Back and Forth

Apr 01, 2012

     I went to another seminar last week, this one at South Miami Baptist Hospital.  My family usually goes to Baptist, so they wanted to see what they had to offer for weight loss surgery.  However, this surgeon was very brusque.  I did not like him at all.  He was very condescending to other people's questions, and was very quick with his presentation, as if he wanted to be in and out of there as fast as possible.  

     I know a doctor's personality isn't the only reason you'd choose them, but in my mind at least, it definitely plays a part.  I have so many questions, and I don't want to be afraid to ask them! The doctors at Jackson South were much more personable and helpful, and seemed just as knowledgeable as the doctor at Baptist.  

     I have been bouncing back and forth between wanting the lap band or the sleeve.  I stared this journey interested in the sleeve.  I like the sleeve because it isn't permanent.  I can always decide to take it out if I so decide, for whatever reason (I understand this isn't supposed to be temporary, but the point is that it CAN be).  I also like that it's only one incision, and there is no risk of anything leaking out of my stomach or intestines, that they aren't removing anything from my body, and that there is no dumping syndrome.  However, the thought of having a plastic contraption in my body, part of it beneath the skin where you can feel it, sort of freaks me out.  

     I then was leaning towards the sleeve (VSG).  I like the sleeve because it has a higher average weight loss.  I like that there is nothing foreign in my body, and that my weight loss will surely be permanent.  The chopping and disposing of parts of my body makes me a little queasy though, but I realize, as, usual, I am probably over thinking it.  There are also multiple incision points for the sleeve. 

     Having talked all this over with my parents (who I feel so blessed to have in my corner 100%), I am once again leaning towards the lap band.  As my Dad put it, you can always revise and go from lap band to sleeve, but once you do the sleeve, it's impossible to reverse.  So as of now, I am going to continue exploring lap band information, and stories.  

     I may see if any other hospitals have weight loss surgery programs or seminars, just to see what else is out there, but there is a part of me that is ready to commit to Jackson South, the first seminar I attended. 

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