Jules_NC

Thanks girls! I'm in total agreement. Saggy skin or not I'll feel like a new person health wise.

Hey Missy, I have a friend that insists that if I have this surgery that I'll have horrible bags of skin hanging everywhere. One friend that I have actually had gastric bypass and she said she looked better when she weighed 300 lbs than she does now as far as her body goes. But I'm really concerned about my health. I'm 52 and very very small boned. The only reason I know this is because when I had my knee reconstructed the surgeon said he was shocked at how tiny my bones are. I weigh almost 300 and I'm miserable in every way. I'm feelin real discouraged about the surgery now. I dunno. I'm just sad now...

Missy thank you so much! I've been so worried about that. My general Dr. is sending me to a surgeon so I'm at zero in the process but very excited now. Can you tell me about your journey? I haven't a clue what to expect.

Hi everyone. I have a question that I hope someone can answer. In 2009 I had lower abdominal hernia repair surgery. A large sheet of mesh was inserted in my lower stomach. Should I still be able to get lap band surgery? I'd really appreciate it if someone can help me with this question. Thanks!

Sandie, thanks so much for your reply...I'm very excited about my knee replacement. I injured my left knee when I was 13 so I have suffered with that for over 30 years and it's now to the point I just can't handle it much longer...I sincerely hope they will do my lapband even though the hernia is where it is. I just want my life back. I want to feel good again and be able to walk right and not in constant pain or out of breath after 10 fast steps...I don' think that's too much to ask for...lol

Hi ya'll!My name is Jules, I just signed up with ya'll today. I live in Jax. NC & I am 48.I have a question. While talking with my doctor today she suggested that I get lapband surgery. I am 5'2" & weigh 259. Then my husband brought up my hernia. The hernia is located to the right side of my belly button. My doctor then expressed that they may not do the lapband due to where my hernia is. Does anyone have any experience with this? I'm going to have double knee replacement very soon and I would like to get as much of this weight off me as possible. I would appreciate any info anyone has.Thanks,Jules