jbringgs10

Hi everyone! So I had my first appointment today with my program and I am very excited and anxious to get this started! My program (Sentera Norfolk) required a program fee, blood tests, mandatory pre-op tests, and support groups. I met with the surgeon and he is a really nice guy and I feel comfortable with him doing my surgery. I went in wanting Lap-Band, after extensively researching the Pros and Cons of each procedure. He was honest about the weight loss with the band, saying that patients can cheat and that it requires hard work. Gastric Bypass is out of the question for me, a I am young (22) and when I get to the point of where I want children, I want to make sure they get all of the nutrients and vitamins they need. Recent research has shown that women who've had gastric bypass and get pregnant are more likely to have babies who have nutritional deficiencies. Ideally, I would like the Sleeve, but I don't really fancy the idea of part of my stomach being removed forever. However, I realize there are risks with this procedure as well. I'm really determined to be successful with this band. I know that it requires a lot on my part. I know that I will have to exercise and fight off urges to the same food that I eat now. But for some reason I just feel like this is right for me. I want to be the exception, to be successful with this, like so many other people here have been.

Good Luck! Congratulations on your surgery and I hope that you have a great recovery!