Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Hi,

This is all new to me. Including the chatting. I have been on the road to getting a gastric bypass surgery. Just waiting on the Okay from the insurance company. This all start in Feb. of 2007. Needless to say I am down 70 pounds and I am now considering the lapband while the insurance continues to drag their feet. I have considered the risks factors and I'm a pretty sure this is a better options for me, although I have a long way to go.

:help:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Blessed. I love being banded. I think the weight loss is a little slower though. I'm 16 months post op and have lost about 65 lbs.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Blessed, what are you wanting help with? Lots of advice & experience on the board, but I don't see any questions or concerns. :rolleyes:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Blessed,

I feel that way too. I loved being band and I feel God knew what he was doing when he put us together it is just our mismanaging that got us here. I have been band for 5 months and have lost 43 pounds. I feel a whole lot healthier and I'm not sleeping my life away any more.

I hope this will help you decide which way you go and I will be praying for you

Little Shirl

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×