i have decided

i have decided not to get gastric bypass surgery, but instead get the vertical band... but were a little afraid to go ahead with anything, because we know that the doctor will approve me for surgery because i have already talked to him at the seminar, but since were low-income we have a free med. insurance, and were not so sure they will pay so were going to have to find a new insurance company for me, wait 6 months because you have to before they will pay and then pray to go they have pity on me get ready for the long journey

Good for you for taking the steps toward becoming a healthier human being! Just a thought though: perhaps the Lap-band (Adjustable Gastric Banding) would be more appropriate, given your age. Also, I have read many sources indicating that the results of the VGB are not very good. At least with Lap-band it is reversible. My former surgeon (the one who wouldn't give me a RNY because i'm too young) said he would do the Lap-band on me. JUst a suggestion. Good luck!

I agree, if your gunna get banded, i dont reccomend them, but if you are gunna get banded get the lap band instead of the other one. BUT AGAIN, whatever you do, do alotta research so you know the complications, success and failure rates and such before you go into surgery.

Hey there, As the others have said, the VGB isn't really recommended anymore. From what I know, people who did it years ago are having revisions to other things now. Of course, do your research and decide what's best for you. I had the Lap Band done in July, if you are interested in any of the details for that, feel free to email me or AIM me. I'm usually around. Like I said though, despite what anyone says, you have to do what's right for YOU. Sarah AIM: MysticTaeza