Hello,

My name is Debbie and I am anxiously waiting approval from my insurance company for the lapbanding. I have provided them with the necesssary 6 months of dieticians, physicians appointments, and all other requirements for this procedure. I am lucky to find this site. You have answered some of my questions pre-surgery. I was especially worried about the 10 day liquid diet I must have prior to surgery. I have noted some of the items you suggested. I must say, I am still wondering if lap banding is the right choice vs. gastric bypass. Back in 1980's I had the stomach stapling and it didn't work. I never lost my desired weight. Now, I watch the TV show Big Medicine and it seems like everyone is doing the gastric bypass. Last week they showed someone who had the lap band, surgerically removed and they did the bypass. The doctors on that show said the band adhered itselft to the stomach and it was difficult to remove. Does anyone have any comments regarding this? Are you all happy you had the lap band? Besides the liquid diet, and some pain are anyone of you regreating you did'nt do the bypass? Thanks for letting me sound off. I'm excited but scared at the same time.

Debbie

Welcome Debbie!

I was banded 9-20-07 and i do not regret having this done. I did a lot of researching when i started considering WLS and decided the band was best for me. The band is less invasive than the gastric bypass and the mortality rate for GB was just too high for me. Some statistics say 1 in 200 die from the surgery and another said 1 in 300 die. That was too risky for me and i also wanted to lose weight at a slow healthy rate. Gastric Bypass patients seem to lose very quickly. I can't tell you what to do. You have to do what you think is best for yourself. Good luck and i hope you find the answers your looking for. God bless!

Hello,

I have just begun my journey. I recently completed my group meeting and now and waiting for my one-on-one meeting with the surgeon. Wish me luck and prayfully and life change of weight and boosted self esteem.