New here-surgery sched July 5
Welcome to the boards and I'm pretty new here myself. After deciding on surgery in April I found the boards here and have leared a ton since then. It's really helped.
Personally, I debated about having surgery for years and when I finally made the decision, I first looked at the band as well. Like you, after reading more about it I decided to go the surgery route. Reading about most people's experience with the band here helped to reaffirm that decision for me. (I think the band can be a good tool, it's just much harder than either VSG or RNY.) I chose the RNY over the sleeve since I have diabetes and sleep apnea. There is a high rate of remission in those two with RNY, but as there is more evidence with the sleeve it may be as effective. I'm still going with the RNY though.
Best of luck to you as you make your decision.
Regards,
Danny
on 5/11/11 3:00 pm
I think RNY is a great way to go. FYI I am 6'5" and weighed 310 lbs before surgery. Also had hypertension, GERD, sleep apnea and sky high cholesterol. My insurance company (BCBS) approved me for RNY on the first submittal. Didn't even have to do a 6-month diet.
While lap band may be more affordable, it's not a long-term solution as the RNY. I don't regret for a single minute having RNY. I only wish I had done it 10 years ago while I was still younger.
Hi Garrett Welcome,
Sit down put ur feet up there is refreshments in the fridge...my original BMI was just a lil over 40..5'11.5 and 300. I went with the VSG instead of the band for alot of the same reasons as everyone else. The one thing that really helped me decide was the fact that they are seeing tons more failure rates on the bands at post 8 years and people are having to have a second or third surgery...Plus my docs decided they didnt want to take a chance with malabosorbtion issues. So here we are I had my surgery on March 7th and am down 55 pounds today...
Everybody has to decide which way to go own their own but this is a great place to come and laugh, vent, BS and cry.
So if you need anything or nothing here we are...
Hugs
G
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