Why Did U???

Good Morning, Hi.... I went to my class that was required by my Doctor. It was called "Weight Loss Surgery Overview" given by Kaiser. Well when I was in the class, I was the only one there for the Lap-Band, everyone else was having the gastric bypass. This lady came up to me and asked my why I wanted to have the lap-band instead of the gastric. I said that it was less evasiv and my Mom had a gastric and it was horrible what she has been through. I weigh 264 and I am 5'5" tall, I need to lose about 130 pounds. If you could share with me why you chose the Lap-Band OVER the gastric bypass that would be wonderful. Thanks, Marcella

I chose Lap Band: Because it's less invasive Because there is less potential for major complications Because it's reversible (if necessary) Because it has a lower mortality rate (1 in 2000 vs. 1 in 200 for gastric) Because recovery time is much faster Because I don't ever want my insides permanently rerouted Because at 5 years out, LB patients have lost about the same as GBS patients Because I want my body to still be able to absorb nutrients Because I'm willing to live with a slow but steady weight loss

Same here.

i would like to "Dido" what Kim A. said.  Those are the exact reasons I did it.  Slow but sure, the weight comes off.  it also allows the skin to keep up with the weight loss and I don't think you get as bad the saggy skin that comes along with losing a lot of weight.  certainly, there will be some, but not as much.  I really like the fact that the piping is still in place and it is reversable.  That was just a huge issue for me so if I ever decide i want to but obese again, skiddlydoo, yahoo, I can be.  I don't see that happening though.  But at least the option is there.

eaxctly what Kim said.

Holy catfish pam, you are almost at your goal!  That is fantastic, congrats!!  You must be thrilled.  Just had to give you a big pat on the back, way to go!

Ditto on above!  and... Because we don't dump! Because we eat normal food only less of it! Good luck! Elzia

Yes those are all of my reasons too, plus I am hoping that with slower loss, my skin will not be quite as droopy.  I know I will see extra skin but maybe not as much. 

And...noone mentioned that it is ADJUSTABLE!

With Gastric you have to take a handful of vitamins the rest of your life or you can die from malnutrition. That is just too scary for me. Lap Band, I get to take 2 Flintstones complete a day for the rest of my life? Bring it on! No cutting of my stomach, less risk of complications, the list goes on and on. I do feel that everyone must make their own decisions based on their own eating habits and lifestyle. For me, Gastric just doesn't seem necessary. Lap Band is exactly the tool that I need to succeed!