keekahari 0 Posted February 1, 2006 Yup, that's me :Banane03: So what's my good news today.. I am off to see the the wizard, the wonder wizard of WLS... Yeah baby! Today is my first appt with Dr. Moazzez. So, hopefully with his guidance, I will come out today with a definate decision... as to RNY or Lap Band. I have been more in favor of Lap Band, but havent 100% made up my mind yet and I need to do that so that I am 100% comfortable with my decision. So hopefully, with the DOC help, I can finally make that decision. I post again when I get home...:xena_banana: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSasha 0 Posted February 1, 2006 :gluck: and dont forget to let us know how things went. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teresita 0 Posted February 2, 2006 :director: Keeeeeeee where are you? :update: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stockymd 0 Posted February 3, 2006 Right...Where did she go :target: .. She fell off WHERE YOU AT GIRL??? HOLLA BACK!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keekahari 0 Posted February 3, 2006 Hello ladies.. Sorry I didnt get a chance to update earlier. I have bee WAY TOO DARN BUSY with work stuff. Anyways... My appt. with Dr. M went well. I am a good candidate (knew that already as big as my azz is :bananajump: I really like the Doc, even though he's married... and he told me about her a couple of timess (I must have been giving him the eye ) But what I was most disappointed about is I was hoping he was gonna tell me that either one, the lap band or the RNY, was best for me and he didnt. He said that is really up to the patient.... well , what if the patient cant decide??? So, I guess my lil high that I was on was deflated a bit. But was still happy I went to see him. He seemed very caring and his stats sounded good. He put me down for the Lap Band and told me if I change my mind just to call him so they can update my info. :decision: I guess I do know that I want the band, I just need to start changing my eating habits/ exercise. The doc said that if I dont excercise, I wont lose weight, even with the band. So, I guess I gotta get my stuff together. He said I only have to lose 10-15 before surgery... ONLY...ha.:frusty: I also go my binder... and my supa dupa folder, that I had been using to organize myself before my appt. I talk to the ins. lady at the office and she said that after my Feb appt with my PCP, to send in my paperwork and they will get me going. So, I am hoping that I can have a surgery early may.:cheer2: Okay, gotta get back to work.... Yes ms. Theresita, I will post my food in a lil bit... although it wasnt good...AGAIN or should I sain IGAIN...:whip: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrie22803 0 Posted February 6, 2006 alright, you're gatting there! my doctor said it depends on if you are more of a quantity eater or a sweets-eater. Lap band for quantity, gastric for sweets, because of the 'dumping'. Like we all say, it's one thing to get banded, but your brain has to get banded, too. That's the hard part. Anyway, it seems like you're on your way, so keep it up, 10-15 pounds for the rest of your life...no problema! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystalstar11 0 Posted February 7, 2006 Go Kee ....Go Kee ....Go Kee..... Hey if I could lose this before surgery weight I know you can do it too. We are all rooting for you. So Go Kee! Do your thing! Karen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keekahari 0 Posted February 14, 2006 Hey Ladies... Just letting u know I had my psyc eval today... Piece a cake and I am not crazyyyyy So I see my PCP this Friday, and then I will fax my papers over to Dr. M. (they said I could even though I still have two more appts to finish) So, we'll see what happens! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ConnieA0278 0 Posted February 14, 2006 Hey Ladies... Just letting u know I had my psyc eval today... Piece a cake and I am not crazyyyyy :Banane40: So I see my PCP this Friday, and then I will fax my papers over to Dr. M. (they said I could even though I still have two more appts to finish) So, we'll see what happens! Thats Great news but are you sure your not crazy??? I sure thought you were:heh: . Can't wait to see ya Sunday, so we can all be crazy together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keekahari 0 Posted February 15, 2006 I do like livin la vida loca!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teresita 0 Posted February 15, 2006 Kee tell everybody the truth:speechles ....ok I will....she only had to pay him a little bit:nervous to sign the papers. Nutball on the loose......whhheeeeeww..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dacr64 0 Posted February 18, 2006 Ok....I'm researching getting the band done. I just read here that lap-band for quantity and bypass for sweets! My dilema.....my quantity is sweets! I am crazy!...hehehe....just bi-polar crazy and my manic binges are always sweet related! I wonder if this is going to be an issue as I havne't even cosidered bypass because it's so invasive and there are so many bowel issues after the surgery. I have enough bowel issues on my own..... Does anyone know why the "dumping" happens with the sweets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrie22803 0 Posted February 18, 2006 Because a lot of your intenstines have been bypassed, the sugar all goes directly into your bloodstream and spikes your insulin levels. This causes people to feel sick, have diarrhea, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dacr64 0 Posted February 18, 2006 Thanks for the info.... But, if that is the case and you get the dumping syndrom with sweets and gastric which bypasses your intestines...shouldn't you NOT get the gastric bypass if sweets are you issue??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrie22803 0 Posted February 18, 2006 well, it's supposed to be an aversive technique, you know - you eat the sweets, you get sick, you don't eat sweets anymore - kind of like changing your eating style. with the band you can still eat sweets, but smaller amounts. But it's still not good for you. Especially if you drink chocolate milkshakes or ice cream, which can go down easily, but then you will be dissappointed because you won't lose any weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
