I have just been received insurance approval and have scheduled my surgery for May 29. Dr Simms in Waco Texas at Providence Hospital will do my procedure. I have looked into both bariatric options and think I have made the right decision but I am still haveing a few second thoughts. It depends on who I talk to, when I talk to someone who has had Gastric Bypass I think that is the way to go and when I talk to a lapbander that is the way I think is best.

I am glad i found this website as I have been able to find out all kinds of non-judgemental opinions.

Marie, I love being banded. You need to know however that the weight loss isn't as fast as bypass. That being said I have lost about 52 lbs since last June. Some lapbanders have lost 70-100 in the same amount of time. I guess it depends on how much you exercise and how much you have to lose. I really like the band because it helps me with restriction. I make healthy food choices and I lose consistently 1 lb per week. Good luck and keep the faith. Julie