I am new to this forum and hoping to find some good advise. I have PCOS and weigh 260. I am trying to decide which way to go... gastric bypass or lap band. I worry about the gastric bypass because of he rapid weight loss. I don't want all the sagging skin and the malnurished look I think you could get from gastric bypass. However, I am worried about how much I would actually lose with lap band and will it help with PCOS symptoms? HELP!

Hey there!

Actually, its been awhile since my post and since then I had a very serious conversation with my doctor (Dr. Washington in Freehold) and I explained my issue to him. We decided because of my issue with carbs to go for the gastric bypass instead.

Surgery is scheduled for July 12th!

If that's the choice you made then it's the right one. Congratulations! Either way the weight is finally going to come off!!! YOu are right about the carbs. I have had lapband and the carbs and sweets are soo sooo easy for me to eat. I actually have ate chips for dinner. I know that sounds horrible but when I was done with the chips i was full. I'm stuck at 230 right now and I know its becuase of my diet. I am exercising but food has taken ahold of me again just like before. I have to recommit myself again. Good luck with everything.:scared2: