Lap-band

[lindach1761 4]

I've been banded 7 and,1/2 years. I am considering the sleeve. Is that good for long term weight loss or would the bypass be better?

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[Bufflehead 6,358]

The bypass has somewhat better stats for weight loss, but it also has more complications. On the other hand, even though the bypass has "more" complications, still, overall, it has a very low rate of complications and is a very safe surgery. I know several people who have had it and they are all perfectly happy, healthy, and slim. There are so many facets to this decision -- you definitely want to talk with a bariatric surgeon about your options, and probably more than one. Good luck!

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

There's nothing I can say about bypass. I was beginning to think I might be a revision candidate, but, happy to say, my band is still viable; seven years next month. May I ask why you're considering revision?

[lindach1761 4]

My band stopped working

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[johnny207 30]

My band stopped working after 4 years. I have been sleeved for 1 year; and it's the best decision I have ever made...wish I did it sooner! You will not regret it!

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