Hello,
I am trying to make a decision on whether to do Lap Band or GBS. The concern comes that maybe I am a better candidate for the LapBand. I am on the border between obese and morbidly obese. I have diabetes - my family is plagued with it. One sister had the GBS last spring and is doing well. But whe was very well in the m. obese category. She also was on 4-5 insulin shots per day.
Another sister has morbid obesity and is absolutely huge gut. She is also on 4-5 shots per day. She has many complications already at the age of 36. She came down with diabetes in her mid 20's. Our grandmother had probably a 50 inch waist. Her daughter, our natural mother, struggled with the weight problems her whole life and ended up with a quad heart bypass at the age of 56 - again - related to diabetes.
I came down with diabetes in my early 30's. Now, mind you, I have been an avid exerciser since I was 14. Aerobics, running, long walks, weight lifting, etc.... It is a HUGE struggle and when I was thinner I had to STARVE to stay thin. My doctor said we have thrifty genes.
I am about 179-180 but have been up to about 190. BUT, I am only 5'1/2" tall. But, I can't seem to go below this weight for long without doing a fast or liquid diet and we know how long those last.
So, I am trying to decide which surgery to do - the Banding or the bypass. Are there others of you out there who have had this dilemma?
I am confused as to which surgery to pursue. But, I am definately at the point where this is the best long term solution.
lap or gbs?
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