i finally completed all of my tricare pre approval apts so now im just waiting for tricare to approve the surgery. i want to lose weight fast but am scared of the gastric and had my mind set on the band (mainly cause i have two small children and i go to school at night) but everyone around me keeps asking why not Gastric bypass. now im feeling unsure. anyone have any advice or support? thanks:sad_smile:

You can lose just amount of weight with Lap Band as you can with Gastric. I had the Band last July and have already lost 160 pounds. Sure exercise, changing bad habits, and eating healthy increases that weight loss, but you have to be willing change and get rid of your old lifestyle. It's really up to the person how much they are willing to lose....the Band and Gastric are just tools

Most people have only hear of gastric bypass surgery and not lap band. They don't understand what really happens with both surgeries. When you think about it, you see many shows about gastric bypass patients so that's what they know. Lap Band hasn't been around as long.

Yes, I am in process of tricare also. Gastric Bypass is permanent, lap band is not. Listen to you and your body not everybody else girlfriend! I am so thankful that tricare now covers this.

Sincerely,

Waiting and Ready