i met with the surgeon today. she was very straight forward. first she said that seeming how i have a kid and work that i may not have the time to eat slowly or exercise and either surgery may not work, she also said that she doesnt like the band and may stop doing them in a few months. she said that there isnt enough long term data and they may cause irrotion, she said that there is definite success with the bypass and not with the band so why not choose the right thing the first time around. i told her that ive been in the program for 1 year now and have been adimit on the band, she said that she will do what i want but doesnt think that this is the best choice for me. i did like her though even though she prefers the bypass. i just hope that the band works for me. that is my biggest fear that i wont lose weight. i know that i need to watch what i eat more and exercise again or nothing will work

andrea

Andrea, with the band you just need to know that you lose a lot slower. The average is 1-2 lbs per week. There are a few people who can lose 100 bs in a year. Also, keep in mind there is maintenance with the band. You definitely need to go in for fills, initially quite a few times. Most surgeons are pretty conservative when they start filling you up. It took me 5 fills to finally have good restriction. I've had to have unfills, refills, you name it over the course of the last 17 months. I am also only down 65 lbs. Good luck with your decision.