My eyes are OPEN

[KellyLuvsDave 0]

Hi my name is Kelly this is my very first post:clap2: . I have been researching WLS for years. I'm 31 happily married (no children).I know that I want WLS and always thought the open RNY was what I wanted, But yesterday I met with my surgeon for the first time, I let him know all about me,and I let him know that in the future I want children,he instantly stopped talking about the RNY and with his professinal opinion told me I should have the Lapraroscopic Adjustable Lap Band, :eek: I never thought that was an option for me, so now I'm just doing as much research about this as I can, and truthfully so far it sounds sooooooo much safer and all around better than the RNY, any help with my research would be greatly appreciated. :help:

Thank you

[paula 4]

Hi Kelly - and welcome to LapBandTalk.com

My only suggestion is to check with your insurance comp. to see of the LapBand is covered (if you are NOT paying cash). A LOT of insurances pay for RnY, but not the band. Hopefully yours will :eek:

Good luck!

[Alexandra 55]

Hi Kelly, welcome to LBT!!

How interesting to hear a doctor suggest banding so strongly over RNY. Did he give you information as to why he preferred the band for you? Pregnancy is indeed possible after RNY. I agree with his assessment, naturally, :eek: but I'd be interested to hear if he gave you reasons.

Poke around, there's lots of information here. And feel free to ask whatever questions you need to!

[KellyLuvsDave 0]

HI its Kelly Again Saturday morning I went out to get my mail,,,,,,in it was a letter from EBMC (my insurance) the words i thought i would never see,,,We approve the laproscopic lapband surgery as we see it medically needed,,,,OMG i just stopped, to make sure my eyes weren't playing with me.SO my surgeon wants to do next month,,,,but I have to do it in June so i can get an approved leave of absense from work,,,,so now I really need SUPPORT,,,,, any would be greatly appreciated

[mychevygirl 0]

Congrats on your letter!!! I'm jealous I'm self pay... INSURANCE is not my best friend... but MY BAND will be. I'm really happy for you!

[Wheetsin 714]

I never thought that was an option for me

You've tapped my curiosity -- why would you think it not an option for you?

[KellyLuvsDave 0]

Thank you for everyones support,

I never thought the lap-band was for me, because I always thougt it was for smaller (chubby) people, not me:rolleyes: , But my surgeon says it would be the best thing for me,especially when I told him I wanted a baby in a few years.:confused:

[PhotoNut 7]

Awww! :confused: Grats Kelly, I remember well that feeling of hope that surges through you when you first find out you're going to get your band. I'm very happy for you!