Hey Everyone! I am going for my surgery consultation at the end of the month...I have the choice between gastic bypass and the lap band....in all of your opinions...what should I do? I have never had surgery:ohmy: and am nervous. There is a ton of info out there on how much you loose when you have gastric, not so much info with the lap. How did you guys feel after the surgery, how much have you lost? Would you do it again??? I know I have a ton of questions!!! HELP!!!:tt1:

My first suggestion would be to google gastric bypass versus lap-band. I just did and there are a ton of articles comparing the two without having to rehash here. Then I would suggest scanning both kinds of forums like this and read about real life stories of people who have both.

The down and dirty difference is:

Gastric bypass gives faster results but the complication rate is higher and there is more of a chance of nutritional deficiencies.

Lap band is slower weight loss but much less in the way of complications and you are able to get your nutrients better.

Hope this helps and good luck with whichever method you decide on.

I highly suggest you read up on both procedures.....as much as you can before your first appointment. I went to my consult with what I wanted to have done already in place in my head.

Of course it will depend on your co-morbidty situation on what surgery would be best for you. However, you must be comfortable with the decision it cannot be made for you, not even by your surgeon.

So read and ask lots of questions!

Yes I would do it over again in a heartbeat, I was off work for only a week and I am feeling wonderful. Best thing I ever have done for myself.