Copjock

This is AWESOME! I'm a rider in AZ, with the American Legion Riders. Well, actually haven't rode in about a year after I hurt my knee. Got back on the back and just about dropped it at a stop light of all places. Knee just isn't strong enough right now. But this is great!!! A forum for the Bikers....I never really thought about how this life changing surgery would affect my riding. I've seen alot of good information and tips from everyone here and thought I'd just throw in my nickel's worth. Y'all ride safe and keep the greasy side down!

Okay, I need some help here. I just started the entire process with Mayo on weight reduction surgery but not sure which path to follow. It seems the more research I do on both gastric bypass and the lap band, the more indecisive I am. Lap band maintains the natural digestive process whereas gastric bypass does not. With any bariatric procedure you run the risk of loose skin (which is what I want to try and avoid all together!). Would it be best to tone up prior to surgery to reduce this risk? The lap band introduces a foreign object into the body (the band itself) which carries the risk of infection and slippage (although it is minimal in occurance from the information I've gathered). However, my "team" of medical specialists subscribe to the GB procedure over the LB procedure for maximum weight loss. However, right now, I don't feel altering the natural digestive process mother nature provided is a healthy alternative (although I've changed my mind numerous times since starting this whole process.) I need some input, good, bad or otherwise to help me postulate a well informed decision. Does anyone out there have any regrets by not going with GB or in general? Any success stories? Failures? Let me know about your experience.

I wish you both the best of luck! As for me, I'm just getting started in the process. I have my very first consult on Thursday and came across this site and looks to be very informative. I have extensive family history of diabetes and after watching my family members become pharmaceutically dependent, I know that is the road I'd rather avoid. Hopefully this will aid in rectifying that. Best wishes to you!!!