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beverly751
on 7/7/08 1:28 pm
Topic: RE: Having Trouble deciding which to have Lap Band or Gastric bypass, Help
Me, too, Tyna. Everything I have read points me in that direction. It's just safer. I like that it can be adjusted, as we as reversed if necessary, too. Also, as I said before, people that have the lap band really seem to love it, especially once they are past the first couple of weeks or so. I don't know how many times I have read, "I love my band", and "It's the best decision I have ever made for myself". The pictures of course are phenomenal. Either the band or gastric bypass can be subverted by not adhering to the necessary program, but so many are making the lap band work and enjoying good health again, without taking the larger risk entailed by the gastric bypass. By the way, I found a really good lap-band board in Yahoo groups called Smartbandsters. There is one lady on there, Dr. Jesse Ahroni, that has written a highly recommended book on the subject. I've never met her personally, but she is on that board a lot giving very helpful advice. She had the surgery herself over 8 years ago.
montanadi
on 7/7/08 11:17 am, edited 7/7/08 11:19 am - Sheridan, MT
Topic: RE: Roll Call - Let's see whose out there!

First Name:   Diane
Location:   Sheridan, Mt (not to be confused with Sheridan, Wy)
Pre-op or Post op:  Pre-op, awaiting approval
Surgery Date:
Surgery Type:  Lap RNY
Surgeon:  Dr. Martin-Great Falls
Insurance:   BlueCrossBlueShield
Length Of Time For Approval: So far it's been 17 days
If you are post op - have you had any complications:
If you are post op what do you regret:
If you are pre op what questions do you have: Why do they have to put that icky catheter in if surgery only takes a hour and a half?
Highest Weight:  348
Surgery Weight:
Current Weight:   348
Goal Weight:   161
Favorite Protein:  steak
Favorite Protein Drink:  not sure yet
Favorite Multi Vitamin:  not sure yet
Any Other Vitamins and Supplements:
Reason for having WLS: so I can be healthy, move and live life instead of watching it pass by!
Couple things you look forward to once you have lost weight: Doing things with my teenagers,(yes! they still want to do things with me!) and putting my socks on the normal way!
Did you / will you tell people about having WLS:  I have told my close friends and family, some of my co-workers, I will probably tell anyone, but I will not let negativity get to me!
Are you planning on having plastics:  oh, yes, i'm going to start saving as soon as I'm done with paying for my surgery expenses! most likely, boobs,wings and perhaps a little tummy tuck!

Tyna S.
on 7/7/08 9:12 am - Billings, MT
Topic: RE: Having Trouble deciding which to have Lap Band or Gastric bypass, Help
Just putting in my 2 cents on the subject.  I have chosen LapBand and I have since the beginning.  There was a brief period where I did consider RNY for it's obvious benefits and quicker results.  But in the long run, I have a lot to lose but not enough for RNY.  I have about 100 pounds to lose.  I can lose that with LapBand.  It might take me a year or so. Just "food" for thought :-) Tyna
Felicia S
on 7/7/08 8:52 am - Billings, MT
Topic: RE: Roll Call - Let's see whose out there!
First Name: Felicia
Location:
Billings, MT
Pre-op or Post op:
Post Op (21 Months out)
Surgery Date:
October 2, 2006
Surgery Type:
RNY
Surgeon:
Dr. Rohrer - Great Falls, MT
Insurance:
Premera BCBS
Length Of Time For Approval:
48 hours +/-
If you are post op - have you had any complications:
Nope not a single one. If you are post op what do you regret: Yes - That I didn't do the surgery years and years ago.
If you are pre op what questions do you have:
Highest Weight:
427 lbs
Surgery Weight:
359 lbs
Current Weight:
169 lbs
Goal Weight:
150lbs - but to be honest I am terribly happy where I currently am.
Favorite Protein:
Jerky, cheese, cottage cheese - they are my staples
Favorite Protein Drink:
Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex Chocolate - its yummy, tastes like chocolate milk.
Favorite Multi Vitamin: Twinlab Daily One
Any Other Vitamins and Supplements:
Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Omega 3, B Complex
Reason for having WLS:
My son and my husband. I wanted to live and was tired of dying.
Couple things you look forward to once you have lost weight:
OMGOSH this list is so long now lol. I have accomplished tons of things I thought I would never do again. I fit anywhere, I go every where, I buy clothes IN town, I am hardly ever tired, I can run, I can play, I LIVE!
Did you / will you tell people about having WLS:
I tell everyone that will listen. I do regret some people I told pre op but thats water under the bridge. If people ask I proudly tell them I had WLS.
Are you planning on having plastics:
Need it? YUP Going to have it? NOPE!

