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What an awesome Christmas present for you, Kevin!! So many emotions!! It's normal!!
Kristi
Lisa
I couldn't make it work otherwise. :o)
Paula
You will find so much wonderful information and support on here. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't jump on and learn something new! If you are looking for a doc might I suggest Dr.Snyder in Denver. He has free conferences. The next being on Dec.13 and he is an amazing man and doctor. I went to the conference in Oct. and will be going back to the one on the 13th with my husband and parents. Just thought I'd throw my 2 cents in here as there is nobody else that I would consider going to. But thats just me :) Best of luck in your journey!
I'm soo happy for you! Congrats on making your goal and being able to schedule the surgery and get on the loser's bench! I've been thinking about ya and wondering how everything was going. Definitely let us all know how it goes when you get up and moving. Take care and congrats again. I know you'll do great! Lisa
Thanks for the welcome. I don't get to GJ that much, but nice all the same to talk to a fellow Coloradoan.
Happy Holidays!
Melody
Thanks for the welcome. How are you getting your ticker to "stick"? Mine is just showing up as a link.
Hmmm...
Melody
What do you mean by getting your first fill? Where are you in WP? Maybe we can meet up and chat.
Melody
My insurance would not cover the VSG , so I did not have the option. You can read all about it by going to "Surgery Types" up in the left hand corner of this page. I am 53 and had health issues too. I was told by one bariatric Dr. that people over 50 have an increased rate of mortality when undergoing more invasive surgery like RNY, so that is when I chose lapband.
Like Phred said, you should study all your options. Ask your family Dr. and your insurance co. if you have insurance. I had BC/BS and they are picky. All of the surgeries have certain advantages and disadvantages and none are perfect- some are even ment for first stage WLS and require a second operation later.
Good Luck!
Belinda
Check all the forums for the various surgery.
Look for recurring problems, and folks requiring revisions to achieve their weight loss goals.
I selected the sleeve, because I didn't want to go through the fills and unfills attendant with the band, or the possible slippage of the band, gastric erosion problems, and port shifting.
I was not interested in malabsorption that comes with the RNY, as I use various meds and supplements. I had the sleeve at the age of 71, and enjoy the "set it and forget it" aspect of this surgery type.
So, please study the various types of surgery, and find the best one you can live with, and will fit with your lifestyle.
HTH,
Fred
If it feels good, do it! And if it smells good, eat it!
