So for over 2 years now, I've been back and forth between lapband and bypass. Now I am 4 weeks away from being done with all my pre-surgery requirements and I STILL can't make my mind up which surgery I want to have. I've read books, websites, internet forums and I can't make my mind up.

What is wrong with me? I have diabetes, so bypass seems best for that, but I'm not sure I want my body parts rearranged. I think lapband because if you later gain some weight you can have it filled again and get back on track, where a bypass if you stretch your pouch you are just out of luck (or so it seems), please don't misunderstand me, I'm not trying to "gain" anything back, but keeping it real I've read many stories of folks who eat the wrong things and gain. I'm just saying that if that were to happen I would think the lapband would make sense.

Then there is the issue of time off work, I don't have much time to be off and with lapband seems like a faster back to work time.

But then I go back and I'm still thinking about my diabetes....see what I mean, this is my head everyday all day long!

If I could hear perhaps from some diabetics that the band has helped that might help me with my decision.

I'm getting down to the wire! Please help

I don't think it's inappropriate for people to express their reasoning for not choosing a specific WLS, just because you don't like their reasoning doesn't mean they are bashing it.

Kristina I think everyone has opinions like navels but I don't necessarily want to keep reading the same drivel about which WLS is best. If you are happy with your Bypass or whatever good, otherwise don't tell me that the Lapband is bad.. I am tired of the "know it alls" telling everyone else

the horror stories or whatever. I signed up for lapband discussions and that is why I don't go on the other sites and tell them I think it was wrong for them to have their stomach's rearranged or cut out.. I say whatever works for you is just fine... don't care if you think I"m right or wrong.

Well I hear you. I too am dietetic. I was undecided untill I went for my pe op visit. After going through that and speaking with everyone I knew bypass was what I needed to do for me. I have been on the opti for 6 days and have already cut out one pill and over half my insulin has been dialed back so far. For me its the only way to go to save my life because if I keep going heart attack or stroke is imminent. This is seriously the biggest decision of my life. My surgery date is April 22nd and it cant come soon enough for me. Good luck

I apoligize for starting a debate that was not my intention. Only looking for different experiences.

it's okay ren. I don't mind if people make comparisons without being critical of other peoples decisions. Diabetes is a serious disease and I hope only the best for anyone who has it. I actually made the decision to have weight loss surgery based on my diabetes and the affects it has on my health. I was not super morbidly obese and my bmi was lower than a lot of patients but I had come to the end of my rope with losing and gaining weight. my aci was higher everytime I had bloodwork and I was on the brink of taking insulin. so happily I made the decision to get my lapband surgery and I am extremely happy that I did.

I wish the very best for you in your Quest to improve your health. PLease check back in with us and let us know how you are doing.

I debated between the bypass and the sleeve and finally decided on the sleeve. It has less complications for the future in regards to possible nutritional deficiencies and risks of ulcers and hernias of the intestines. I found that the sleevers lose just as much weight as the bypass in the long run and actually have much less risk of stretching out the sleeve vs the pouch of the bypass imho. I personally didn't want the side effect of diarhea that a lot of bypass pts. endure. And it's a foul smelling diarrhea at that. I've seen bypass patients get very sickly if they were not careful and also notice that they age considerably in appearance afterwards from what I've seen I would never get the lapband.... Ive seen more failure cases than any of the surgeries. You know after a couple of years the bypass often stops working as far as the malabsorbtive feature goes. Be sure to read all you can about both surgeries. I know that complications can occur with any of these surgeries but inmo the sleeve is the safest. I think I made the right decision for me. What I love about the sleeve is that they take the portion of the stomach away that cause hunger hormones (Grehlin) They do not do this for the bypass. With both surgeries strict compliance is the key to success of course. I have also read that sleeve patients have also been able to be cured of their Diabetis. but if you happen to gain yur weight back after surgery the Diabetis will return again like it did for Carnie Wilson.

The cure for diabetis is contigent on losing excess weight and keeping it off it seems. If you gain back 2/3 of the weight or more or less the high blood sugar can return at any time. This is not a permanent do nothing cure for diabetes...... I have read a lot about this already

I've known too many people have to have the band removed for a sleeve. Additionally I believe the stats for diabetes resolution are low with the lap band.

I've known too many people have to have the band removed for a sleeve. Additionally I believe the stats for diabetes resolution are low with the lap band.

Because they "can" have it removed is why many chose the band.

I apoligize for starting a debate that was not my intention. Only looking for different experiences.

I never looked into any research. My lung doctor made my appointment and said you are getting the band. I found this site after the surgery. I love my band. I did not want my insides cut/removed either. Good luck with your new journey and only you can decide what is perfect for your life and body. Just remember all WLS is a tool and people have failed with all if them, too.

There are an awful lot of lapband folks that are now having it revised to bypass, for a variety of reasons. I take that in two ways ... You could always start with lapband and if it doesn't work, get bypass. Or just do it all in one sweep and bypass. Thats what I did.

April my friends wish they did the bi pass not the band some if them lost then gained it back and what's the point of going threw all the pain to have to do it over again I would not want to but that's just me

April my friends wish they did the bi pass not the band some if them lost then gained it back and what's the point of going threw all the pain to have to do it over again I would not want to but that's just me

You can gain it back with any of the WLS options out there.

There are an awful lot of lapband folks that are now having it revised to bypass, for a variety of reasons. I take that in two ways ... You could always start with lapband and if it doesn't work, get bypass. Or just do it all in one sweep and bypass. Thats what I did.

Awful lot? Possibly about 9% have a revision of some sort.