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Total Loss To Date: -262lbs
CHANGE YOUR MIND, CHANGE YOUR DAY!
Accept responsibility for your choices and actions.
Believe that you're worth the time and the effort.
Commit and don't quit until your dreams come true.

Tyna S.
on 7/7/08 8:48 am - Billings, MT
Topic: RE: Roll Call - Let's see whose out there!
First Name:  Tyna Location:  Billings Pre-op or Post op:  Pre-Op Surgery Date:  Unknown, hopefully this fall Surgery Type:  LapBand Surgeon:   Dr. Rohrer Insurance:  Aetna Length Of Time For Approval:  If you are post op - have you had any complications: If you are post op what do you regret: If you are pre op what questions do you have:  Tons, Too many to ask here Highest Weight:  268 Surgery Weight: Current Weight:  249 Goal Weight: 145 Favorite Protein:  Favorite Protein Drink:  Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex Chocolate, EAS Chocolate Favorite Multi Vitamin:  Not set on one particular one yet Any Other Vitamins and Supplements: Benefiber - Orange Chewables Reason for having WLS: Health, Play with my kids, Not be the "fat" mom :-) Couple things you look forward to once you have lost weight:  Tennis, Golf, Jogging with my daughter, Chasing my son, Cleaning house with dying Did you / will you tell people about having WLS:  For now it's only very close friends, my family and my mom and sister Are you planning on having plastics:  Hopefully ($$$)
Felicia S
on 7/7/08 8:06 am, edited 7/7/08 8:09 am - Billings, MT
Topic: Roll Call - Let's see whose out there!

Even though this board doesn't move much, I suspect that there are a lot of people that lurk. So I thought maybe we could do a roll call and see whose out and about on the board. 

Just copy and paste the following into a reply to this post =0)

First Name:
Location:
Pre-op or Post op:
Surgery Date:
Surgery Type:
Surgeon:
Insurance:
Length Of Time For Approval:
If you are post op - have you had any complications:
If you are post op what do you regret:
If you are pre op what questions do you have:
Highest Weight:
Surgery Weight:
Current Weight:
Goal Weight:
Favorite Protein:
Favorite Protein Drink:
Favorite Multi Vitamin:
Any Other Vitamins and Supplements:
Reason for having WLS:
Couple things you look forward to once you have lost weight:
Did you / will you tell people about having WLS:
Are you planning on having plastics:

 

Ok so that is all I can come up with right now lol.
Enjoy!
*huggles*
=0)

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Total Loss To Date: -262lbs
CHANGE YOUR MIND, CHANGE YOUR DAY!
Accept responsibility for your choices and actions.
Believe that you're worth the time and the effort.
Commit and don't quit until your dreams come true.

beverly751
on 7/7/08 7:29 am
Topic: RE: Having Trouble deciding which to have Lap Band or Gastric bypass, Help
Bobbie, I am also in the process of making the decision between lap-band and RNY. May I ask which surgery your friends have had and why they counsel against the lap-band? From most boards I have read, nearly everybody that contributed that has had the band for any length of time, loves it. I am like you in being very leery of being in a situation where you couldn't reverse a surgery that leaves you with a malabsorption  problem. Thanks, Beverly
Felicia S
on 7/6/08 11:15 pm - Billings, MT
Topic: RE: Having Trouble deciding which to have Lap Band or Gastric bypass, Help
Congrats on making a choice. Best wishes to you!

*huggles*
=0)

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Total Loss To Date: -262lbs
CHANGE YOUR MIND, CHANGE YOUR DAY!
Accept responsibility for your choices and actions.
Believe that you're worth the time and the effort.
Commit and don't quit until your dreams come true.

Bobbie53
on 7/6/08 1:40 pm - Helena, MT
Topic: RE: Having Trouble deciding which to have Lap Band or Gastric bypass, Help
Thank you for your thoughts, I have done alot of reading on both, I think I'm going to go with the lap band, I don't like the idea of something being cut and never being able to fix it again. Hugs Bobbie
Carrie B.
on 7/6/08 8:03 am - Miles City, MT
Topic: RE: No word yet on approval..
I am coming from Miles City which is about 4 hours. I booked rooms at the Great Falls Inn, it is right next door and the rate is $52.00 if you are doing medical. I hope this week flies by, I have so much to do at work, but to be completely honest I am struggling with concentrating on that right now. I can't wait to talk to you Amy and see how it all went. I will keep checking the boards.


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