My surgery is scheduled for June 16th and I am having second thoughts. I thought I was sure that I wanted the Lap Band and not the bypass but now I am not sure. Any words of wisdom?

Carol-

That is my date too! I can tell you I don't have one second of second thoughts. I am excited and if I could do it sooner I would. Good luck to you!

Evie, why did you pick the lap band and not the bypass?:cursing:

Everyone goes through fear right before surgery. It is important that you dont let that fear grab ahold of you. Think of all the exciting things upcoming for you, happy, healthier, new lifestyle, new clothes. There are cons for everything but for me the cons of staying overweight are far larger then those that come with the surgery.

I don't think I would do it until I was completely sure and ready for it. Which ever one you choose, you have to be commited to the surgery. Don't let the anxiety change your mind once you make it up. It is the best thing I have ever done. I just wish I had not waited until 64 and a great grandmother to do it.

Good luck with which ever choice you make. I don't think you will regret it.

jazie

My thanks to all for your support, but no one has told why they picked lap band instead of bypass,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:cursing:

I chose the lapband because it was less invasive. Also studies have shown that three years down the road both band and bypass paients are at the same weightloss. even though you lose faster with the bypass, after about three years most people tend to gain weight back, because the somach stretches. Lapband patients also get the satisfaction of having this be adjusted forever something a bypass patient doesn get. I hope that helped.:cursing:

OMG!!!!!! Those were the words I was looking for, in my panic I had forgotten everything I learned and why I had choosen the Lap Band. THANKS YOU SO MUCH!!!!!:sad::wink::cursing::thumbup::frown:

your welcome! Good luck to you.

I picked the lapband because it is less drastic then the by-pass and more effective- with the by-pass you can stretch out your new pouch and then gain all your weight back. I have a friend who did this. The lapband if you get to a stand still you get a fill and you can jump start your losing again. I have spend months on the boards before deciding to do this- when I finally decided I had my surgery date in a week for July 16th.... you also don't get the "dumping" effect with the lapband- with both you need to eat slow and chew well and not drink with your meals.

Good Luck and call on me any time!!

I had the same thoughts as you the day before my surgery which was last Thursday (6-4). As of now, I still wonder if it was the right decision for me only due to soreness and lack of weightloss thus far.:eek: I'm strictly on a clear liquid diet until the 16th and thought the weight would just fall off, but it seems my body is in starvation mode and hanging on to every thing I have.:eek: I hope to see at least 10-15 pounds gone by the end of next week though. :ihih: I have several friends who chose bypass over this procedure and their weight has fluctuated over the past few years something that can be controled by the lap band. I wish you much success on your journey.

TeacherTracy

Banded 6-4-09

S/187 C/183 G1/150 G2/130

I was banded yesterday and I was scared to death. I almost changed my mind at the last minute. Just keep in mind this is for your health and will be for the better. I had my surgery at 10am on tuesday and was home by 5 pm and keep in mind I had a two and half hour drive from the hospital. The most pain is at the port site and the gas pains in your back and shoulders. I do not regret having it done and I will keep you in my prayers.

Awesome Kelli!!! you go girl!

You also have to remember, weight loss right after surgery isn't going to happen over night. Remember all those IV's you were hooked up to, you are full of fluid, Plus your intestines are still sluggish a few days after surgery and even more if you are still taking your pain medication, so your not getting out the waste that way either. Key is to drink lots of liquids and get your protein going, things will start moving along better, and the weight will come off. Good luck guys..!

Thanks for sharing your feelings. I've had second thoughts ever now and then, and it helps to read other peoples reasons, since they are so much like my own.

while a little fear before going under for any procedure is normal, if you are having true doubts, maybe you should think about it further. A year ago at this time I went through all my preop testing and had a surgery date scheduled for June 20th. And then I panicked and thought OMG what am I doing? I hate throwing up, why would I have a surgery where people typically throw up? And a friend of mine had a bad experience with her band. I was just scared. So I cancelled my surgery. I called my insurance and found out that my approval was good for 6 months... I took the summer to try one last time to lose weight on my own. Joined a gym.. and guess what? Like every other time.. it just didn't happen. So.. I called my surgeon, went and talked to him again and discussed my fears.. and scheduled my surgery for September 4th,2008. And that time, I went through with it and am SOOO happy I did. I LOVE my band. It was the best thing I've ever done for myself. And..the best part.. my biggest fear... the throwing up.. hasn't been a problem at all. Yayy. I chose lapband because it was less invasive, and because I didn't want the weight to come off quickly and leave me with hanging skin. I had also read alot about the malabsorbtion and hair loss bypass patients can suffer from.. and I just wasn't ready for that. Good luck to you...