What qualifies a person as a good candidate for a lap RNY vs. an open and why?

I have a consultation w/a surgeon 9/26 and he performs both types. I've read a lot of postings and it seems that most people say that dr's prefer open. I would prefer the lap only because of the recovery time.

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