kimmi221

Hi everyone I am from the Worcester area and have just had my first appt this week at the weight center at Umass Medical. I had my intake physical. I dont have a bmi of 40 but it is over 35 and i have diabetes and high blood pressure. I was told i will probably be okay and will be approved for the wls. Great! so I mentioned the lap band. the Dr told me he would probably recommend bypass.. I was very surprised. He said they are getting better results with bypass instead of lapband with diabetics. I was really surprised by that and honestly a little upset. I really thought the lap band would be the way to go. I was wondering if anyone else was told they should have the bypass instead of the band? I know everyones medical history is different so any feedback would be appreciated!

Hi all ! i have been coming to this site every day and I am just amazed by the support here and how much knowledge everyone has and is so happy to share. I have wanted to have wls for a long time and tomorrow is the first step. I am nervous and excited. I know I will have lots more questions along the way and I know exactly where to go to get the answers!!! I am sure I will be posting again ! :nervous

I am on the ct ma border.. I have my first apt 10/10..... we will be starting a journey together! Good luck

Hi All I want to have surgery and have my first Dr. Appt on 10/10. I have been been overweight all my life. I have at points managed to lose up to 40 lbs but have never been able to get to a normal weight. I have many complications brought on by being obese. I understand that having surgery is serious and is not a magic bullet. At this point I am desperate to lose the weight and regain my health. I think my having surgery is my last chance to save my physical health. Emotionally I am not sure where I am. Excited to start losing weight but afraid of going thru this and failing. Thanks for reading. I appreciate the support