Auntter 0 Posted January 25, 2008 This site is so helpful. The doctor I have is great but they only tell you so much. Everyone here is so ready to help. Thanks to all. My surgery is 2/4/08. Can't wait. :redface: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
short1 2 Posted January 25, 2008 What would you like to know? Most are happy to help. JP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janedavis 0 Posted January 26, 2008 I'm sure that all surgeons handle the process differently, but after nearly a year I have finally jumped through my hoops and have been scheduled for surgery on feb. 25, I have 2 appts with my surgeon between now and then as well as a slew of addittional appointments with nurses and classes and pre-opp stuff. I haven't actually met my surgeon yet. Weird in a medical way, but seems to be fairly normal in the weight-loss surgery world I;ve heard. Anyway, I originally chose the Lap-Band after researching it for more than a year and then going to my doctor's seminar last Spring. I was mainly afraid of the 'permanace' of the bypass, and of course of complications. Until I consult with my surgeon on 2/12, I won't know if he thinks I should go with one vs. the other but I'm sort of leaning towards bypass now. That's why I searched for this site tonight. I've done all my research, but I need to hear from more people who are living with the band. For people who have had an option... why have you chosen one over the other? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
