"Weighting" in Washington

BeGail · 07-05-2008, 10:34 AM

Good day to all of you! I saw my surgeon for the first time FINALLY on July 3rd after having all of my pre-surgery tests in early May. Looks like my surgery will be last week in July first week in August...so I am just "weighting" (play on words, HAH!).

I weigh about 224, 5'4", and am 53 years old. Two questions:

Anyone about the same who wants to "buddy" through this process?

Anyone wish you had chosen the gastric bypass instead of the band? My physician has suggested that maybe I want the bypass because it is so much more successful for people my age.

Thanks, in advance, for any feedback, especially from the fabulous fifities people.

fleminld · 07-05-2008, 10:59 AM

Congrats on finally getting a time for surgery. I am having mine done on August 6th.

nurtiemac1 · 07-05-2008, 11:22 AM

Congrats ! This is my first time on the forum. I am seriously considering the Lap Band . I met with the surgeon an everything . Just still trying to get financed!

kteggers · 08-19-2008, 04:24 PM

Where did you get your surgery done? I am going thru the 6 month wait right now. I also live in Vancouver!