I had the surgery in 2009. It was definitely a journey to get to the point of actually doing it.
I was part of low carb friends for almost two years and yoyo diet with drs also. I finally just made the decision I needed a stronger tool to help me achieve what I always wanted. 

 I cried the first time I realized I could sit on the floor Indian style with my four kids and get up with out having to roll over or hold on to anything. There was so much life I was able to participate in so effortlessly. 

To get to my decision I contacted my insurance company directly and they told me what exactly they covered and what their policy was for the procedure. Then I contacted the dr and found out what his office policy and procedure was for actually committing to the surgery with me.


There were trade offs , having to take vitamins and blood work for the rest of my life, wondering what complications i would have during or after,  These were challenges i was ready to take after I did a lot of research and made plans.

I don't regret it at all and take responsibility for the health issues I have to maintain that I created with the rny bypass. Most important for me also was to have support and encouragement around me as my life changed.
My husband was great(he also had the surgery) and my family who has always been overweight was not critical of my decision, and very helpful in any way  I needed. 
The OH board was Wonderful resource that my Drs office required of us to join several months before the surgery.

I am still on the journey to completing what I started with the weight loss. I am in my plastic surgery phase. Its almost just as much apprehension and anticipation as the actual rny surgery.
But  I am ready to move on to that phase.

Keep looking on the boards and asking questions and looking at profiles, you will soon be able to make your decision when you are ready.

My profile has some info you might like to see, please take a look and if you have any questions you feel i can help with let me know.

Hi, I posted over a month ago and no one replied but I don't give up. I have a question for those of you that is several years past surgery. Has anyone had problems with developing hypogllycemia or even diabetes since your surgery?
I have lately but could be from many of the other health problems that I have and not related to my sugar. I have never had one regret of having the gastric bypass. would do it again.
I do think it is a choice but maybe not foreveryone. I really think with my heart problems, I would not have lived to be 62 which I turned this month!
I did not make the choice to do any plastic work due a lot to my health but I have thought if I had the chance, I would do a couple things just for the fact of my skin in hot weather can be irratited. I am in Tennessee but don't really know where anyone else is located.
Blessings to all, GinGin

 posted on the plastics board but need help for here in TN.
I have seen three Drs in Nashville
so far the pics and inovation I liked best were Dr. Maxwell
Has anyone used Dr. Maxwell in Nashville?

I have a date set but wanted to get other input before  a true commitment
to it.

If you have had plastics done please leave a message.

I am not sure what questions I should be asking.
I am looking at photos from their office and trying to compare how good a job they have done.
I am lost on what else I should be looking for when picking one.

Any experiences or help would be appreciated, 
thanks


Ps. I am looking at tummy tuck, breast lift with augmentation, and monsplasty
any insight to these would be great
thanks

Please keep coming back and reading and telling your story. I know when I was new on here I learned so much before I had my surgery and I really found a great support group.

Good Luck to you

Deborah

Hey there, thanks for your reply!! Actually I came across Dr. Washington's information, which is the Dr. out of Conway, SC. i contacted them last week and confirmed their price of 8,000 for the sleeve. he has great reviews and the price covers everything.

So I have chose him and will be having my sleeve in SC.

Thanks again :)

Tea