Why gastric bypass

[1NaturalLoser 20]

I love this forum and I really appreciate everyone's candor. My choice to have RNY became even easier after eliminating the Lapband as a possibility. I was fortunate enough to observe a coworker's weight loss after her Lapband procedure and I just wasn't impressed. A few months after her surgery she told me that she'd lost a total of 40 pounds. She slimmed down a lot and looked great but when we returned to work after summer break, it looked as though she'd gained the weight back...and then some. VSG never really was an option because I was told from the start that my insurance policy doesn't cover it. I've done so much research on RNY and as nervous as I am to undergo such an invasive surgery, I'm even more nervous about living the rest of my life at such an unhealthy weight. I'd always rejected WLS as an option because I wanted to be able to say I lost the weight on my own. The truth is that I've tried so many ways for so many years to lose the weight. I'd lose a few pounds and gain a whole lot more. I've finally come to terms with the fact that if I could lose it on my own, I would have done so long ago. My surgery is scheduled for November 24 and my excitement to start my new healthier life almost completely outweighs my fears. Again, thanks to all of you who share your experiences and I wish you all the best on your journeys.

[foodfighter78 258]

@1naturalLuser that's great testimony that if all of us here could have lose it on our own will be done already. I'm still waiting on my insurance appeal because I think gastric sleeve might be less invasive. My insurance don't cover gastric sleeve. I don't know why I'm thinking that the sleeve is easier??? I'll give one more week and then I'll ask the dr to go and request insurance for gastric bypass. Good luck on your surgery