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I am new at this...just got my test overwith....all came back great....a bit anemic but was prescribed iron...just 2 pts under ...i re took the blood work and everything came out great....my pc has not cleared me...but i remember him saying he had 30 days...to respond/tests...this is driving me nuts....I called my pc's office..2x...haven't heard nothing from him...I have been searching the gastric bypass online...it scares the heck out of me....has anyone had the gb done in NM?...I am leaning forward the lap band...seems like it anything goes wrong at least it can be reversed.....I sure hope this post goes through....:thumbup:

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I am new at this...just got my test overwith....all came back great....a bit anemic but was prescribed Iron...just 2 pts under ...i re took the blood work and everything came out great....my pc has not cleared me...but i remember him saying he had 30 days...to respond/tests...this is driving me nuts....I called my pc's office..2x...haven't heard nothing from him...I have been searching the gastric bypass online...it scares the heck out of me....has anyone had the gb done in NM?...I am leaning forward the lap band...seems like it anything goes wrong at least it can be reversed.....I sure hope this post goes through....:embaressed_smile:

Pat it went thru :cursing:

The reasons you mentioned are the reason I chose lapband - and it's the best deceision I every made

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Hi :redface: I had lapband for many reasons

Gastric Cons

1. terrified of malabsorbtion issues

2. rerouting the plumbing God engineered stomach and

intestines

3. evasiveness of surgery

4. Losing weight tooo fast

LapBand Pro

1. much less evasisve

2. no rerouting the plumbing which takes care of absorbtion

issures

3. Adjustable

4. Removable if complications arise

5. Slower weight loss is healthier. I did gain it all in a year.

Don't expect to lose it all in a year.

6. I actually retain some control over how much I lose and how

fast!!

It made more sense in my logical brain. The type of surgery is a personal choice. Make a chart and list your positive and negative feelings for each procedure. That could be the thing that helps you to make up your mind and it will be something to look back at when you get scared about the decision you have made.. And trust me you will doubt yourself a hundred times. ReReading the pros and cons will help you stay centered.

I had the lap band on Aug 12, 2008 and have lost 2 clothing sizes. I love my band.:).. I go on Oct 14th for my first fill. I hope I still love it then. LOL

Sometimes another point of view seems to make a difference.

Hope this helps you in your decision.:)

Vera

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