where to start, what to get?

Hi Guys,

I have my app. tonight with my family doctor to finally speak with her about putting my name on the list to get a WLS. now, I see alot of different one, how can I know what would be best for me? I thought it had only bipass but oh was I wrong. I never thought about it until getting more into it and doing research. Mind you, I still not really understand well everyone that is out there.

some advice would be greatly appreciated.

if that help, I'm 27 years old. 5'1 280lbs (BMI 51), have 2 kids and will not have more (hubby is snipped)

TIA!! wish me luch for tonight :) !

What surgeries are covered for you? RNY and VSG? The choice between them depends on a lot of factors. The main one is your health history - do you have a history of reflux/acid/GERD? Do you have diabetes? These are things to discuss with your doctor and with your surgeon.

Good luck.

I live in Canada, so it's paid by medicare. you need to meet creteria to be elligible to it. I am elligible so now im on a waiting list. will discuss with whoever, what would be my option then. I have no clue what kind of surgery we have :/

There are a number of Canadians here and you might find answers in the forum for our province. I know the Ontario board is very active, but I don't know how the rules vary from province to province.

Congratulations on taking control of your life and your weight loss journey. We suggest you research all your options for WLS and OH is the right place for that. Once you have reviewed your options surgery wise and decided on one then your next step is to find a surgeon. We can help you with that. Here are some links that will be helpful in your research.

General information:

About Obesity
About Weight Loss Surgery
Medical Necessity
BMI Calculator
Health Tracker

• DUODENAL SWITCH INFORMATION
• About Duodenal Switch
• Risks and Complications of Duodenal Switch
• Duodenal Switch Diet and Nutrition
• Duodenal Switch Revisions
• Duodenal Switch Insurance Coverage
• Duodenal Switch Forum Contributors
• FEATURED ARTICLES
• Making the DS Switch

• ABOUT LAP-BAND® SYSTEM
• The Obesity Epidemic
• Obesity Treatment Options
• The LAP-BAND System Solution
• LAP-BAND System Weight Loss Surgery
• LAP-BAND System Risk Information
• Post-Surgery Diet, Nutrition, and Exercise
• Living with the LAP-BAND System
• FAQs
• Spotlight Article
• LAP-BAND Forum Contributors

• ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS INFORMATION
• About Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Risks and Rewards of Bariatric Surgery
• Nutritional Guideline after Gastric Bypass
• Life After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Choosing a Bariatric Surgery Center
• FAQ
• Feature Article
• Forum Contributors

• VERTICAL SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY INFORMATION
• About Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Forum Contributors

If you have not done so, contact your insurance company and verify if they cover WLS and if so what procedures and if there are any pre-op qualifications.? If you have Medicaid and or Medicare, contact them to verify if they cover WLS, if so, what procedures and if there are any pre-surgery qualifications you have to meet. Ask for a list of surgeons in your area that take your insurance as there are less and less surgeons that are taking Medicaid and Medicare. Let us know if you need anything else.

Regards,

Kathy

thank you so much, I have been looking around here and I love this site, it's actually the only one I look on because I spoke with my doctor and she told me to not always believe in forum. Here it's different tho, it's people around me, that lives the same thing as me and can give true advice. I just love it here, it's like my new family :) !