I haven't had the surgery, but was looking into the lapband procedure. My insurance won't cover it and I can't afford it so it won't be for a while if I do get it. You might want to check "gastric bypass" through your web browser and see if you can get to a hospital site that gives you more details about it. Hope this helps and if you decide to go through with it I hope all goes well for you.

Hey there
you should contact Getnsmaller
here is her previous post:


Getnsmaller Hi, I had a gastric Bypass this past January 10th. Prior to having gastric bypass you will have to go through a series of tests. And you will meet with a social worker to determine your mental state. The surgery can be done through laparoscopy or a through a full incision. It depends on what they see when they use the laparascope. If the person is extremely obese then they may have to open up the abdomen which takes a little longer for recovery. I tried to loose as much as I could on my own prior to the surgery try to exercise if at all possible. Make sure you do all your research before you because you will have to eat healthy after the surgery for the rest of your life in order for it to work. A lot of people think that they just go in have their stomache stapled and then they can continue pigging out but if you do you will stretch out your pouch all over again and then gain that weight if not more! You have really got to be at the end of your rope, and fully committed to alter your whole way of eating as you know it for life for the surgery to be a success. Has your doctor discussed the lapband? Maybe that would be a good alternative. The lapband can be removed. Unlike the gastric bypass which is irreversable once it is done. Hope I was able to shed some light on this for you. Take care.

Dr O.

ive been googling, and already discussed this with my priamry physician, who recommeneded a gastric bypass dr.

i know the differences with the proceedures, and all that.

my insurance covers this proceedure.

im jst looking for real-live ppl who have had the surgery and can tell me about thier recovery process when it was done.

also, getnsmaller is on my friends list.

thanks both of you for your input.
MICHELLE

Hi Nativity, have you considered the lap band? Also, if you go to Sparkpeople.com and type in a search for gastric bypass, you will see forums on there where you can ask questions, and read about the good, the bad and the ugle experiences.

I had the surgery 4 months ago. I was in the hospital less than 2 days (my surgery was not until 5PM or it would have been overnight only) I was back to work in 2 weeks. There was no hunger and I take my vitamins like a good girl. There are many small and large adjustments, however being overweight has many large adjustments. I am glad I did this my top weight was 350+ but when I had surgery I was 305 I have lost 59 lbs. I am still crazy but there is less of me and that is a good thing. my health is greatly improved