nonnadiana

I have decided the lap band is my preferance. I went to my appt with the surgeon and he felt it was a wise desision. He felt that RNY would be overkill. I'm 100 lbs over weight and now I have my last 2 appts before my date is set. The only real question that I had to ask the dr was would I ever be able to eat bread or pasta again. His answer was no, however he smiled and said of course but most people who succeed have this type of food as a rare special occasion. I can do that! I have read much info from the internet and spoken to people who have had RNY & those who went lapband. I also read statisitical into in the American Surgical Assoc. publication. RNY has much more complication rate. The 2 most common problem w lapband is dilation of the esophogus and the pouch. I'm willing to take the risk of lapband vs RNY. Good Luck to you all Diana

I am in the process of working my way through the pre surgical workups. I hope to have my surgery this summer. I will visit my surgeon on Mon. 5/12. What I want to know I'm afraid to ask because I don't want him to think I'm not commited. will I never be able to eat pasta or bread again. told it would swell and block me. I am willing to make the changes needed to lose the weight but I can't imagine the rest of my life w/o these items. I'm Italian very Italian. I hope someone can give me some insight. nonnad :confused2:

I am in the process of working my way through the pre surgical workups. I hope to have my surgery this summer. I will visit my surgeon on Mon. 5/12. What I want to know I'm afraid to ask because I don't want him to think I'm not commited. will I never be able to eat pasta or bread again. told it would swell and block me. I am willing to make the changes needed to lose the weight but I can't imagine the rest of my life w/o these items. I'm Italian very Italian. I hope someone can give me some insight. nonnad :confused2: