I Am New Here...

[kristikay 60]

This is my first day on this cite. I had been following and posting on the lap band cite but when I had my consultation at the bariatric center at the hospital I found out they were not real positive about the lap band and really suggest the gastric bypass. After talking to the nurse and doctor I no longer want the lap band and am now on the way to gastric bypass. I had been so focused on the lap band I don't know a lot about gastric bypass. The one big difference is that the friends and family I confided in about the lap band surgery were very supportive but when I say I am now thinking about gastric bypass they are not supportive at all. I am approved for the surgery and and am on a six month medically supervised diet required by my insurance. I quess evryone knows alot of people that gastric bypass has not worked or made their life worse. It is good to be on here and see the succeses.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Welcome to the group. I'm prove I had no issues with surgery only like throwing up almost 30 days but I'm great now

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

15 years ago my niece had gastric bypass. My husband and I felt it was too invasive for our serious health problems. We opted for the sleeve and so happy!!!!! You will find lots of needed support here! Best wishes!!