Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hallo to all, I am a new member. I am banded and will have my gastric bypass talk tomorrow. I am sacared of the operation and scared that it will have no effect. I have been banded for four months now and haven't lost any weight and that's why I want to have the gastric bypass done, but I am afraid it won't work too. Please help me make up my mind. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hi Miss Alias! Congrats on your GBS seminar. I lost 141 pounds with surgery and it's the best thing I ever did! Best wishes, Robyn > > Hallo to all, > > I am a new member. > > I am banded and will have my gastric bypass talk tomorrow. I am > sacared of the operation and scared that it will have no effect. > > I have been banded for four months now and haven't lost any weight and > that's why I want to have the gastric bypass done, but I am afraid it > won't work too. > > Please help me make up my mind. > > Thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 That was really my biggest fear going in to my surgery. I became convinced that it wasn't going to work, and I was going to be heavy for the rest of my life. You just have to think about it scientifically. You physically have to lose weight after gastric bypass because of the amount of calories you can ingest in the beginning. It is not a magic cure, and it does take discipline and effort, especially as time passes, but it will work! > > Hallo to all, > > I am a new member. > > I am banded and will have my gastric bypass talk tomorrow. I am > sacared of the operation and scared that it will have no effect. > > I have been banded for four months now and haven't lost any weight and > that's why I want to have the gastric bypass done, but I am afraid it > won't work too. > > Please help me make up my mind. > > Thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I'm not totally sure how the band works, BUT with the bypass surgery it will force you to eat diffrently. I've lost 125 lbs and was a big snacker. I still like to snack but I do it on a smaller level now. Good luck to you!!! We are here if you have anymore questions. Hugs!! > > Hallo to all, > > I am a new member. > > I am banded and will have my gastric bypass talk tomorrow. I am > sacared of the operation and scared that it will have no effect. > > I have been banded for four months now and haven't lost any weight and > that's why I want to have the gastric bypass done, but I am afraid it > won't work too. > > Please help me make up my mind. > > Thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 VERY well said Carly!! > > > > Hallo to all, > > > > I am a new member. > > > > I am banded and will have my gastric bypass talk tomorrow. I am > > sacared of the operation and scared that it will have no effect. > > > > I have been banded for four months now and haven't lost any weight and > > that's why I want to have the gastric bypass done, but I am afraid it > > won't work too. > > > > Please help me make up my mind. > > > > Thanks > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 It's a scary thing to wonder if you will lose weight........Like Carly said there is no way you won't lose by the amount of calories ingested. It does work but you have to be committed to make it work, too. Good luck, I wish you well & please keep us posted. Barb aliasx77 wrote: Hallo to all, I am a new member. I am banded and will have my gastric bypass talk tomorrow. I am sacared of the operation and scared that it will have no effect. I have been banded for four months now and haven't lost any weight and that's why I want to have the gastric bypass done, but I am afraid it won't work too. Please help me make up my mind. Thanks We are a very active support group. If the email becomes overwhelming, please change your setting to NO EMAIL! Please contact Group Creator Robyn@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 it works i am 2 months out and 40 pounds less. best of luck -------------- Original message -------------- It's a scary thing to wonder if you will lose weight........Like Carly said there is no way you won't lose by the amount of calories ingested. It does work but you have to be committed to make it work, too. Good luck, I wish you well & please keep us posted. Barb aliasx77 wrote: Hallo to all, I am a new member. I am banded and will have my gastric bypass talk tomorrow. I am sacared of the operation and scared that it will have no effect. I have been banded for four months now and haven't lost any weight and that's why I want to have the gastric bypass done, but I am afraid it won't work too. Please help me make up my mind. Thanks We are a very active support group. If the email becomes overwhelming, please change your setting to NO EMAIL! Please contact Group Creator Robyn@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 alias, sorry i missed you in the well wishes email the other day. i hope that your surgery went well and i will have you in my prayers for a speedy recovery...please write when you can to let us know how you are doing. Kathy 284/235/135 Open RNY Dr. Buras 10/20/2005 Pre Op and scared Hallo to all, I am a new member. I am banded and will have my gastric bypass talk tomorrow. I am sacared of the operation and scared that it will have no effect. I have been banded for four months now and haven't lost any weight and that's why I want to have the gastric bypass done, but I am afraid it won't work too. Please help me make up my mind. Thanks We are a very active support group. If the email becomes overwhelming, please change your setting to NO EMAIL! Please contact Group Creator Robyn@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi -- I think (and it is only my opinion...) that it would probably do you well to cnsider why the band has not worked. Isthe band faulty? Or have you depended on the band to MAKE you lose weight, instead of using it as a tool to change your attitude, habits and choices? If you opt to do the soul searching and find that perhaps you were depending on the band as a fix instead of a tool, perhaps you are not prepared for the bypass either. Remember, surgery is not a sure cure. It is only a kick-start to changes YOU need to make within yourself. bleesings and good luck on making the right decision for YOU! jbbb aliasx77 wrote: Hallo to all, I am a new member. I am banded and will have my gastric bypass talk tomorrow. I am sacared of the operation and scared that it will have no effect. I have been banded for four months now and haven't lost any weight and that's why I want to have the gastric bypass done, but I am afraid it won't work too. Please help me make up my mind. Thanks We are a very active support group. If the email becomes overwhelming, please change your setting to NO EMAIL! Please contact Group Creator Robyn@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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