August 20th lapband...

Anyone else worried that they are making the wrong choice to have lap-band verses RNY? I'm soooo worried that I should be doing RNY. Especially since I have 142 lbs to lose! I don't know how to get these thoughts out of my head.

No one can tell you what is right for you. I am having RNY next week. The surgical group that I'm using is very accomplished and well respected in the field. They will not do lapband saying that it is not nearly as successful. However, maybe you should talk to other surgeons and other people who have had both before you do it. I know there are many in this forum that have had great success with lapband. Best of luck to you!

I bet it's just you being nervous. If your doctor is allowing it you know your good to go. 142 is alot to lose (same as me) but it's not the end of the world. I want you to get it so this time next year or whenever I finally get to have mine you can encourgage me! hehe :) Ok that's selfish of me isnt' it? I'm sorry! I'd choose lap band myself over RYN due to the fact that it's not as extreme but still proves to show major results. Have you heard of it not helping anyone? I'd like to know if so...

I am having my surgery on the 14th and do have those thoughts once and a while but only because I like instant gratification (if that is what you want to call it) and would love to loose weight more quickly then I more than likely will with the band but then I think if I loose a little slower there might not be as much loose hanging skin. I also like the thought of getting fills if needed down the road after all my weight is lost. Just my thoughts, I do not think one surgery is better than the other just different. Lisa