01-27-2008, 06:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008 |
Location: Berkshire, UK |
Surgeon: Mr Shaw Somers |
Age: 40 |
Posts: 194 |
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Siepie
I have not had any problems with hair loss but I know some people do.
Conceiving - with the RNY you have to wait at least a year after your op before trying, with the band you have to be de-filled during pregnancy to allow all the nutrients through, thats something apparently they insist upon so a fellow bander tells me. Loads of women have had good pregnancies with the RNY, no problems as long as you keep up your protein intake which obviously can be done in various ways. You would also get extra attention throughout as well from your Dr and midwife as a precaution.
A friend of mine came home today after having a lap RNY and she is feeling great, tad sore but waiting for the year and then trying to conceive. Thats one of the reasons she wants to lose weight.
When you have surgery abroad you obviously have to look for a local surgeon that will fill a band and this can be expensive. I know that my surgeon charges £50 per fill/unfill but some go up to £150 - all depends on the surgeon really. Your aftercare is passed back to your GP afterwards but I believe that you can email for advice. With the RNY you would not need to be filled/defilled so no extra expense. Now the RNY is more expensive and classed as permanent whereas the band is not.
Difficult choice to make.
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