There are many factors to consider before making a decision.  For example: How much weight do you need to lose? What, if any, ailments do you have? Do you have any digestive issues?  Can you limit your sweets intake to a tiny bit once a week, or will you just keep eating until you get sick? 

I had decided on the bypass (Roux-en-Y) and had mentally prepared myself to give up carbs and fats.  I had 100 lbs to lose and had mild diabetes. To my disappointment, my rheumatologist suggested that I do the band, instead, so that's what I did two weeks ago.  Now, I'm glad that I did so, because I want to be able to eat everything that I ate before, but in just smaller quantities.  In the long run, will the band be as successful for me as the RNY?  Only time will tell.  In the meantime, you might want to look at my blog.

You need to go to a number of seminars given by different doctors/hospital, read everything on the net, speak to all of your doctors and to as many people as possible who have had the band and the RNY.  Make a list of the pros and cons and think really hard about them.  Be brutally honest with yourself about what you "want" and not just what you think you ought to do.

Good luck.

Ariela

It is totally normal!! I have been having moments of those exact thoughts and feelings. We have the same surgery date and I know we will each do great! I am leaving for Denver tomorrow morning and packing today has made this very real. Most all people say the only thing they regret is not having this surgery sooner. We will be on that losers bench before ya know it. Good luck..I'll be thinking and praying for all of us with the same bright futures in store!

I prefer it cold. For a change, try it as a smoothie in the blender with ice. It is harder to drink fast, and adds volume. My doctor also allows extracts. In the spice isle and the sugar free flavors used at coffee shops. World Market carries these. I have Raspberry, Hazelnut and Carmel. Orange extract and vanilla is kind of like a dreamsicle.

Take care of yourself. You are right, nobody knows your body better than you. Hope things turn out well.

Hi, I know what you mean. I have that same fear. I'm due for mine a few days before surgery (July 9th). I hope to God I get it before then. I'm afraid my nervousness will throw it off more.

P.S. Some one else wrote about difficulty wiping post-op. I didn't even think about that. What else do I need to prepare for?