Change of heart or stomach???

Okay friends, here's the scoop. Let me remind you of my horrible indecisions. I seriously thought about the lapband, decided to try wei watchers again, and have changed my mind again. I still am going out of control with my food. I am aware of what I am doing (that's what wei watch does for me), I just can't stop. I don't eat horrible food all the time, I just eat a lot. I feel like I need a tool. I read so many times of people saying their biggest regret is not having done wls sooner. I don't want to have that regret. I'm going to be 26 on Monday and need a lifestyle change. I'm ready to start living my life, rather than letting food control me. Soooo......I want to be sleeved. I don't want fills, adjustments, malabsorbtion issues, etc. I think a banana is it for me. lol. Today I will call and find out what insurance thinks about sleeves. I know they cover the other two main surg, but not sure about vsg. I hope it falls under the "etc" part of my insurance manual. LOL. A big hug and thanks to ms. ruth for the kind response she sent me in regards to all of my questions about wwise. Thanks for making me feel validated and not crazy. Thanks for the listening ear to all for letting me vent. I now have to tell my hubby and close friends about this serious change of heart. Any input, advice, or thoughts on the surgery are welcomed. Honesty is key, and each are entitled to their own opinions so please feel free to let me have it. Lots of love and warm thoughts, Joni

Joni, I certainly support your decision. I know that I couldn't have lost 99 pounds without my tool. I couldn't tell you how many times I have tried Weigh****chers as well as other numerous diets. All I would do is lose a little bit of weight, and gain back a whole bunch more and put it in different places. I think the key is to do your research and educate yourself about the different types of surgeries. Then it is ultimately up to each individual to choose the tool that they think will work best for them. Best of luck to you on your journey and please let me know if I can help you in any way, (((((HUGS))))) Rita

Congrats to you on making the decision. We are all here because we have failed at one diet or another in our lives more than once. The people having the sleeve are very happy with it. Whatever procedure you have, know that Weight Wise is wonderful!

Joni, i tried pills, diets, I was told about WLS 9 years ago and I chickened out. So I wasted 9 years of just existing. Last year I made the decision to have gastric bypass, my brother wanted me to have the band and Like I told him its my body my life and I have researched it. So my advice to you is simple. RESEARCH and Be informed of the coomplications and success rate of each different surgery. THen do research on the surgeon you chose. How many surgeries has he/she preformed, what is their success rate, what kind of pre and post surgery support are you going to recieve, will they let you talk to previous patients, what kind of pre surgery help advice training etc do they offer.  I personally looked at two different surgeons and I finally chose Dr. Keith due to his expereince his success rate and his program for before and after surgery. I am so glad I chose him. He is straight forward no nonsence kind of guy with a a sense of humor. As you said you need a tool, but at the same time you need to ask your self a simple question...why do allow food to control your life? That is the one question that will help you make the right decision for you. Rather you are being sleeved or RNY you have to take control of your addiction to food or it will transposed to something else.  Since my surgery, I have lost a whole human being but in turn I found me AGAIN! The woman who wouldnt take no for answer and spoke her mind. I have had alot of complications which I have put on my blog but the question is would I do this again and the answer is hell ya! Rny saved me from the life of eatting myself to death and dying a young age where I wouldnt be a nusiance to my nieces and nephews (BTW I plan on living to be 138 and just agrivating them to no end).  I would write down the pros and cons of having surgery versus not and realizing,not only will you have a tool but a life style change that is permnanet. Its alot to think about. If you have any questions that you would like to ask me I am blunt and open about my journey...Good luck to you and I will be sendinf postive thoughts your way...Pattye

Joni you know what I have said before but I will still say it again.  You do what you have to do, your way, and I will support you and give you strength, guidance, and encouragement every step of the way.  No matter what you chose to do, or when you end up doing it, you have all of us on your team.  Have a good weekend and hope to see ya on the 27th.

Joni I love my sleeve.  I dont have to worry about the fills and worring about slippage of band.  I think the sleeve would be an awesome tool for you.  If you have any questions please PM me and will answer anything that I can. Karen

Joni, I support you in any disicion you make feel free to use me as a sounding board . as we talked about today my opinion is for the sleeve for you but no matter what anyone else thinks you have to make the choice. your such a smart lady and you have the power to make the right informed choice.