Lap Band or Bypass????
Hello Everyone,
I am trying to figure out whether to have the bypass or the lap band. I have been dieting for the past month in preperation for the procedure and I have lost 30 pounds. I generally lose weight pretty fast but if I don't diet it comes right back. I don't really drink alot of sweets which I know can be a problem for the lap band. It is so less invasive and can be removed if there is a complication in the future. What do you guys think. Can some people who have had the lap band give me some advice and some stats to help make my decision. I am going to have my consult in a couple of weeks and will definetey discuss this with the surgeon, but I want to be very informed for the consult. I have about 140 pounds to lose and I know that the weight loss % is better for the bypass but there are alot of negatives to consider. Thanks so much for your support and your advice.
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Jim
Post Op Lap Gastric Bypass on 10/27/05
Weight - 371/336/169/170
pre-op/surgery/current/goal
202 Pounds Gone Forever!!!!!!
Plastics Surgery (Belt Lipectomy) - on April 2nd
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