Heres my story. After 41 years of being obese and 6 months of waiting for an appt with the surgeon I felt like I was being talked into bypass vs. banding. Although he didnt come out and actually say I should take the bypass route he asked if I would be happy being 200lbs (I am 260 now). He said with bypass I could get down easily....but the average banded pateint doesnt get to thier goal. He also doesnt do the bypass laproscopicly...he feels that the risk os greater and he opens the patient up. I am so confused and let down...I know I should probably see another surgeon but I dont want to wait another 4-6 months...HELP!!! Advice????

Good for you...an inspiration to the rest of us. Keep up the great work!

The doctor I'm going to does all 3 procedures. His wife has a band.

I figured if he does all 3 and that's the one that he chose for his wife, then it's good enough for me. :thumbup:

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It sounds like you are leaning towards RNY. That may very well be the better choice for YOU but you should probably AT LEAST seek a second opinion.<o:p></o:p>

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