Questions for everyone out there! I have a million and appreciate all the information you have. Well first off I am wondering if everyones doctor gave them an option of lap band versus the gastric bypass? My doctor told me that I am a canidate for either one. I am 5'1 and weight 225lbs. Honestly, I never really considedered gastic bypass, but when he mentioned it as an option it made me rethink things a little bit. I think the lap band may be a better choice for me because I do want more children; I have one daughter and I am 26. I feel as if the lap band is less intrusive and obviousy less dangerous, faster recovery etc.

I am also curious at how long the process will take. I have heard it varies, but I am wondering how many tests I will take etc. I got all my blood work done yesterday and then he said I will come in in two weeks and as long as the tests are okay we will book the surgery, but it seems to easy?!?

Thanks everyone!

My surgeon doesn't do the gastric bypass - just the lap band and the gastric sleeve. He's not a fan of the gastric bypass.

I wish I could get the gastric sleeve, but my insurance company doesn't cover it and I can't afford to self-pay.

My surgeon presented 5-6 forms of surgery in his seminar. He didn't push me toward any of them. I selected the band and he was 100% on board with it. Although some practices are more busy than others, speed from seminar to surgery usually depends mostly on time for insurance approval. Apparently you are either self-pay or have an insurer who approves quickly (mine did).