This is my first day on this cite. I had been following and posting on the lap band cite but when I had my consultation at the bariatric center at the hospital I found out they were not real positive about the lap band and really suggest the gastric bypass. After talking to the nurse and doctor I no longer want the lap band and am now on the way to gastric bypass. I had been so focused on the lap band I don't know a lot about gastric bypass. The one big difference is that the friends and family I confided in about the lap band surgery were very supportive but when I say I am now thinking about gastric bypass they are not supportive at all. I am approved for the surgery and and am on a six month medically supervised diet required by my insurance. I quess evryone knows alot of people that gastric bypass has not worked or made their life worse. It is good to be on here and see the succeses.

Welcome to the group. I'm prove I had no issues with surgery only like throwing up almost 30 days but I'm great now

15 years ago my niece had gastric bypass. My husband and I felt it was too invasive for our serious health problems. We opted for the sleeve and so happy!!!!! You will find lots of needed support here! Best wishes!!