Lap band questions - Page 2 - ThinnerTimes

contemplating1 · 02-01-2007, 01:15 PM

What a long road ahead of me. As far as I know my friend did not have any plastic surgery after, but she is taller. ( she has mentioned she wants some tho')
I had already looked into plastic surgery after losing the thirty pounds because I have that awful " crepeing" on my neck. I've always had a very full face) but I didn't follow up b/c my husband got sick and needed surgery and then I gained 1/2 of the 30 back.

I'm pretty sure I would do a face/chin lift. My husband is supportive, so that's a big plus, he says whatever I decide about the surgery and after he's ok with. And he's ok if I do nothing at all.

I never wore a size 4 jean ever, and I did weigh 128 in high school, I carry my weight mostly all over, but a little more below the waist. I progress from a size 16/18 at shoulder, to 18/20 at waist and 20/22 at hip/stomach. That's why I'm so worried about those short fat legs that will surely have baggy skin.

You must feel so good about yourself after all that "tucking" ! Good for you!

lward76 · 02-07-2007, 06:23 AM

Hi, all I am meeting with my surgeon on MON FEB 12

as of now I am being banded but my surgeon does both rny and lap....after reading so much on both I am really turning more on the rny...I am 5'0 weigh 220....i can be a big eater when i do eat....idk...im so confused....also about how long after u meet with ur surgeon till u have the surgery???

......also is the rny and gb the same thing???? I know there are different bypass's thanks all?

JenBear7 · 02-07-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by lward76

Hi, all I am meeting with my surgeon on MON FEB 12

as of now I am being banded but my surgeon does both rny and lap....after reading so much on both I am really turning more on the rny...I am 5'0 weigh 220....i can be a big eater when i do eat....idk...im so confused....also about how long after u meet with ur surgeon till u have the surgery???

......also is the rny and gb the same thing???? I know there are different bypass's thanks all?

Congrats on the meeting with the surgeon. I too thought about doing the band, and have changed my mind to RNY.. but am open to sugeon suggestions (kinda).. I see him for the first time tomorrow.. and I know in his group, they wont even submit to the insurance until you have been in their care for 3 months (nutritionists/support groups/exercise people/psych).. I think is totally dependant on the surgeon how long it takes. RNY is the Roux En Y .. and is generally what people are referring to when they say gastric bypass. It is the "gold standard" of weight loss surgeries. Good luck on making your decision.. Keep us posted!

lward76 · 02-07-2007, 12:19 PM

Okay, that is what I was thinking too letting my surgeon help me out with this HUGE decision

I just dont want to get banded and have no results or little and I know with the GB my results will be more with what I am expecting....JUST REALLLY TIRED OF FAILURE!!!!lol for real though...I am sure that he will help me out and all of you will too....thanks soo much

laura
220/120
Highest/Goal
12/04/06 Surgeon Referral
12/08/06 Paperwork Sent in
1/04/07 Bloodwork/ekg/upper GI
2/12/07 Meet with Dietician/Physical Ther/ and Surgeon

JenBear7 · 02-07-2007, 12:43 PM

http://www.lapsf.com/weight-loss-surgeries.html

I still go here once in a while and look.. its a comparison of the different surgeries.. It really helped me when I was deciding.. I hope it helps you too!

lward76 · 02-15-2007, 03:40 PM

ok all went to meet surgeon on Tuesday the 13th and it really went well and I am having the ryn done in 5 weeks, was having the lap-band done at first but my surgeon thinks I am a better canidatefor the rn...im even more nervous now than ever!!!

laura
220/120
Highest/Goal
12/04/06 Surgeon Referral
12/08/06 Paperwork Sent in
1/04/07 Bloodwork/ekg/upper GI
2/12/07 Meet with Dietician/Physical Ther/ and Surgeon

JenBear7 · 02-16-2007, 03:47 PM

Nerves are normal. Congrats on making a decision!