So im 24, 5'6" and 260 lbs. I have had my consultation for weight loss surgery and am starting my journey. The 2 options are gastic bypass and lap band. Im leaning towards gastric bypass. I have an appointment the 1st week in sept for my physical and consultation with the surgeon. My goal is to be my high school weight of 160 again. Anyone have any opinions on which procedure they would recommend? Both would cost the same fod me so its not a factor. Please help! All experiences and stories good and bad welcome. Just looking for some honesty.

I am 27 and 270 pounds and had the lap band 2 years ago, without much weight loss success. I intentionally lost 30 pounds from my preop diet and a little bit after surgery but have never really felt any restriction from the band other then bread gets stuck. I will be having the RNY next month and wish I would of went with that all along. If i would of been honest with my self I should of knowen the band would not work for me because I have never eaten large volumes of food. Which the band is good for because it makes you eat less, but if you eat bad in small amounts many times a day the band in my opionion is not the way to go. With the bypass its restriction and malabsorption so you lose weight faster. But your body only does the malabsorption for around 18 months then your body gets used to it. I hope this has helped you out some, but when it comes down to it its your choice.

I hope the gastric bypass gies very well for you.

I've had problem after problem with the band I agree with all of the above post, band to by pass revision surgery here I come! X good luck x

I had a band for 2 1/2 years, removed 2 weeks ago, bypass sometime next year. I had some luck with the band (from 295 to 225) however had a lot of problems with it as well. Threw up all the time, even just brushing my teeth, chest pain, constant pressure in my throat/neck. Eventually my band slipped and caused stomach herniation and I had to have urgent removal....I don't hate the and, but wish I'd done bypass to start!

Thank you so much for all your inputs. I have my physical and drs consultation next week. My husband is nervous for me, but im not sure he really understand since he is very athletic and fit. I used to run around in highschool playing volleyball and basketball and now i cant. I have a 6 month old and am afraid i wont be able to play with her like i want to. I am encouraged by you all's comments that this might be a huge turning point for me.