Really starting to freak out!!!

May 13, 2009

I am really getting nervous for my upcoming surgery and I don't know what to do.  I was supposed to have Lap Band surgery but then I met w/ my surgeon.  He wanted to go over all the types of WLS they offer just so I have all the info.  I was alittle confused b/c I kinda just thought it was a done deal but my husband and I listened intently.  He explained that  because I am on the smaller side ( I weight about 221) he thought I would do great w/ either surgery, but w/ the band the weight loss is alot slower, about 4-8 lbs. a month.  I started to question him about all the health risks I've heard about and he gave us all the possible health risks involved and eased my mind a little when he said there are more complications from having hip replacement surgery (which, coincidentally, my mom had just had) then w/ Gastric Bypass surgery. 

So I left his office fully stacked w/ knowledge of each procedure and he told me it would be very helpful to go to support groups for both the Lap Band and Gastric and talk to the patients,  that they can be very helpful.  I was pretty confused but definatly have to admit the appeal of losing weight faster.  The next day I went online and did some more research and later that day I called the dr.'s office, spoke to the PA and asked her about switching surgeries.  She asked me if I was sure and then said it would not be a problem, I could even have the RNY on the same day as I was scheduled already to have the Lap Band.  So that was it, it was done and I was pretty excited about my decision.

I guess it's really sinking in because my surgery date is getting closer, only 3 weeks away from today!!  And now I'm wondering if I made the right decision.  Should I go back to my original choice of the Lap Band and just work harder to lose the weight or do I go for the riskier surgery w/ the faster and better results????

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