Hi All,

I'm new here from IL. For weeks now I've been researching weight loss options and have fell in love with the lap-band. Mainly becausing I want more children in the future and this allows that. Lately though I've been reading about the Gastric Y (I think that's what it's called) and have wondered about it also. I weigh 345 lbs and want to be around 170 one day. I would appreciate some suggestions on which would be good for the amount of weight loss I need and want.

Also I'm in the process of starting my requirements of 6 month visits with my PCP or 3 months with a supervised hospital program. Does anyone have any experiences they could share regarding the hospital programs that are offered?

Thanks..

Thanks all for your input, everyday I've been back and forth, but now I'm leaning more towards the band.

Studies comparing weight loss between band and bypass vary quite a bit - some show equivalent weight loss at 5 years between the 2, some show better weight loss with the bypass.

The bottom line is that averages don't mean anything to an individual patient - what you do with the operation will determine your success. We have band patients who have lost 200 pounds, and we have bypass patients that have lost 200 pounds. Do you research and you will make the right decision for you!

Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio

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Studies comparing weight loss between band and bypass vary quite a bit - some show equivalent weight loss at 5 years between the 2, some show better weight loss with the bypass.

The bottom line is that averages don't mean anything to an individual patient - what you do with the operation will determine your success. We have band patients who have lost 200 pounds, and we have bypass patients that have lost 200 pounds. Do you research and you will make the right decision for you!

Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio

Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home

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513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Thanks for your comments.

My main concern is what will happen since I want to have more children. Yes I want the best results and I know I have to be committed to whatever I decide to do, but I want to do what will be good for me and my unborn child if I were to get pregnant.