I had the lap-band done in in 2005 and have had nothin but problems with it It has gotten so bad that IF I have even 1 cc of fill, I choke at night since food is getting stuck in my throat. The Dr has decide to remove it and go with the Bypass BUT I need another Psych Eval (Again) but the 2 places I have call either want 4 hours of my time (RI Hospital) and another DR in Norwood, MA wants me to take a 500 question test (Insurance doesn't cover the test) and the 1hr Eval (insurance covered).

Back in 2005 I went to Boston University for the exam, it was easy, in & out very easy. 1 hr exam and that was it.
FYI, I don't remember the person I went to and I have Google and still nothing and the DR doesn't have the record for the Psychiatrist DR either.

I need someone to give me a basic exam, I have been through it so I know what it takes, blah blah blah. I know they are DR out there that can do it 1hr.

Chris

Hi everyone,
I don't normally come into the RI forum, but I post a lot on the RNY forum.  I was wondering if any of youknow a place in RI that sells Celebrate or Bariatric Choise Vitamins?   Thank you for your help! 

I opted for a gastric bypass.

First thing I did was go to a book store and purchase wls for dummys. It has so much info from phychological reasons to getting insurance to pay, what kinds of surgery are out there and which one would be better for you based on your personal issues and weight.

I used Dr Roye and his team out of RIH. They have clases that explain more thoroughly  what I had already learned from the book. Then Q & A. Then private meeting with Dr. in my case there was only one choice for me and I was happy with it.

I wanted something that had the best percentage for success. And that will stay successful for the rest of my life. I am loosing a little slower than some  but have other problems that prevents me from working out   as much as others do. Since April  20 I have lost 77LBS. and still loosing. Have not had any regain at any time. For me this is a lifetime commitment. Therefore I wanted something that helped throughout my life.
Good luck with deciding.
I suggest you continue reading this website as often as possible, it help get your head around it.
Anna

Sorry if this has been asked a million times already. I am in very beginning stages of this process and trying to figure out which actual procedure would work best for me. What made you choose your procedure?

Congratulations on your excellent weight loss!!