For most people, weight loss is a matter of Calories IN vs. Calories OUT. WLS either Lapband or RNY restricts the amount of calories in therefore making weight loss possible. RNY differs in that it adds a Malabsorbtion element and increases the loss possibilites. The down side of either is that if you are still taking in more than 1500 calories a day...you will not lose weight and depending on your caloric intake vs. output.....you could re-gain weight. If you are grazing all day with the RNY or eating crap with the band...you will not be successful. It's as simple as that. With either surgery there is a GOOD portion that is self-control and life long decision making. Good choices and life long dietary changes are necessary for either of these proceedures to be successful in the LONG TERM. For me personally, I needed a more restrictive process than what Lap Band offered...I needed the malabsorbtive portion as well as dumping syndrome and all the icky that it entails.... This was the best option for me because of who I am and how I deal with food. Everyone is different, so you just have to decide which option offers you the best opportunity for success in the long run. Calories in vs. Calories out is the bottom line though.
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Zen
LAP RNY June 5th, 2006, Genesis Medical Center, Iowa
257 / 140 / 139
Start / Current/Goal
Plastics 8/7/07, 12/15/07, 6/5/08 - Dr. Aric Eckhardt
AKA: ZenBear
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