I'm tossed about which one of the surgerys to have

I'm brand new to all of this. Any advise out there about which procedure gives the best result?

Been thinking of getting the lap band, my mother had it done and she looks great, heck she looks younger than me right now :( & :). Went to a seminar and now I'm leaning towards the by-pass, any info would be helpful on both surgeries.

I had Roux en Y 1 month ago and I have no regrets. It isn't easy - It is definately a lifestyle change. I have lost 30 lbs. I choose RNY over lap band because you have to have the band adjusted every 4-6 weeks with a needle and I don't do needles very well. I would also suggest that anyone considering Lap Band to be sure that the insurance covers these adjustments but some don't and that is on average $100 per visit. Plus I have a cousin who had lap band done and she has gained it all back because she has figured out how to cheat the system. But everyone is different and Lap Band is a great option for some.

They say that I am healthy right now but I hope to stay that way, so I am working on getting the lap band here very soon!

I'm brand new to all of this. I expect to have your support to succeed in this project.

My husband and I are having the VSG on 2-27-08. Please give us all the support and prayers.We are new at this to...

Hello Everyone.

I had the RNY done on 02/11/08. I have been doing really well, no side effects as of yet.

I have a seminar to go to 4/15/08 and I don't know whether or not to go with the lap band or the rny, I need more pros and cons for both surgeries. If anyone cares to share there experience with me I would welcome it with open arms.

I'm new at this and can't even figure out how to put a picture of me in the profile. Can someone write me through it?????????

I had the rny the weight loss will be faster than the band and for health effects the rny is th ebest bet. but to each their on, but I have no regrets and have dropped the weight

I am also new to all of this. I am having the by-pass in about 2-3 weeks. I am a little scared about the surgery and what to expect. Also about what to expect after surgery. If anyone can give me some insight I would be so very appreciative.

Statistically, the DS has the best long-term weight loss results. I'm tentatively scheduled for a DS in December.

hi, i'm getting ever thing togeter to have RNY, and i am very nervous, but i need to have this done so i can be here, for my grand. help me out?

I just want my life back, my friends and all I have lost because of my poor heart condition.

I need to get health back on track, to be able to spend time with my kids without feeling sleepy the hall time, and this is my path.

I wanta loose weight and stay healthy long after surgery, I want know the feeling of being skinny because I have never been skinny to feel good about!

I need to get healthy!! I want to live longer than what is apparent to me is going to happen.
I have a family to think of not just myself.

I am attending my seminar on Nov 30th. So much to think about.

I am so ecstatic my surgery is finally going to happen! my new birday will be Feb. 1, 2010

I had lap band surgery the last of July, but I don't seem to be going anywhere. I have had one fill and it doesn't feel like I have had anything.

Having my surgery by Dr Chebli in Seattle on October 20, 2010!!1 I am so excited!

Still have exercise & Nutrition consults to do in August and a All day Class in July then will have RNY in September 2011. Can't hardly wait.

I will be having surgery 8/30/11 VSG, i'm very nervous, but i'm sure i will have lots of support.