I am going to be having wls surgery hopefully in the next few months. First I have to have my oral surgery, which is a huge thing in itself. I wanted the Lap Band at first because it's the safer route, and I actually liked the idea of all the follow ups with the fils. But my BMI is 58, and even if I lose 50% of my excess weight ( I weigh 346, my proper weight is between 125-150 for my height) I will still be overweight. So then I decided I wanted the DS. I wanted something that would give me fast results with very very low chance of complications. Well, that was a no-go. My insurance won't cover it, and after 2 appeals my surgeon said that we needed to just do a different procedure. So we settled on the RnY. Honestly, I am excited about the surgery. But the RnY itself makes me very nervous. I see more issues...SERIOUS issues...reported about that surgery than any other. HAVING SAID THAT....I also see ALOT of happy, healthy people post that RnY saved their lives and that it's the best thing they have ever done. I have so many co-morbidities. Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, migrains, arthritis. And I can't run or play with my kids. I cant go up the stairs without hurting. I have no life right now. I NEED this surgery. I'm READY for this surgery. I understand the risks, and I know there's ALWAYS a chance for complications...no matter whaich surgery you choose. But regret?? If it gives me my life back and allows me to see my babies grow up and have babies of their own HOW could I EVER regret it??

How much can antidepressants impact the success of the band?

I take 30 mg Lexapro and 50 mg Trazadone. I am scared that these meds which I need to help with my anxiety, depression and panic attacks, will be what keep me from losing weight and becoming healthier.

I eat well but I eat ALOT and I already exercise ALOT (6-8 miles on bike or 3-4 miles elliptical 5 days a week) so I am hoping that portion control and exercise will overcome the antidepressants.

Can anyone tell me how they have done with banding and antidepressants?

Hi Grace,

I too have been having some issues with Alcohol.  I have chosen to talk it out with a counselor and my Dr.  They have been helpful in making me determine and see my "triggers" to drinking.  Maybe you could talk to your Dr and see if there is someone you could talk with about the addiction transfer.

Good luck,

I do not regret the surgery really I just wish I did not have to resort to such thing to lose weight and get healthy again. I am almost two years out and have lost 110 lbs then I got pregnant last year just had a baby 4 months ago who is perfectly healthly and I only gained 22 lbs and have pretty much lost the weight already. The problem I am having now is losing hair again. When I was pregnant all of my hair came back and now It just kills me and makes me want to resort to my old habits of grazing the kitchen for something to eat when I am not hungry.
How are you supposed to feel good about the way you look and feel if your hair is falling out??
I just wish that was not a side effect because I can deal with just about anything right now.

Amy

Why would you say something like that?