Hi my name is Kelly this is my very first post:clap2: . I have been researching WLS for years. I'm 31 happily married (no children).I know that I want WLS and always thought the open RNY was what I wanted, But yesterday I met with my surgeon for the first time, I let him know all about me,and I let him know that in the future I want children,he instantly stopped talking about the RNY and with his professinal opinion told me I should have the Lapraroscopic Adjustable Lap Band, :eek: I never thought that was an option for me, so now I'm just doing as much research about this as I can, and truthfully so far it sounds sooooooo much safer and all around better than the RNY, any help with my research would be greatly appreciated. :help:

Thank you

Hi Kelly - and welcome to LapBandTalk.com

My only suggestion is to check with your insurance comp. to see of the LapBand is covered (if you are NOT paying cash). A LOT of insurances pay for RnY, but not the band. Hopefully yours will :eek:

Good luck!

Hi Kelly, welcome to LBT!!

How interesting to hear a doctor suggest banding so strongly over RNY. Did he give you information as to why he preferred the band for you? Pregnancy is indeed possible after RNY. I agree with his assessment, naturally, :eek: but I'd be interested to hear if he gave you reasons.

Poke around, there's lots of information here. And feel free to ask whatever questions you need to!

HI its Kelly Again Saturday morning I went out to get my mail,,,,,,in it was a letter from EBMC (my insurance) the words i thought i would never see,,,We approve the laproscopic lapband surgery as we see it medically needed,,,,OMG i just stopped, to make sure my eyes weren't playing with me.SO my surgeon wants to do next month,,,,but I have to do it in June so i can get an approved leave of absense from work,,,,so now I really need SUPPORT,,,,, any would be greatly appreciated

Congrats on your letter!!! I'm jealous I'm self pay... INSURANCE is not my best friend... but MY BAND will be. I'm really happy for you!

I never thought that was an option for me

You've tapped my curiosity -- why would you think it not an option for you?

Thank you for everyones support,

I never thought the lap-band was for me, because I always thougt it was for smaller (chubby) people, not me:rolleyes: , But my surgeon says it would be the best thing for me,especially when I told him I wanted a baby in a few years.:confused:

Awww! :confused: Grats Kelly, I remember well that feeling of hope that surges through you when you first find out you're going to get your band. I'm very happy for you!