment by july or August. What town is your surgeon and hospital located in? Debbie

Linda, No i have not chosen a doctor yet, but I am considering Dr. Champion. I went for first month for the weight loss and gained a pound! Have not started exercsing yet either, and am quite disgusted with myself about that. I might check out the doctor that you mentioned, but I don't think you are going through Atlanta are you? I just don't want any surprises at the last minute. The thing that concerns me the most about the gastric is the rapid weight loss and sagging skin. I don't think our insurance pays for plastic surgery. Please keep me informed on how you are doing and when you have your surgery!! Thanks for responding. I want to get rid of 90 to 100 lbs. also.

Linda, I am curious as to what made you change your mind to the gastric bypass vs the lapband? I am torn also. I went to obesity.com and could not locate the information you referred to. Do you have a lot to lose?

I know you must be so excited! I would like to know about the weight loss program you used, how much did you lose, did you exercise, etc. I am wondering how strict they are. I didn't start the process until March so it will Sept or Oct before I can qualify for the surgery. Thanks so much for your post. I have had my initial psychological testing and passed. I just don't want any surprises or disappointments at the last minute. I will be using surgeons in Atlanta. Keep me informed!

I would like to communicate with people are GA state employees and are using United Health Care Insurance. Since this is new for us, I feel that we could offer support to each other and stay on top of what the requirements are, etc. Hope to hear from you! Gypsy