So a couple days ago I called my Dr and switched to gastric bypass surgery instead of lap band. I was just feeling doubtful of the lap band and I didn't want to go into this feeling that way. Does anybody have any encouraging words about gastric bypass ?? I have done my research about all surgeries and I feel like this surgery can help me the most.

No... But since I had my band removed 3 weeks ago due to slip and now have to wait 6 months for a revision to bypass, (because my stomach was so jacked up from the band) I can give you discouraging words on the band . You have to be comfortable with your choice. If you were doubting the band, then it wasn't the right choice for you. Good luck!!!!

You'll lose more weight with the bypass without need for adjustments, the nurse at my surgeons office is having a revision because her Lapband slipped

I think that surgery has to many problems

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I thought the only surgery I coulfmd have was the band due tiki medication. Turns out a new surgeon says I can have the bypass...oh happy day! I do not want a surgery that in forced into. Glad I switched surgeons. You'll do fine!

Yea I don't want to go back time and time again for fills. I am excited. I researched and heard I would lose more weight. That made me decision even more. But I am 250. Am I not heavy enough? My Dr said it was ok. It's already set in stone. August 29th

I wanted to ask you do you have diabetes or other comorbities and what is your ht or bmi?

I also thought of going with the band at first. My feelings for it were that it was less invasive and could be more easily reversed. On the flip side the wt loss was slower and it didn't have the same effect on my diabetes. Plus I don't think having it removed makes your stomach " normal" again. So I went with the rny. I think it's the best desicion for me.

I am 6 months post bypass. I did a lot of research and felt the bypass gave me the best tools for long term success. Also there are diabetics in my family so I didn't want to take my chances of getting the lap band and then getting diabetes later in life. That would suck! Best of luck.

I was being forced into Lapland by my surgeon, so I switched surgeons. I too, don't want to be forced into a surgery I don't want!

No I have no health issues. Might sound weird but I don't want to lose too much weight and look ill like some people end up looking. And exactly I want the surgery that seems to workout best long term and gives me the most help. Wednesday is the big day!!