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He didn't say either except that since I am from NS I am funded only for RNY and would have to pay for the band myself. I cannot afford the band so its not an option for me. He has done RNY on people who have a BMI lower than 60 and I'm hoping that is the case with me.  If I got this close to be let down I will be so terribly upset and depressed. Now I'm worried.... :(

I will be asking the questions at the session on Tuesday though. 

Debbie,

When I saw Dr. B. he said I could have either surgery, because my BMI was 50. Obviously I am also doing the GB, as I can't afford $5000. for the band. I am confident that you will be able to have the GB. Sometimes I wish I could have the lap band, but it's not a possibility.

Please let me know what you find out on Tuesday. When I had my info session, I did not see Dr. B. I only saw the dietition, nurse, physocologist and the guest speaker. No Dr. B.

Debbie, let me know what you find out too. I told Dr B I absolutely want the RNY and he flatly refused because both my BMI is below 60 and the lapband is covered here by medicare.If it were not covered I would have had a choice so I presume that is why you also have a choice. His belief is that the banding is every bit as effective long term and no impact financially, therefore makes no sense to undergo more serious surgery if the outcome will be the same. I told Nathalie today that I will still fight him on it because I really want the bypass but he was very adament what he will do. No choice. Obviously I'll take whatever help I can get but I'm still going to try and persuade him my way. I'm just so grateful that I'm into 'months' waiting instead of 'years'...yay.

I also got a call and will be at the Jan. 27 session! I too was worried about gaining weight over Christmas, but I actually lost. I'm sure you'll be fine, especially if you watch yourself from now on.

That's great!!! We can anticipate the excitement (or nervousness) together. It's great that you lost already. I'm working on it very hard so hopefully I will be down too by the 27th.