issues..

postponing surgery 7-20. realize its my son's last cpl weeks of summer and dont want to screw it up for him. s gin to set it for after 8-10. can i still be july group lol.. also my mom is worried says i have 40 yrs to live at least maybe the lap band is better since there are no long terms results known. like is there any long term effects.. and what about only eating 1 oz rest of ur life... can any one help me with this second issue... she is making me wonder. thanks

what's wrong with only 1oz? it'll just be our new 16oz! as long as we feel full then who cares?!!

Hi Sue - I've read that the pouch will naturally expand about 2/3 over the first couple years before stabilizing, so you will ultimately be able to eat a bit more than 1 oz. (That's why it's so important for us to maximize that early 1 oz. stage!) I chose RNY because the doctors at Cedars prefer it to the band (plus it's easier to get approved through insurance - go figure!). But I think that's all subjective and you just have to do as much homework as you can to find the right procedure for you. Whichever method you choose, I wish you great health for those next 40+ years! Cheers, Tara

I agree 100% with what everyone here says. Tara mentioned that our pouches will expand and my surgeon said that when everything is said and done I will be eating about 4 oz. That's what every human being sould eat at each meal to be slim and stay slim, not just bariactric patients. You have to make your own choices. ones you and you alone can live with. This is your one shot, make it count! God Bless!

Hi, I also agree with what the woman are saying. You and only you can make that choice. It's up to you honey. Do some more research if that will help. Either way good luck and keep us posted. Cheri

Well I am going with RNY because I am morbidly obese. And it is the only type of surgery my surgeon does. He does not like the lap band. And I don't mind eating less because my eating habit got me this big in the first place.