Journal/Life reboot

[alstaria]

So, uh, yeah..it's been awhile, hasn't it. I haven't felt much like writing because besides work most of my life seems to consist of calling hospitals and nursing homes these days. Those subjects don't make for the best of journal entries. But there's now major change on the horizon for me and I feel the need to write about it

Comments

[alstaria]

I really appreciate both of your input, being as you are medical professionals. However, I am going with the actual bypass as opposed to the band for several reasons. 1) Both my primary doc and my bariatric surgeon recommended the roux-en-y over the lap band as there are signs that the band is less effective for weight loss than the band. 2)The band does not show the same dramatic elimination of type II diabetes that the roux-en-y does (one of the major reasons I'm having the surgery) 3) After researching both procedures, their side effects/complictions, and their results, this feels like the right decision for me.

I know there can be complications, especially from the malabsorption but I feel if I follow the doctors' instructions, I am in good hands. USC's program is one of the first and best in laparoscopic gastric bypass in the country and my surgeon is the Vice Chairman of the entire surgery department.

If you have articles on the problems that the gastric bypass causes that you think I should read, please let me know. There's still time for me to change my mind but I've read quite a bit already and still feel this is the choice for me.

[daundelyon]

I know you're making an informed decision. I just worry about my friends-it's in my job description somewhere. *hugs*

[alstaria]

I know, I know and I really am glad to have people that know much more about medical stuff than I do on my side. Believe me, I was initial scared off by some of the things I read, which why it took from March to October to take the next step. But I think the benefits out way the costs on this one; the thought of ending up like my mom scares the hell out of me.