Im considering Gastric Bypass. Is anyone willing to chat with me about it, only if you've had the surgery.

Question

I have alot of questions and find myself getting excited. Would someone chat with me, i have lots of questions I would love to ask you. I want an internet friendship where we can offer support to each other. Please send your messenger ID.

Answer 1

Not if you can possibly avoid it.

If its for actual survival reasons, then yes. Otherwise you better think hard. Do you know the phrase "dying man's last meal"? Well plan yours because a tea-cup sized stomach means you will never eat another meal ever again.

And "you can still eat but only small quantities"? Dont believe it. You might suddenly become incapable of eating many things you eat now. You might become lactose intolerant. You might find that anything fried makes you throw up.

Even if you can eat it, you might not be able to. With a tea-cup stomache you cannot afford to waste the eating time. To get enough protein so your hair doesnt fall out you have to eat very specific things every chance you get.

And that 6 weeks then back to work? Not very freaking often! Sure the scar heals but the puking and the passing out from dehydration can last much longer.

Answer 2

I NEVER heard of GBS costing $44,000. Both my brother and I had the surgery. Me 3 months ago, him 5 years ago. If you want to chat, go to the Yahoo group Weight Loss Surgery Friendship & Support. I am a moderator. Start asking as many questions as you want. If you want to still chat after that, you can email me from the group and I will chat with you.

It is very exciting and is not an easy thing to do. Exhaust all your other options first because this is NOT easy and you have to do it for the rest of your life. Even if you don't chat with me or join the group, make sure you really research the surgery. Don't listen to people who tell you wild stories like the person who answered you before me. Also start to find out what your insurance company requires before they will pay for the surgery. It can take nearly a year from the date you decide to have GBS until the surgery actually happens, depending on the requirements of your company.

Good Luck

Answer 3

Sure E-mail me, I had roux-en y gastric bypass done dec 99 at UC Davis CA. 44K and change Blue sheild Blue cross paid. I paid the deductable $650.00 was ok for about 6 years then started to gain again, started at 273 down to 180 then started creeping up again to 240, April 07 went to TJ Mex got the Lap band wish I did that first, more info Obesitygoodbye.com price $6,800 cash out the door 2 days up and running no probs yeah they do finance.