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You sound as bad as me! When they sent in my paperwork for approval I was scheduled for a band. The doc had told me I didn't have to make up my mind that day for sure but which did I want to get started. Before I heard I had been approved I called to have it changed to RNY. They had already had me approved for the band but I hadn't heard from them. So, they put the paperwork thru for the RNY.
I STILL was researching and asking question. I went to the PCP to discuss it with her. We decided I should go with the band. They told me I was approved for both so it wouldn't be a big deal to change. Than I found out I had been "unapproved" for the band. I had to go thru approval again and was told if I changed my mind again I wouldn't be approved. I can see where they were coming from but, I had been told I didn't have to make up my mind until it was time to start the liquid diet as they are different.
Good Luck with which every you chose.
I STILL was researching and asking question. I went to the PCP to discuss it with her. We decided I should go with the band. They told me I was approved for both so it wouldn't be a big deal to change. Than I found out I had been "unapproved" for the band. I had to go thru approval again and was told if I changed my mind again I wouldn't be approved. I can see where they were coming from but, I had been told I didn't have to make up my mind until it was time to start the liquid diet as they are different.
Good Luck with which every you chose.
BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.
Congrats on you date!!
I hope you figure out which surgery you want!!
Take care,
God Bless,
Highest weight: 309 pounds ~ October, 2009
PATS ~ Monday, February 22, 2010
RNY ~ Wednesday, March 3, 2010 ~ weight morning of surgery: 279 pounds
7 Months out to the date ~ Total loss of 100 pounds!! October 3, 2010: 179 pounds
February 1, 2011 ~ weigh 146 pounds
Hutch,
I am going to go with the band. I have had the benefit of being able to observe family members who have had both types of surgeries. My brother had RNY and, while he has been very successful with it (lost125lbs), I have watched him have to take all those vitamins and what not.
I also have watched another family member who had the band and she has done quite well also but without all the vitamins. I guess it's just a matter of personal preference.
I am going to go with the band. I have had the benefit of being able to observe family members who have had both types of surgeries. My brother had RNY and, while he has been very successful with it (lost125lbs), I have watched him have to take all those vitamins and what not.
I also have watched another family member who had the band and she has done quite well also but without all the vitamins. I guess it's just a matter of personal preference.
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