Well, hmm, did some browsing around on those sites between last minute gift shopping & family arriving... but it's sort of overwhelming there, honestly. So, I read up on the ones that I am aware of (RNY, Lapband & Vertical Sleeve, I haven't looked into the malabsortive stuff yet, so no idea about those.)
So far I have to say that the Lapband is most appealing right now because of the short time in the hospital and the ability to adjust it later, plus from what I read, it has fewer side effects. (I don't mean to start any wars over these procedures or anything like that, just repeating what I've read
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Oh and a side thing. So I was talking to friends and family about the whole idea of surgery. I had a few different reactions:
Some were very supportive and agreed that it would be great for me.
One relative said, "Surgery just makes you eat an ounce only. Why can't you just do that without surgery?" (etc) I was like... "dude, can YOU do that? Every day...?" That was kinda hurtful imo.
A few other relatives said they will support me even if they don't support my decision, and I guess that's ok.
In the end, I am doing what I need to do. They don't have to live in my body and be in pain all the time, and I think this will help me in addition to sticking with Weight Watchers. BTW do other people do WW (not points wise but going to meetings & eating healthy etc) while adjusting to life with surgery? I like the meetings at WW, or just being held accountable every week, and i still learn good stuff from them, emotionally, etc.
Sorry, kind of long... maybe I should have made a new thread. =P