Well, I went to the info meeting. They are very honest that even though Gastric Bypass may be faster weight loss, this is much safer. The Dr said he normally does his procedures on an outpatient basis. Is that normal? Said he only keeps them over night if they are throwing up. WOW. I was glad to know I wouldn't have to stay more than maybe 1 night if even that. I don't know much about the BMI info, but I am 57.9, that scared me and I don't even know all the details about the number, but I knew it was high.

Well, here I go. The ball is rolling and I am so glad that my husband's insurance covers morbid obesity treatment. That was a huge relief.

I am going to try and figure out how to get the ticker on here so I can keep things updated.

Have a very nice weekend.

Kathy

You can see by my BMI I'm a big gal. Out patient still had me under the care of the same doctors I would have had if I was staying in the hospital. I had to pass the same mile markers before I was released.

Safer,yes. Pretty much all the publications agree upon that. Good luck.

OK, here is my try to add a ticker, hope it works.

weight ticker.bmp

Ticker did great. You'll do great. My doctor is a nurse and she's told me horror stories about the bypass. Mind you there are some days I'd wished I had it done when I'm no impatient. I've been banded 9 months and had lost the first 60 pounds in 5 months and now it is soooo slow going but I know in my heart it is the safest, just takes longer. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers and if you ever need a buddy to talk to pm me, I'd be glad to answer any questions you might have.

Kathy,

Welcome....I had my band put on at a surgery center...I was home after just a couple of hours ...I was banded around 9:00 and was home by 11:30....no problems....I was banded on 4/6/07...I will have my first fill on 5/17/07....

You did good on your ticker....

Di