So many questions..

[KTK1982 0]

Questions for everyone out there! I have a million and appreciate all the information you have. Well first off I am wondering if everyones doctor gave them an option of lap band versus the gastric bypass? My doctor told me that I am a canidate for either one. I am 5'1 and weight 225lbs. Honestly, I never really considedered gastic bypass, but when he mentioned it as an option it made me rethink things a little bit. I think the lap band may be a better choice for me because I do want more children; I have one daughter and I am 26. I feel as if the lap band is less intrusive and obviousy less dangerous, faster recovery etc.

I am also curious at how long the process will take. I have heard it varies, but I am wondering how many tests I will take etc. I got all my blood work done yesterday and then he said I will come in in two weeks and as long as the tests are okay we will book the surgery, but it seems to easy?!?

Thanks everyone!

[HolliJ 24]

My surgeon doesn't do the gastric bypass - just the lap band and the gastric sleeve. He's not a fan of the gastric bypass.

I wish I could get the gastric sleeve, but my insurance company doesn't cover it and I can't afford to self-pay.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

My surgeon presented 5-6 forms of surgery in his seminar. He didn't push me toward any of them. I selected the band and he was 100% on board with it. Although some practices are more busy than others, speed from seminar to surgery usually depends mostly on time for insurance approval. Apparently you are either self-pay or have an insurer who approves quickly (mine did).