.... and not do the sleave or the bypass?

.... and not do the sleave or the bypass?

Hi because the Lapband is the only non-permanent surgery. Where as with the others you can't reverse it. The sleeve, a large portion of your stomach is removed and bypass your rearranging parts. The Lapband is a tool to help and can be harmlessly removed in the future. I felt better knowing that.

To me the band fit right along with my goals. I wanted to lose about 85 lbs and wanted the least invasive route possible. I didn't feel I wanted something as durastic as removing or stitching off part of my stomach. I'm not sure why, but I felt like I had more control over my body with the band, and I looooove control

Hi! I chose the Band over the bypass and sleeve because I feel that it was the best choice for me personally.

The bypass is too permanent, and I have seen too many people with complications from it. The sleeve would be my second choice of the three procedures.

I'm a little over three weeks post-op. With the band, I know the weight loss will be slower, but it works better in my life. You can get the same results as the others, but it will take longer. I can deal with slower than an immediate and drastic weight loss.

I chose the lap band because it was less evasive and I liked the adjustability of it. Yes, there is more if a commitment from both the patient and the doctor. I like that. I check in with my doctor every so many weeks, I weigh in, discuss my progress, talk about any hurdles I've faced. I need that. I see it as a team working towards my victory. This works for me.

The bypass seemed to evasive and heard of so many complications, so I decided on the lap band. I need to lose 85-90 pounds so this was the best option for me.

I chose the band because it doesn't have the malabsorption issues, the weight loss is slower and more natural to me. The commitment to make sure I eat right will help both me and my family. I like that it is adjustable to fit my needs. I am hoping to have less excess skin with the slower weight loss. I was banded 11 days ago and am SO happy.