Just Had My 1st Appointment

[kristlynngirl 184]

Hi all. Just had my first meeting with the surgeon on Wednesday and now I'm so confused. I originally went in thinking I wanted a band and not a bypass. However, now I'm leaning towards the bypass....and all the research I've done has been for the band!

They explained the average success rates with both surgeries, and my head started spinning I think. If I'm going to have major surgery, I want to give myself the best chance at success.

My insurance will pay for either, and they said I don't have to make a final decision until I schedule my surgery.

I'm going to be 29 in February. They said I have 132 pounds to lose, but the goal in my head was 100. I have no diabetes, hypertension or high cholesterol but I do have sleep apnea and some quality of life issues.

Anyone else go thru thinking they wanted one then thinking they wanted another?

[Rem 87]

The same thing happened to me too.

I went in thinking I wanted the band but all the information he had given me, changed my mind right then and there.

He also told me he was taking more bands out than putting in.

The band is not for me, and I'm glad you found out it wasn't for you either!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

You can do this

[BBdoodle 483]

My sister originally went in with the idea of getting banded but then received the information on all 3 WLS and wanted the best bang for her buck. I went in knowing I wanted the RNY because the percentage of weight loss is the highest with the RNY. I figured if I was going to do this I'm going for the RNY. I see so many people on this site that have been banded and went for the revision to RNY. You need go with what is best for YOU.

[kristlynngirl 184]

If I'm going to have surgery, I want the best outcome possible......not a maybe outcome. They said the lapband is "you on your best diet." Well, had that worked I wouldn't need the surgery in the first place.

[Smilejoelle1 19]

Yes I had the same sentiments. I want what they refer to as the hold standard, plus the thought of slippage and erosion really freak me out. I will say I'm having a harder time deciding on the RNY over the sleeve. The though of following the supplement regime is a bit daunting.