I've been looking into Gastric Bypass or Lap Band for the last 2+ years. I finally decided to pull the trigger. I was 110% focused on having lap band. Yesterday, I went in for my first consult with the surgeon, nutritionist, and dietician...and by the time I left I had completely changed my mind and decided on Gastric Bypass. I'm not usually so wishy-washy with big decisions like that. The only thing from holding me back before was the fact that there is a national average mortality rate of 1 in 200. That seems like a LOT to me. While I realize that a lot of surgeries probably carry that same mortality rate -- it still just kept me from wanting gastric bypass. I was very pleased to find out that my surgeon's entire practice has only lost 5 people in 9 years. All of those were due to that patient's own health problems that were not directly related to surgery. SOOO, with all of that being said - at this point I'm just waiting for my pre-op appointment and prior approval. There is a tentative surgery date of Dec 21!! :frown: :wink:

Words can not even express my excitement. I don't know why I put this off so long but I do know that 12-18 months from now, I'm going to be 100 times healthier. I aspire to be one of those skinny bitches I hate so much

Anyway, thanks for reading for those that have. I just wanted to share my story so far!

Soon, you'll be seeing a lot more (or rather LESS) of me as I'm sure I'll have a million questions I didn't think to ask before the surgery.

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Congrats on your decision, it is a hard one and we each have to really consider our lifestyle before making our decision. I had my surgery in late may and have just hit 50 lbs lost, my gf had gastric bypass in August and has lost 70lbs, so she has gone way past me very quickly. Each procedure has its advantages and disadvantages so only you and your doctor can decide which is right for you. Good luck.

Good luck with your impending surgery! I've had both surgeries and had no luck with the lap band but have been successful so far with the gastric bypass. I hope you will be too! Nancy.

Congrats on your decision! How exciting! Good luck

People have the WRONG idea about the Bypass. It's a time-proven, effective procedure that is safe and it works very, very well if the patient is committed to making the life-changes required. A lot of people bad-mouth the Bypass, but i have discovered that they do not know what they are talking about.So, Good for you, and I look forward to reading about your success!

I am in the exact same boat as you. I just had my consult and I was set on the band, but after talking to 2 different surgeons they told me I would be so better off doing bypass rather than band. So let me know how it goes for you.

Have you undecided pple - ck'd the sleeve - it's another option and you don't have the absorption issues that you can have from bypass.. It's another opinion

For me I am happy with my band - I'm lucky I would say as I got to sweet spot fast and haven't had any issue (thank God and knock wood too ;0)- any wls is a crap shoot on what will be the best choice for you and none of it is the magic cure to our issues with food.. They all require work..

Good Luck to you all.

Nancy - so glad you are doing so well with your bypass - I'm happy for you !!! I truly think that for some pple bypass is the answer - I'm not one of those banders who think the band is the only answer - it really is about what works and is the best for the individual person..

ok...1) open mouth 2) insert foot.

after much consideration i decided to go back to my inital decision of having lap band. i'm certain that with a lot of hard work i will eventually get to the same place. determination is key -- and if i'm going to have surgery for weight loss, i'm not letting myself fail.

sooo..one week from tomorrow i will be banded and i couldn't be happier about it! :thumbup:

Congratulations on your commitment to be healthier. I know making a decision is tough so I am very happy for you. Good luck with your journey.

Have you undecided pple - ck'd the sleeve - it's another option and you don't have the absorption issues that you can have from bypass.. It's another opinion

For me I am happy with my band - I'm lucky I would say as I got to sweet spot fast and haven't had any issue (thank God and knock wood too ;0)- any wls is a crap shoot on what will be the best choice for you and none of it is the magic cure to our issues with food.. They all require work..

Good Luck to you all.

Nancy - so glad you are doing so well with your bypass - I'm happy for you !!! I truly think that for some pple bypass is the answer - I'm not one of those banders who think the band is the only answer - it really is about what works and is the best for the individual person..

Thanks Indiogirl,

I really needed to have this procedure done to get the results a lot of bandsters can have. Hope you're doing well, Nancy.