Confused..

[lillita 18]

Thank you all for the great advice. I went to a seminar today given by one of the dr's and he went through the 3 different approaches.

After a couple of hours and talking to several of his patients -- I know that I don't want the gastric bypass. I am not sure, but it just doesn't feel right to me. I like the concept of the lap-band but am a little weary of the fills (hate needles) :-) and the sleeve sounds like a good option too. They all seem to have their risks and their pro's and con's.

I am going to go visit the dr and talk to him about it. He did say in the seminar that he leaves the decision to the patient as to what they want to do. He said having the lap band is great for those that are good about making sure they go to their appointments, get their fills, go to support groups, etc. Not that the others don't have to do the same things but the lap-band does require fills as the others don't.

I guess I am just going to have to weigh the pro's and con's and figure out what is best. It is such a tough decision. But, believe it or not I felt comforted knowing that the success rate is so high and the risk of complications is so low....

[Cleo's Mom 257]

Spartan you sound familiar. Have you been here before?

Exactly what I was thinking.

[LEXUS86985 21]

I don't know anything about any procedure other than what I've had done, and the reasons that were personal to me for choosing the lap band. Each person needs to do their own research and figure out what will be best for them. I assumed my doctor would try to persuade me to have bypass surgery...but he didn't. He asked me why I wasn't considering it, and I told him. I was one of the heavier people to have the lap band procedure done... but 8 months post op....he is THRILLED with my results!! I haven't been perfect, but I'm using this "tool" as it should be used. If I choose to eat half a gallon of ice cream each night...I seriously doubt I would lose any weight. I am a foodie...I love food...I love to cook and bake. Things are definitely changing in that aspect of my life...now instead of cooking alot, I cook small amounts. I treat myself well because If I don't, who will? We're all here to help one another, so please don't feel like you can't express your feelings and opinons, because I do care!! :-)