Good morning ladies.  I recently relocated from Florida.  I had RNY in 2003 and other than some low iron issues, have not had any other problems.  However, my physician in Florida was familiar with bariatric surgeon.  I am currently trying to find a primary physician in either the Northern California area (specifically the Oakland/East Bay area) who is familiar with WLS.  I'd appreciate any help you can give me.

Thanks ladies!!!

For me its simply a matter of trying to keep my focus. I'm transitioning into maintenance and am very worried about regaining anything. My feeling is a once a month meeting is not much time to give up in order to work towards keeping my head screwed on straight, remembering where I've come from and what I've gained. Some meetings are better than others. October will be a special session for a fee held at Sac Food Coop and it will be a cooking class (how to cook bariatric appropriate meals). So, might not be for everyone, but works for me.

I chose the lap-band because I felt it was the best procedure  for me, not necessarily because its the only one my insurance would cover. 

I did my research and reading as well as talking to several people who have had it done prior to making a decision,  there are just as many  success stories with the lap-band as there are the with the bypass and the sleeve.They all have their pros and cons. I guess it just comes down to ones personal choice.

Yes, i did have surgery on 8/26/13 and so far so good.  I assume things are as they should be at this point in healing. I'm just ending my second week post-op. I have y 2 week appointment nest week.       

I sent you a pm.

Larra