The lap band does have its successes, and that is the reason my surgeons group started doing them again recently. With the RNY, it is the gold standard of the surgeries as the weight loss is much faster versus the lap band. When it takes one person 1 yr to 18 months to get to goal, it might take another with the lap band five years to get to goal because it does not produce the dumping effects, and you can still eat anything you want. I am no expert, however, as I chose without a doubt the RNY - I was goining to do it lap, but decided on open after talking with my surgeon - everyones choice is so personal. But yes - research research research - knowledge is your power, and you must be your own advocate. Good luck with everything - glad you are here asking great questions!
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Blessings,
Whitney 
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Highest/Pre-op/ Current/Goal
GBS 3/7/06
Dr. Stanley Klein -Torrance, CA
Hernia Repair/Tummy Tuck 3/9/07!!!!
148.5 pounds and 64.5 inches gone forever!!
GOAL REACHED 2/6/07!!!
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