Bariatric Surgery UPDATE 180

StillHere

OK I've done a complete 180 on the lapband vs. RNY surgery. After attending some group sessions, meeting with surgeon, surgical team, support team, psychologist, nutritionist, cardiologist, etc., I've come to the awareness that LapBand is NOT for me. It's not for cheaters. And I am a cheater...if ever a cheater there was....when it comes to food.

I was seriously misinformed. I thought that RNY (gastric bypass) was the same as stomach stapling. It is Not. That's an entirely different procedure called the sleeve. I am spending a lot of time talking to those who have had various types of bariatric surgery, and I've researched, researched, researched. In the end, I feel that the RNY Gastric Bypass is the right solution for me.

I hope you can stick with me. I am afraid of chickening out at the last minute. Surgery scares me. Anesthesia scares me more. No need to tell me, I spent a career as a nurse, and I know its safe. I also concentrate on the bad outcomes I've seen, as few and far between as they are, since, well, its ME. And when it comes to ME I'm nervous. So if you hold my hand, I'd be grateful.

I started this discussion several months ago here: http://community.pearljam.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=205005 but I thought it appropriate to make a new thread, since I've gone on a different path.

I have chosen some of the best surgeons on the East Coast. Here is a link to learn more: http://www.slhn.org/Conditions-Services/Weight-Loss.aspx I'm happy to say that my surgeon is Dr. Leonardo Claros.

Thanks for standing with me.

moretonbayfig

I wish you good luck and good health Jo

StillHere

moretonbayfig wrote:

I wish you good luck and good health Jo

Thanks for your support

rollings

good luck to you Jo

what is involved in RNY Gastric Bypass?

is it invasive, permanent, what side effects, etc.?