Sort of new here

Hi everyone. I had joined last fall when I went to a
Lap band presentation at Keene, turns out my insurance would not cover it there and I got somewhat derailed. Well I am back at it so here I am again. I decided I was going to do more checking and turns out DHMC Hanover is Center of Excellence for Lap band so I went to the info session last Friday. Halfway through it just hit me - I want gastric bypass. I think it will work much better for me. I LOVE sweets and snacking and I live 1.5 hrs from Dartmouth. Figures I can't literally walk up the street to get it done at Keene. So my mind is made up, I have started the psych eval, met with my PCP, had a full physical scheduled for July and the blood work on Tuesday. So all that will be left is the gallblader ultrasound. I am finally so ready for this. I have hit my breaking point and am finally ready for this. I feel so good about my decision. Would love to talk to anyone else who is just gettng going as well.

 Hello!  The same exact scenario happened to me except I live in the other direction (Loudon).   I am having my RNY on June 29th and am delighted with my decision.  Cathy :)  

That is awesome.  You are wise to go the way you are.  With the lap band you can eat sweets and nothing will stop you.  If it is a problem, then gastric is the way to go.  Good luck with everything, and hopefully your surgery will be scheduled soon.

I am glad you have jumped in, I am sort of starting myself, I went through all the classes and things with my husband,  and now I am starting the process for myself with hopes to have the surgery by December, (I did my weigh in with Nancy yesterday at Sam's 1 week post-op check)
so I am doing this for me this time.  I am the same way with sweets and am a stress baker, some people shop i bake, so this has been a real challenge for me. Ohh well Welcome and jump in wherever you can.

Welcome to the club!!  I had a gastric bypass in October and for me it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.  My health has improved so much it is almost unbelievable.  Sometimes when I catch my reflection in a store mirror, I don't even recognize myself.  This is a great forum filled with caring people who are so supportive.  I am  glad you have started the journey to bettter health.

Congratulations!! It feels great when you just know it's right! I contemplated this surgery for 3 years before I finally went to the info session and I knew in my heart it was the right decision for me! I'm so happy for you! Keep us posted!

D

Thanks everyone! Its great to have found a place where everyone is so supportive, and fairly local as well - its not like NH is all that big. I've been trying to have a little walk each day - I am so out of shape its not funny and my back and knees are killing me. But - that will all get better someday, can't wait.

I wanted lap band too, but realized (after much debate) that bypass was the way to go because I also love sweets and am a grazer. I had surgery in January and it was uneventful and one of the best things I have ever done for my health.

Welcome to our little group!

Mary

Hello and welcome!!
I went to my info session thinking lap band but left knowing I needed RNY. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself and I have not one regret. Well that's not true..I do wish I had done it sooner but I know I did it when I was ready. Good luck on your adventure!!!

Rosemary