Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
as the title says. I am a newbie from down under,
I had lapband surgery dec 2008, been up and down, need to lose 100lbs, lost 44 last year but put it all back on.
appointment with surgeon on 2nd November, to see about having band out and by pass done.
has anyone else had this done and how did it go.
no private insurance so going to access my superannuation to pay for it, I think you yanks call it you K100 plan or something like that
I had lapband surgery dec 2008, been up and down, need to lose 100lbs, lost 44 last year but put it all back on.
appointment with surgeon on 2nd November, to see about having band out and by pass done.
has anyone else had this done and how did it go.
no private insurance so going to access my superannuation to pay for it, I think you yanks call it you K100 plan or something like that
I already had the band in 2008, getting it out this time and replaced with bypass
Here is a good post for what newbies need to know http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/forum/13157871-newbies-need-know
I am so grateful for my choices to have RNY that have totally changed my life. It can change yours too but remember this is just a tool and we all have to still do the work and make changes. Do you research until you are clear about what you want!
don't have the option of a sleeve, this surgeon only will do a bypass after taking out a band, he is one of the best surgeons in Australia,
maybe it is easier to just create the pouch above the lapband and bypass the rest below the band and just throw the band section out, would make sense to me chuck out the rubbish with old scarring on it.