Currently considering RNY

I had a failed band, so something had to be done.  I am on Medicare and they only cover RnY, so I did not have a choice.  If I had the opportunity to choose, I would have picked the DS.  But, RnY it will be. 

Good luck!

Thank you!! I'm not sure I want so many things messed with.  Being a Christian my mental fight is that God made me a certain way and I worry that taking all the parts and moving them will result in worse long term consequences.  I am what people call a healthy fat person.

I do not have high blood pressure, my cholesterol is 163 down from 204 and my blood sugar is normal. I just cant stand this inactive lifestyle because I had been extremely active even 100 pounds ago.  Nothing stopped me from riding my motorcycle, atv, going swimming..dancing, whatever.  This stinks!

So... Im trying to lose as much as possible and I want to go with the least invasive surgery.  I called my insurance today and they cover band and rny BUT she did say that if its not an experimental surgery that it would probably go through.  I have Fallon Community Select..so we will see what the options are down the road. 

How are you doing with your RNY??

I initially wanted the band but was persuaded to do RNY by my doc and the staff.  I was 488 at the time and was 433 when they did my bypass in December.  I was also told to lose 80 to 100 lbs prior to surgery but once I lost 10% of my body weight, they got me on the schedule.  So far, so good and I only wish I'd done it sooner.  This site has made things even more smooth as we are all going through or have gone through the same things!  Best of luck as you continue your journey and decision making process.  I found a doc I could trust to do what was best for me, worked with him to make a plan and we are carrying it out... if you have found that doc, make the plan and make it happen!

Glad you are doing so well!!! :) Congrats on your weight loss! :)