i wrote on here about 2 weeks ago to ask for advice because he wanted to do the bypass. so many of you were shocked and told me to find another doctor. as i stated before i only have one other choice and shes the same way( likes the bypass better). anyway ive been emailing my doctor. i made the mistake of asking a few questions about the bypass vs the band. i did tell him that for one year ive only been focusing on the band and that the bypass scares me. he wrote back today not answering my questions but stating that in my situation the bypass is the best choice and that i would have better results. now the only situation that i have is that im overweight 140pounds according to him. i dont have any other health problems. i told him that on this website ive read that people have lost more than 50lbs and that it can be done. he did say that he would support me no matter what i choose. the only reason why i even put the thought of bypass in my head was because of the surgeon and my co workers pushing it on me. i just want to make the right choice and have success not just at first but long term. my doctor is calling me tomorrow so any feedback would be great

thanks

andrea

thanks wanttobeme that is helpful.

andrea

Any doctor worth his SALT should be pleased as punch with an inquisitive patient. It shows they are taking an active interest in their own body. It makes me CRAZY when I talk to people who take medications and have procedures...I say, "So what are you taking and how much, or what did you have done?" and they go, "Oh I don't know. It's a just a blue pill, or, I don't know. I was in the hospital for two days and they "fixed it." I want to know what I am taking, how much, how it works. I want to know the ins and outs of procedures....everything. I don['t want to be blindsided by anything and I want to be as knowledgeable as possible.

i just found out that my surgeon is referring me to the other doctor in the same practice. he needs two lapband patients to become certified in maine seeming how he is new here and im the only one who wants the lapband. i probably will meet with the other doctor soon, wish me luck i heard that she prefers the bypass and is quite assertive with her patients.

andrea

i just found out that my surgeon is referring me to the other doctor in the same practice. he needs two lapband patients to become certified in maine seeming how he is new here and im the only one who wants the lapband. i probably will meet with the other doctor soon, wish me luck i heard that she prefers the bypass and is quite assertive with her patients.

andrea

I think you should try a third opinion as well. If she "prefers" the bypass, then it's possible that she's just more familiar with it. Doesn't necessarily mean it's the right one for you. Talk to as many people as you can.....read read read this web site. I encouraged you to inform yourself about BOTH surgeries. Then YOU can make an educated decision! Good luck to you!