I need questions answered on lapband surgery!!!

I am having the lapband surgery the 28th of this month. Dr. Steely in Clarksville Tenn. is doing it. I cannot have the other surgery done because I am at high risk. I was told when I wake up that I will have a machine to breathe for me do to my many complications. I am wondering if there is anyone out there who had or are having the same problem like this?? I know this surgery is the best thing for me to do, I am scared and I know I have to do this for myself--any information would be gratefully appreciated. Thank-You Rebecca Lyon

Hi Rebecca, how are you at high risk? What is it that makes you a high risk that you can only have lapband? Reason I asked, is because I was denied by 3 Dr.'s because they said I am a high risk. But then they were lied to by Dr. letters saying I was a diabetic insulin dependent, pulmonary hypertension, and congestive heart failure. I don't have any of that. I do however, have level 16/13 sleep apnea, arthritis, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and thyroid problems. I can only have an open rny, instead of Lap rny due to many surgeries and a lot of scar tissue. Good luck to you, Kathy The machine to help you breath, is a ventalator. I will also have to be ventalated.

Dear Kathy, Hello again, I was told I was high risk because of these conditions 1}severe sleep apnea 2}copd 3}diabetes--insulin and pills 4}3 strokes 5}high blood pressure 6} thyroid 7}neuropathy--fromn the diabetes my sister had the open rny last Oct. she has lost 125lbs so far. She is looking really good. I don't know if I am just scared about the surgery itself or scared that it won't work. Sincerely, Rebecca Lyon

Rebecca, I had lap band on Sept 9th of this year. I like to keep up with the TN message board, but I get a lot more info on the lap band board. Click on the words, lap band, next to my name and it will take you there. Good Luck in your journey. Michelle