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I've done so much reading and feel like I understand my options as far as gastric bypass-

I've been looking mainly at the Lap-Band and the RNY~ And My mind convinces me that the Lap-Band would be 'healthier' -- but then I see so many people with such good results from the RNY-- and I am torn.

I don't know if anyone reads this.. probably not.. maybe I'll post a forum topic or search teh forums for a topic.. of opinion between which is better.. the lap-band or the RNY--

Not necessarily which is better.... but.. I don't know... 

I'm confused! I'm excited.. but I want to know what I want before I go to the appointment. I want to have a bearing on what I'm looking at.......... you know??

Only 4 more days until the info seminar... Hopefully I'll get some more answers there as well...

I had my 3 month check-up appointment and blood tests.

I brought up that I wanted to pursue gastric bypass surgery, and that I wanted to know from his point of view, whether my history of Leukemia would hinder me in any way. 

He told me that it shouldn't be a factor whatsoever. 

So I'm hoping so!

I'm going to an Info Seminar next Thursday, and I'll see what they have to say- 

My weight at the doctor's office today-- 349.8 lbs. Was I close or WHAT when I said I was 350 again? Man I know my body! *sigh*

Since I've moved to Washington, I haven't found a doctor. I mean, I have my oncologist in Seattle.. but I really need a doctor. So, I have a list of Tricare approved providers, and I'm making a couple of calls here in about 15 minutes (9 a.m.)

I have multiple things I want to address with the doctor~ I obviously need to meet him, and discuss with him my history- and my intentions. I am going to talk to him about my anti-depressants, and sleeping aid.

I don't know where my husband stands on this. I would think he would support it~ but it's like he's afraid of it. I don't know. He's just going to have to get on board.

I know he won't stop me, he won't try to either~ And I'm sure he is just scared-- scared because it means more lifestyle changes, and it means more doctors- and there is always risk.. lots of risk... 

But I just got through Leukemia. Leukemia. I had a 30% chance of making it, and I still have only a 30% chance of surviving the next 5 years. So you know what? Risk is just... what it is.

To me.. it's worth it. If I'm going to die, I'm going to die, and it's going to happen whenever it happens, whether in an operating room, or at home- I don't want to live and be unhappy and unhealthy- To me that's just another form of a death sentence.

*sigh* 

I am energized about it right now.