Please don't think I'm judging just trying to understand

[Krispymcnugget18 0]

If you want more weight loss you would chose to have the bypass. Lap band isn't entirely effective for large weight loss (over a 100 pounds)

[2Flyguys 13]

the band is very effective...if used right...and U CAN lose over 100 pounds with the band...i KNOW from experience and there r plenty of other people that have lost over 100 pounds with the band....

[Leah28 0]

I agree with 2flyguys. Lots of people have lost well over 100 pounds with a band so don't know who has told you it isn't "entirely effective for large weight loss".

I want to lose around 125 pounds all up. So far I have lost nearly 50 pounds. Its all about making the band work for you. It is no easy feat to lose weight with or without a band... I still have to constantly monitor what and how much I eat, and I work my butt off at the gym 6 days a week. Maybe I could lose weight with bypass surgery without having to do all that... But I'm not comfortable with permanently changing my stomach. I'm much more comfortable knowing that I can have the band taken out if I ever need to.