I was hoping to hear from some Banders who had their surgery a year or little more ago who are not so tall like me.

I am 5' 1" and 236. I am hoping to loose 100 pounds.:biggrin:

Some at my doctor's say I should get the gastric and the Psychologist says I am more of a lap bander.

I would LOVE to hear someone's story - especially if they were close to my weight. I can use all the encouragement I can get!:cool2: Do you have struggles with any loose skin? Any suggestions would be great.

And in advance - CONGRADULATIONS on your awesome accomplishment. I am hopeful I will be joining you soon one day.

Thanks, Elizabeth

Hi Antliz, Well I am only 7 months post-op but I have lost 65 pounds since being banded and so it is very possible that I will hit the 100 pounds loss mark by my first band-aversary. I am only 4' 10" tall. My pre-op weight was 248 pounds. I have had a wonderful experience with the lap band and I hope you do also. Best of luck to you.

I am 5'11, but have lost 80 lbs. May 9th will be my 1 year bandiversary. I must weigh in (excuse the pun!) and say to go with what the psychologist says. The lapband is so much safer. And frankly, if you look at all the celebs on tv, and I personally know several that had the gastric, most have gained much, if not all the weight they lost. They have issues with being generally healthy because they can't absorb the nutrients. They have to take handfuls of pills to get what they used to be able to get from food. Lap-band all the way!!!

Best of luck!

Barbara

My turn to "weigh in"! I'm 5'4" and had my surgery 12/29/08. I've had one complication (my surgeon had to move my port 4 weeks ago), but that has almost healed and despite that, I've lost 30 pounds! I'm thrilled with my success, but it hasn't been easy ... I follow the Protein and eating guidelines to a t and exercise 5-6 times a week.

I say go with what your psychologist says! You might also ask why your surgeon thinks gastric bypass is better for you. Also, follow your "gut" ~ your 6th sense will usually guide you to the right decision.

Hope this helps!