Hi, I am new!

Hello, I am new to the board and site. My surgeon told me last week that he wants me to have the band instead of bypass. So any ifnormation I can get will be a God Send Gift! are you all losing? Did you have pain? How long was the recovery? How long out of work etc? Congrats to everyone here! I look forward to seeing how you are all doing! Thanks Patti

Patti, welcome to the Jan07 board. Did you surgeon tell you why he wants you to get the band. Usually they leave it up to the patient to choose what type they will get. Do you have a date yet? Anna

Hi Anna: He told me that since I am so healthy and have a great deal of muscle mass, he didn't think I needed the bypass. I think that is a good thing! How about you have you had your surgery yet? If so what was it like? Are you happy???? Have a great day Patti