Thinking of Having the Lap Band Surgery

[mollymai 0]

My name is Maisha and I have been procrastinating having the lap band. I have been on almost every diet and I have failed everyone. I know that even if I were to have the lap band I would still have to change my lifestyle. I am now on Jeny Craig and it is so costly and sometimes I can not afford the food. My husband does not agree with me having the surgery,but he is also not fat and don't have to carry excess weight.

When I first went to formal seminar I weighed 290 in 2007 now I weigh between 282 and 279. My weight keep fluctuating. I need a lot of support not just from family but from those who have suceeded. My mother and my best cousin will support and my cousin is deciding on having it herself.

I have medi-cal and I belong to Kaiser so I believe they will cover the cost. At least I hope so. I also called to make me an appointment with Kaiser so that I ca attend the orientation.

Thank you for listening to me and I will keep you posted.

[MacMadame 81]

Are you in CA? Around here Kaiser does RnY (Bypass), Lap Band and VSG (sleeve). So look into all of them before you decide. From what I've seen, they push a LOT of people to RnY so it pays to do your homework first.

This page lists the 4 surgery types performed in the US and approved by the ASMBS and gives some pros and cons of each:

Weight-Loss Surgeries Compared