First off ... Welcome Aboard!!!
I went for the Bypass (RNY) simply from hearing the words "failure" and "cheating" with the Lap Band.
That scared the crapola out of me. If I could cheat ... I probably would have. I know me .. and I can't be trusted
I didn't want to take any chances.
But again that is a very personal decision. Talk with your Doctors and
DO YOUR RESEARCH!!!! (emphasized for importance)
This is one of the biggest if not the biggest decision that you will ever make. It will change your life forever.
Doing your research and asking lots of questions is the only way you will be able to make the right decision for you.
I wish you the best of luck ((((((Big hugs)))))))