ughh I can't spell Band vs. Bypass

I have spent the last 5 1/2 months going thru the process to prepare for weight loss surgery. I have one more visit then I go for insurance approval.

All along the way I've been focused on being banded in my mind the biggest benefits over bypass is well ... you aren't cutting in to 2 organs and sewing them back together. Plus the supplements post-op are different.

The band also gives more control in mind anyway - need more restriction get a fill.

This past weekend I got my seminar book out and started going back thru it. To determine maximum weight loss we took our BMI and looked up the weight for our BMI at 24. Took exisiting weight - the weight at BMI 24 okay so you have the number for excess weight. Take that divide by 2.

That is considred your goal weight after surgery.

I'm 200lbs over weight, I'm scared now that I'm not going to lose enough weight with the band. I want so bad to play softball again, board a plane with out praying the seat next to me is either empty or has a child in it so I won't impose to much holding my arms at the elbows so they don't hang in the aisle.

I really want to lose 150 - 175lbs but doing the estimate I'm looking at only 100lb - I can't believe I just said only. I'll be thrilled to lose 10lbs!

I'm preparing walking,counting Protein etc..

Help, I'm on the ledge - talk me off

Edited September 8, 200917 yr by TinaM

Jaffa I appreciate you setting people straight when it comes to other weight loss surgeries. There does seem to be a lack of understanding at times here when it comes to RNY and he sleeve thanks, Nancy.