BabyNicole

Hair loss doesn't discriminate. :thumbup: It's due to rapid weight loss and could happen w/o surgery (happened to my aunt).

What I suggest (which is what I did) is to do lots of research on the net. If you ask here, most will say the band is the way to go. If you go on a RNY forum, they will say it's the way to go. The ultimate decision is yours and your doctor's. Good luck!

Oh, that sucks! I was lucky b/c when I was in Vegas we went to a buffet. I was so lucky to get the child's price of $9.99 b/c the adult price was $21.99! Sorry they didn't accommodate you.

I didn't have the band (was going to, but changed my mind to RNY) but felt compelled to write on this thread. First off, I'd like to say sorry that you had so much trouble. I couldn't imagine living like that for three years, with or w/o surgery. I'd also like to say that even though you had that experience doesn't mean that's how everyone's will be. When I was researching Lasik eye surgery I found a forum that scared the CRAP out of me. They tried to talk me out of it telling me how bad it was. I decided to get it regardless. I'm almost 3 years out and doing excellent. Unfortunately not everything works on everyone. With that being said, you are entitled to your opinion and your story. It's always good to hear the good and the bad. I hate hearing how people gain weight after RNY, but I always read the negative posts. I want to know what I may deal with in the future and decide now how I may remedy that. So, good luck to you!

Congrats! Your date will be here before you know it!

You're a woman. You're allowed the change your mind! LOL Good luck with your choice.

I know how you feel with being confused! I was considered a "lightweight" too. My BMI was barely 40 when I got mine done. My ultimate decision was based on what my doc thought would work for me. I trusted his decision in the end and so happy with what I ultimately went with. Good luck with whatever you decide!

This book is now SOLD!!!!

Yes! I just PMed you. :smile2:

Thanks, Nancy. I figured if I don't have any takers here, I'll try ebay! :biggrin2:

When I was considering the band, I purchased this soft-cover book. It was very informative. It is called: Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band-Everything you need to know before and after surgery to lose weight successfully by Robert W. Sewell, MD, FACS, and Linda Rohrbough. It looks brand new, as there are no rips, tears, bends, etc. I paid $16.95 at Borders and figured I'd offer it here before putting it on eBay. The price is $10.00 (shipping + delivery confirmation included). This price is cheaper than eBay and Amazon. :thumbup: I take Paypal only. If you'd like references, you can check out my eBay id: puppytreasures, as I have 238 positive feedbacks. Below is the actual picture of the book. If you are interested, please PM me. You can never have too many informational WLS books! :sad: Thanks for looking!

OH! No! LOL I was wondering why you thought I'd pay hundreds of dollars to sell one $16.95 book! :thumbup: Thanks for the okay. I didn't want to post without asking. :sad: PS. I wish I'd written a book!

Thanks for your response. I just have one book that's paperback, but I'll put it on eBay. I just thought I'd offer it here first, but no prob! Thanks again!

That's so sad, but you have a point. Maybe it's not all about what we do to our insides, but who's lost the most weight! A lot of women are competitive that way. I've gotten tons of support here on the forums and haven't gone to a support group yet. But I'll tell ya, if a fellow RNYer says something nasty to a bandster (or visa versa) I'm gonna be livid! :crying:

I just wish I could get rid of that darn book! I read it when I was thinking of the band, and it's a great book! :crying: Sorry again, to hear about your daughter. She's so young to have to deal with these problems. I'm going to my doc today and am going to ask him why he doesn't recommend purees. I'm also going to tell him about my hypothesis about healing the connections.