Got the ball rolling today....

I selected a surgeon, I filled out online questionaire and sat through the online tutorial on gastric bypass. After watching it I am not sure how I feel about it and if I may go the lap band way, one thing is for sure I am anxious to start living my life again and being the active mommy I want to be.

I wanted to have the lap band too, but I am glad I didn't.  First of all, I was too heavy to do it, I needed to lose weight and I would have been kidding myself, I really would have found a way around it.  It is not that big of a deal, but you really need to be prepared to change your life, because anything WLS is just a tool, and if you are not dedicated to improving yourself and being healthy, you aren't going to make it.

Wishing you the best of luck, Diane

I completely agree with Diane. 

At first I thought about doing the lap band but I had well over 100lbs to lose and knew that with every diet I failed in the past the band wasnt going to be right for me.  If I'm able to cheat, I will.  And with the band you can easily cheat and fail.  I didnt want to risk going through surgery and not get the results I wanted.  So thats why I chose not to get that done.

I'm not saying RNY is better but for me I'm glad I had it.  I was scared to have it done but I'm 3mo out, down 80lbs and my only regret is not having done this sooner.  I've never felt better.  I'm the happiest Ive ever been in my entire life!

Make sure you do lots of research and chose the surgery that fits you best.  There are lots of options out there.  Being scared is normal with which ever procedure you chose.  So make sure you choose the one you think best fits your lifestyle and that you know you can achieve the best results with.

Good luck sweetie!

Hi there . . . I have the lap band . . . and while I've lost 100 lbs (most days) . . . it has taken me MUCH longer than by pass people . . . I love my band . . . but anyone definitely has to have the head set for it . . .because I can (and to often do) eat around it.  I am happy with my choice . . . but I have to reset my mind to get serious again to get where I want to go . . . not sure how far that is . . . but probably another 40 lbs . . . you have to do what is best for YOU and how you will be changing your life . . . and I wish you the best!

Chris

BTW . . . welcome to the boards!

I went for the RNY because I know myself and know I needed a tool that would not allow me as many liberties.  Plus I talked to people who had both and the RNY had quicker results in terms of weight loss.  I wanted to address my diabetes sooner rather than later too.  So far, I've lost over 60 pounds in three months.  I am not completely free of being a compulsive overeater, but this tool is helping me adopt habits I just couldn't seem to do with dieting alone.  I am definitely going through a mourning period with food and trying to fill the void that food used to provide for me.  I miss a lot of habits and I've realized it wasn't just the food, but the excitement of anticipating the food I'd get to eat.  That daily excitement is now gone for me and I am having a hard time with that. 

Good luck in your decision!

MsBlues

Diane~ You are right if there is a way around it I will find it! My mom used to say that I had more exits than an old fence! lol! The liberty that programs such as weigh****chers gave me did me no good! So I think I need a stricter tool. Thank you for the pointer :)

MetalMeli~ What you said makes perfect sence I really need to research all my choices since I will be having surgery. Thanks for all the information you gave me on FB.

Chris~ thanks for sharing your Lap band experience with me, I really appreciate it because it has helped convince me that the band is not my best choice. Having 4 kiddos and naughty food all over would be so easy for self sabotage.

Ms. Blues~ you just described the way I feel about food. There are days where food is the last thing on my mind but most days of my overweight life I anticipate what I will eat for dinner. It is horrible to look at food as the highlight of my day. I remember about 8 years ago before I was so oeverweight food was the compliment of life and now it's the main course.

Thank you guys for being so great and welcoming me into your great group!