Does anyone know what the statistics are for people who are banded and gain back the weight, and over what period of time? I heard somewhere that for gastric bypass it was 50%. I can't remember where I heard that, though.

I want to have all of the facts before I make my final decision.

Most of the statistics I've seen are at the 5 yr mark, that state that Gastric Bypass & lap Band are even usually at this time, as far as weight loss. The reasons the reports I've read say that Gastric Bypass bodies adjust to the malapsurption and the stoma stretches and the bodies absorbs more calories, and since the stoma stretches, they eat more.

My accountant who had Gastric Bypass 3 yrs ago told me she is now going to get the band because she is gaining weight and eating the same. I have a friend who also had Gastric Bypass and hasn't gained anything, looks great after 2 years, but she watches what she eats and exercises. So who knows.

For me, I ended up doing Lap band because of safety issues, my DH would not agree or support me on GB, but was accepting of Lap Band.

Does anyone know what the statistics are for people who are banded and gain back the weight, and over what period of time? I heard somewhere that for gastric bypass it was 50%. I can't remember where I heard that, though.

I want to have all of the facts before I make my final decision.

Averages only matter if you are average.

Are you?

I know that I am not.

And I also know that ultimately, success with ANY weight loss surgery is determined by the amount of effort the patient is willing to put forth.

If you are willing to PAY THE PRICE, you WILL succeed.

If not.... you won't.