Confused?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

My doctor didn't say he won't do it when I went to his seminar. He just said he prefers the gastric bypass. If he was to get it done he would get the bypass. I think that I would succeed with the land band. I've succeeded with diet pills in the past losing 70 lbs but they make my heart rate go up to high. And I've been on blood pressure meds for 5 years. I know that Bp is genetic, every single person in my family has hbp, whether they are small or big. I know even when I loose the weight having hbp is still a possibility My mom is on 2 meds n weighs 130

Did he mention the sleeve at all? From what I gather many doctors who no long do the band are adding the sleeve as an option.

Do you have the option of seeking another doctor? When I was researching I looked at 2 different hospitals in my area.

I agree with @@stanpry regarding using Myfitnesspal or some form of a food diary. Like it or not most of us are food addicts. We have unhealthy relationships with food. Recording every bit you put in your mouth is the best way to hold yourself accountable. In the past when I lapsed in using the diary I found I tended to assume I had things in control. I've been using a diary for 3 years now and I am still surprised at no only how high in calories something may be but also things like how much sodium and sugar are in some things. Using the app helps keep me on the straight and narrow.

[ashly200423 8]

So I met with my doctor today. He said he would do the lapband but he didn't help much. Saying that it was going away, dr not doing it anymore. I asked if he seen doctors doing fills in next 5 years n he said probably not. I think he just confused me more n hate how he's not completely on board with my decision. Ugh sorry had to vent

[NewLife'sGr8 241]

I'm pretty sure if a surgeon does a procedure, they're required to maintain the band (fills/unfills as needed) for their patient for as long as they have the device.

Not sure about the rest of the story- if you move away or the doc dies or whatever.

something to check into to help inform your decision

[AuriP 420]

can you go to a different doctor? I'm sorry he doesn seem on board. I had a revision from lap band to bypass, I originally wanted the sleeve but my doctor felt I would get the same results as the band. I thought about it and felt the same. I know possibly finding a different doctor will push your timelines back but you'd rather be happy with your doctor rather than resent him later.

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

It doesn't matter which surgery you chose. They all work because it is a restriction and tool that gives you the tools to get your mind healthier and fix the reasons for the self abuse of food addiction.

I was going to have the Lap-band but decided on the sleeve. My choice but like I said they are all successful procedures that will help with the underlying problems. The rest is up to you hun.

[mrsto 2,925]

It doesn't matter which surgery you chose. They all work because it is a restriction and tool that gives you the tools to get your mind healthier and fix the reasons for the self abuse of food addiction.

I was going to have the Lap-band but decided on the sleeve. My choice but like I said they are all successful procedures that will help with the underlying problems. The rest is up to you hun.

Exactly!

[CowgirlJane 14,261]

I was band to sleeve revision and lost 160# post sleeve. First surgeon I went to pushed me to bypass saying my failure with band would be repeated with sleeve. I went to a different surgeon who made a strong case for t h e sleeve and 3 Years out I feel he was right in my case.

Point is lots of varying opinions out there. Get a second opinion. My surgeon gave me copies of researc studies to help me learn about actual results over just individual success or failure stories on a forum.

What I will say is I was anti bypass 3 years ago. I am so "pro" being slender these days I'd have no problem with bypass if thats what it takes.