[wannabe skinny]

after a lifetime of dieting i wanted to have the procedure that would be the most successful and put the most restrictions on my eating ~ i needed all the help i could get and felt that RNY was best for me. SO glad that i did this.

[Kenyar]

well also which were you approved for??have you met with a surgeon yet? if not they'll let you know whats best/which is ressonable. looking at your stats you are less than 100 lbs overweight. unless you have comorbidities you wouldnt even qualify for bypass...unless something has changed...

[ClaudiaJ]

Hi,

I guess you have to consult a surgeon first to know which one you're qualified to have.

Again, I'll post this comparison between lap band surgery and gastric bypass:
(Is this ok or I'll just have to put the link of my same post?tnx)

Gastric Bypass

-time tested
-complex operation, it involves multiple areas of the abdomen
-Rapid weight loss over 3-6 months, settling at final weight 10-16 months after surgery
-Mineral absorption deficiency, requires long-term supplements
-Dumping syndrome (intolerance to sugars and some carbohydrates)
-Not reversible
-No significant hardware in body

Lap band

-a new technology
-Simpler operation, gives lower risk around surgery (less chance of death or prolonged hospitalization)
-Slow and steady weight loss, settling at final weight around 2 years after surgery
-Possible deficiencies due to decreased intake, long-term supplements also recommended
-No Dumping syndrome
-Sort of reversible
-Long term (non-reactive) plastic material in body
-lap band must be adjusted for best success

Hope that helps. Good luck!

[Perfesser]

According to my surgeon, both procedures are totally reversible. They are not both of the same complexity to reverse, though. Take out the band and you have a normal digestive tract. The stomach that was cut out of the loop in RNY is sitting off to the side, and can be reattached through a lap procedure.

Dumping is triggered in many by excess fats in the diet, too. Ask around and it won't be hard to find folks who value dumping (once they get used to the cans and can'ts) as a very useful tool to keep them on the strait and narrow. Those of us who do not dump easily must make good choices and live properly without this tool helping us.

The band is easier to "eat through" to excess than the pouch. Adjustment is critical to success and may require routine maintenance. The only significant dietary restriction with the band is the band. The whole digestive system that allowed you to reach your present condition is still there. RNY is harder to "eat through" because the stomach (capacity measured in cups) is replaced by the pouch (capacity measured in ounces).

With either technique, the surgery only provides you with a tool. The wise, skillful and consistent use of correct nutritional choices from that date forward throughout your life is required by both techniques if one is to achieve success and hold onto it. Both techniques have pros and cons. You can't pick up one end of the stick without picking up the other, so make your choice only after much research and consideration, expert (your surgeon, not us) advice, and an honest self-appraisal of which will be sustainable in the long run.

Do what is right for you because it is right for you, not because most of us did it in a certain way.

CT

[MsVickie]

I dont know if you made a decision or not yet and hoping to hear from you soon. CTs post is correct. I would like to make one more comment.

Ask your physican how many lap bands hes had to redo or go back and do RNY on. We have really alot compared to what I have seen that has come on here and stated they had to have the RNY for various reasons after the band. Yea its easier for them to do the band and quicker.