In Short: The surgery went really well and Im still pregnant

[charlotte_lee]

We left for Lubbock for Nicks gastric bypass on Tuesday (10-9).

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[subversivecynic]

What kind of bypass? My mom had a R&Y about 15 years ago, and I'm looking into having a lap band. It sounds like a good surgery.

[nick879]

I had the full blown procedure. Lab band wasnt a good option for me and after metting with my surgeon and having him tell me why lab band isnt good for me but for no one Im glad it was never an option. Charlotte will fill you in on more of why Lab Bands are bad...shes the talkative one

[charlotte_lee]

Lap bands are good options for some people, but not for everyone. The R&Y changes how you absorb food, so you cant eat as much bad things as before. Since the lap band doesnt change absorbion, it only changes how much food you can eat. So some people still do things they arent supposed to. Before Nick got approved for surgery, we met a woman in his pre-op prep group who gained 90 pounds after lap band because she ate high calorie foods that were easy to go down (like pudding and ice cream).

Its still possible to cheat on r&y, so nothing is 100%. Both options are tools, its all about how you use it.

But Im sure you know all this, with your mom having the r&y. Whatever you plan on doing, more power to you!

[nick879]

I meant lab seriously....lol but after a long day of driving and being tired it came out lab and I dont even own a dog.

[nick879]

Thanks so much. Hopefully one day we will finally meet Im pretty sure we owe each other a drink...lol