WHAT SHOULD I DO????

May 30, 2009

I am 65 years old and morbidly obese.  I was convinced by my PCP to have the lap band surgery.  We (my husband, daughter and I) went to 3 different seminars to help us decide which I would be most comfortable with to have the surgery.  I decided on The Ohio State University Bariatric Clinic -- mainly because my kidney transplant was done there and they have all my medical records for the past 5 years.  I was scheduled to do the Sleep clinic because of sleep apnea.  I failed that test - I could not sleep for the required number of minutes. I did quit breathing several times so it will depend upon the doctor and insurance if I need the CPAP.  I went to the bariatric clinic yesterday planning to have the lap band done as soon as possible.  Then they really threw me a curved ball.....They are recommending the Y bypass surgery. I am so confused right now I don't know what to do.  They have very legimate reasons to recommend the bypass; but I am not sure of myself and this is not reversible. I know I have to drop many pounds and drop them quickly.  I have : sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholestrol, diabetes, OA, and my knees and ankles hurt all the time. I am trying to get all the information I can to help me decide what to do.  I would like your opinions and suggestions.  What would you do in my place.......Thanks

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