I went to a meeting as well thinking I would rather have lap band, but the doctor told me that the risks were not much different, and that the RNY would be much more effective in the longterm. Additionally, the lap band could slip over time, or cause rough patches that may need to be surgically corrected. I'm definitely doing the RNY now. (Next week, as a matter of fact!)
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FISHERBEAR MIKE
402/217/under 200 (As of 09/06/08)
Highest/Current/Goal
Open RNY - September 24th
185 pounds GONE, BABY, GONE!
BMI: 63 (was) / 33.0 (is)
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