I am thinking of having this procedure and i have a few questions....Is there alot of pain involed? Can they take my galbladder out @ the same time ( i have been dignosed with galstones )? How can i find out if my insurance will cover it? How long will i have to off from work? SORRY about all the questions but i didnt know who else to ask...everyone else i know that has had WLS has had the gastric bypass...but that just worries me....i want my body to still do what it is supposed to do..i am fairly young (32) and i am gonna have to live a long time with my decision ( hopefully ) and i want to live as "normal" as possible....please give me any advice you think might help me....thanks

Missy

the pain wasnt that bad. the first 3 days were the worst. i was more sore than anything and bloated from the gas...

yes they can take your gallbladder out at the same time.

to find out about your ins get your ins card and call the number on the back of the card. ask them if your policy cover the band, what %, what are the requirements, tests..

i had surgery on a monday and worked that friday.

if i were you i'd search through the old posts on this site. most of your questions will probably be answered!

thanks soo much for your reply....im glad to know that they can do the galbladder @ the same time.....im kinda confused though ( i guess i should ask the doctor) they said i was not a candidate for lypocopic glabladder surgey....so i dont see se how someone could do this lipocopic?!?

yeah i would ask your dr. do you mean laproscopic surgery? that is several small incisions. if they can only do it 'open' i dont see why they couldnt still place the band. but that will be something you and the dr will have to work out.

michelle