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08-01-2007, 09:00 PM
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| Whipper Snapper |  help i am confussed
hello everyone. I am new to this site and I just wanted to tell you guys that I have enjoyed your stories and comments. My question is I am considering the banding becouse I have a problem with if something is going to go wrong it will with me, but then I hear the stories about not much weight loss and wish they had just done the by-pass first and I am confussed I will be paying for this my self and want to pick the right one first. I also have a problem with low blood sugar I am afraid that I will fill drained all the time if I do the by-pass. I am not a winny-ass although it sounds like it, if any one has any information or comments please let me know.I really want the by-pass, but I am scard!!!!!!!!!
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08-01-2007, 10:00 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Milford Kansas
Posts: 1,205
Weight Statistics 09/01/2006 Start Date:
5' 4"
Height:
254 lb Start Weight:
144 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.3070866142 % % Lost:
02/01/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.5942382812 BMI Start:
24.71484375 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass    |
Normal to be scared. I wanted the lap band in the beginning but insurance wouldn't cover the cost of it but would the by pass because its more long term. I 'm happy I went with the by pass now of course but was very scared too
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08-01-2007, 10:21 PM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Posts: 203
Weight Statistics June 18, 2007 Start Date:
July 25, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
333 lb Start Weight:
184 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
149 lb Weight Loss:
19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.7447447447 % % Lost:
February 25, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.7753061224 BMI Start:
26.3983673469 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |
I actually went to the surgeon with the lap band in mind. After discussing with her, I decided it wasnt quite for me. Here are my reasons:
My recommendation is to go armed with as much information as possible to your surgeon (research thoroughly surgeons) so that the two of you can make an informed decision. Only then will you not feel so frightened. Regards, Tina |
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08-01-2007, 11:05 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,646
Weight Statistics 3-16-2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
294 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.7959183673 % % Lost:
7-23-08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.0418801515 BMI Start:
27.7190911116 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Hi and welcome to the boards. I went with the procedure my doc would be best for me and the health conditions I had. He thought the RNY would be best for me, so that is the choice I made.
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08-02-2007, 12:45 AM
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joinng us. If you have problems with low blood sugar, it's best to discuss your options with your surgeon. There's also another type of surgery, sleeve gastroplasty, which might be one of the choices for you, if low blood sugar is a concern. ((((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well.
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."   Just a li'l bit 'bout myself  |
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08-02-2007, 08:49 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 2,479
Weight Statistics April 11th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
267 lb Start Weight:
149 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
118 lb Weight Loss:
-1 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.1947565543 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.8254394531 BMI Start:
25.5729980469 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I agree along with what tina says. I too really thought I wanted the lap band but talked with my surgeon and he suggested the bypass. I can honestly say I was scared to death too. I was afraid of something bad happening or me being that small percent and of the worst case scenario. I didnt want to leave my kids alone in this world or my husband. But then I was an accident waiting to happen. I could have had a heart attack at any moment or something like that. So after much soul seacrchingand etc.....I decided that the by pass was the correct choice for me. Best of luck with your decision.
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08-02-2007, 08:56 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,768
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
258 lb Start Weight:
158 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
-7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.7596899225 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
23.3299726948 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
yep. i started out thinking about the band but got freaked out by the whole port thing and refilling it and what not. i also thought my body may reject it and i may have to have a second surgery to remove it...that would be just my luck. i wanted something permenant. something that would force me to change the way and what i ate. and the bypass was whats right for me i think. lol! im only 3 months out. its really something you have to research and look into and decide for yourself. dont go by stories of post ops, go to an actual info session with a reputable surgeon who can let you know what may work best for you in your current health situation. good luck on the journey
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08-02-2007, 09:22 AM
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| WLS Master Guru Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana
Posts: 899
Weight Statistics 4/23/07 Surgery Date:
Height: 385 lb Start Weight:
257 lb Current Weight:
190 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.2467532468 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 62 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Welcome to the boards. I initially wanted lapband but after my consult with the surgeon and discussing my eating habits and such. Bypass was the best option for me. Roz
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08-02-2007, 09:30 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 4,948
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
148 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
82 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.652173913 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
29.889112324 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I Also Was Leaning Toward The Lap Band But After Alot Of Research And Also My Surgeon Suggesting The Bypass Would Be Better In The Long Run.
__________________ 3/2008 PREG. START WT 144LBS. GOAL WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL AFTER BABY  230 lbs 7/2007 & 142 lbs 4/2008     |
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08-02-2007, 09:44 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 687
Weight Statistics 6/16/2007 meda-fast Start Date:
July 19,2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
325 lb Start Weight:
201 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
124 lb Weight Loss:
51 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.1538461538 % % Lost:
no time line i just want it to be lost Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4506427916 BMI Start:
32.4387052342 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I never had the band in mind I always new if i was going to go through with it was going to be the RNY or nothing. I new for me at 27 years old takeing 50mg of atanolol was not what i was needing to do. MY waight was out of control and i had to do something about it before it was to late. I'm not going to sugar coat it though. I was scared I took care of everything and i folowed everything my surgen told me to do. I new when i went into surgey i had prepared myself and i was in the best of hands. I will not lie though i also in case something did happen took care of everyting that needed to be done. I made shore i saw everyone gave them my blessings as they did I. I also told my husband if god for bid something happen i wanted a new elfit not something old form the house and my makeup and hair better look Banging. or i would come back and hount him for ever  It sounds a little morbed not to scare you this is just what eased me. everything when't fine though and I have yet to get the new alfit  as with all my choses I left it pritty much in GODS hands and here i am today
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