confused....lapband or RNY???

Hey everyone, A few days ago I was all about getting the lapband. But I have read that if you are 100 pounds or more overweight then the rny may be the better option because you can lose 80% of your body weight and if you need to lose 50% or less then the lapband is the way to go. I forgot where I read it, but others have mentioned it on other forums.  I need to lose 128 lbs and don't think I can do that with the lapband. 
  I don’t think I’ll be happy with myself if I only lose 50% or less than my bodyweight. After reading and researching the lapband, I am concerned I might not be successful. It seems like it will be too easy for me to cheat and I don’t want to fail.    At first I was afraid of losing my hair and going through the dumping syndrome, but I’m wondering if I may need it to help me control my eating.   Did anyone else have trouble making a decision? What helped you decide on what procedure to choose?   Please help.

Mahalo, Malia

 Hi Malia,

I think it is perfectly natural to start second guessing your surgery choice right before surgery.  I know I did.  I questioned it right up to the actual surgery itself.  The one thing that kept bringing me back around to the lapband was that it is totally reverseable.  Nothing against the other surgeries, and I still have nothing negative to say about them... they just weren't right for me because it was a permanent change.  For some people, that may be what they need... the permanent change!

 I have 104 pounds to lose and am well on my way with the lapband.  I know there are plenty of people who have lost 100+ pounds with lapband, so it is possible.  

Keep doing your research and listen to your self... you'll know what's right for you.  Good luck!

Hey malia,
I never wanted the lapband. i knew that from the beginning when i started research.  not bcus there is anything wrong with it but just bcuz i didnt want anything foreign in my body.  i wanted the VSG but my BMI wasnt high enough.  so i chose the RNY bcuz i knew that was the right choice FOR ME.  whatever u choose, u have to figure it out on ur own and decide wht u want..only u know ur own body.  anyway good luck

Aloha!

First of all, let me say everyone has to chose the procedure THEY are most comfortable with. There is no right or wrong.

Having said that.... My BMI was only around 42. I want to lose about 110 pounds. My doctor didn't have any VSG restrictions regarding BMI and I ultimately decided I did not want to deal with malabsorption issues and re-routing of my intestines that would be issues for me if I had the DS or RnY. I also didn't want a foreign object in my body or have to deal with fills and un-fills that is necessary with the band along with other follow-up stuff that I just don't like making time for.

All I can say is do your homework.... ask your doctor and other doctors and surgeons questions.... and then ask MORE questions! Read, read, read! You will then make your decision based on all the information you've gathered and are comfortable with because it will be the best decision for YOU. We all live different life styles and have different habits that we know we can or cannot change. You need to make this life-changing decision based on what you will be able to successfully live with. Make sense?? I hope so! Best to you always! ((hugs))

I agree with everyone that there is no right or wrong procedure but what YOU feel is best for you.

For me, I love my sweets. Cakes, pastries, chocolate, etc, etc, etc and knew that I would be able to eat myself through the band.  I have will power for a little bit, but can't keep that will power going over a long period of time.  I needed to have the threat of dumping to keep me away from my bad habits.  That I would say was one of my deal breakers along with the thought of having to continuously go in for fills deterred me.

Again, continue to do your research and ask as many questions as you can until you feel comfortable with your decision.  Best of Luck to you!!

Thanks everyone for your help!    I really appreciate it......still trying to absorb as much as I can while I have time to wait.

Mahalo Plenty!!!

Let me just say that if you pick the RNY don't pick it because you may dump.  I can eat a slice of cheesecake, icecream cake a brownie and not dump.  Of course I don't do it all at the same time.  At first that was a reason I wanted the RNY but no such luck.  I really need to watch what I put into my mouth.  Keep researching.

Aloha,
ASia

Woohoo!! Look at that pretty, sexy girl!!

Makena you are to sweet. Thank you.

for me i went with vsg really for 2 BIG reasons...first I didnt want anything foreign in my body so band was out...second was i didnt want to dump so rny was out...thank god for the vsg im down about 70lbs since surgery jan 20th and i aint looking back...i think vsg is the way to go...i think itll be the choice of more ppl once it isnt such an experimental thing...anyhow thats my 2 cents aloha