I'm tossed about which one of the surgerys to have

jennifer41560 commented on 8/17/07 10:11 pm

I'm brand new to all of this. Any advise out there about which procedure gives the best result?

scurtis2007 commented on 10/2/07 10:32 am

Been thinking of getting the lap band, my mother had it done and she looks great, heck she looks younger than me right now :( & :). Went to a seminar and now I'm leaning towards the by-pass, any info would be helpful on both surgeries.

Tammyd1965 commented on 1/20/08 6:18 pm

I had Roux en Y 1 month ago and I have no regrets. It isn't easy - It is definately a lifestyle change. I have lost 30 lbs. I choose RNY over lap band because you have to have the band adjusted every 4-6 weeks with a needle and I don't do needles very well. I would also suggest that anyone considering Lap Band to be sure that the insurance covers these adjustments but some don't and that is on average $100 per visit. Plus I have a cousin who had lap band done and she has gained it all back because she has figured out how to cheat the system. But everyone is different and Lap Band is a great option for some.

CatJ commented on 1/21/08 1:44 pm

They say that I am healthy right now but I hope to stay that way, so I am working on getting the lap band here very soon!

yannajo commented on 1/27/08 12:55 pm

I'm brand new to all of this. I expect to have your support to succeed in this project.

claudiaaguero commented on 2/9/08 12:53 pm

My husband and I are having the VSG on 2-27-08. Please give us all the support and prayers.We are new at this to...

2bthinnow commented on 2/16/08 10:30 pm

Hello Everyone.

I had the RNY done on 02/11/08. I have been doing really well, no side effects as of yet.

lolo1965 commented on 2/17/08 9:36 am

I have a seminar to go to 4/15/08 and I don't know whether or not to go with the lap band or the rny, I need more pros and cons for both surgeries. If anyone cares to share there experience with me I would welcome it with open arms.

gatogordo commented on 3/26/08 2:45 pm

I'm new at this and can't even figure out how to put a picture of me in the profile. Can someone write me through it?????????

Deweyscts commented on 4/9/08 10:26 pm

I had the rny the weight loss will be faster than the band and for health effects the rny is th ebest bet. but to each their on, but I have no regrets and have dropped the weight

Txbookem555 commented on 5/27/08 3:13 am

I am also new to all of this. I am having the by-pass in about 2-3 weeks. I am a little scared about the surgery and what to expect. Also about what to expect after surgery. If anyone can give me some insight I would be so very appreciative.

cvannest commented on 6/11/08 1:29 pm

Statistically, the DS has the best long-term weight loss results. I'm tentatively scheduled for a DS in December.

geberika commented on 7/23/08 8:02 pm

hi, i'm getting ever thing togeter to have RNY, and i am very nervous, but i need to have this done so i can be here, for my grand. help me out?

obhopefull commented on 7/25/08 12:40 pm

I just want my life back, my friends and all I have lost because of my poor heart condition.

Gordon-burns commented on 10/22/08 2:45 pm

I need to get health back on track, to be able to spend time with my kids without feeling sleepy the hall time, and this is my path.

Gordon-burns commented on 10/22/08 3:09 pm