Lapband vs RNY

How does a person go about deciding which WLS to choose?  OPEN FOR COMMENTS Thanks DollyC

Hi Dolly! Welcome to the Maryland Board. :o) I think you have to make sure you attend several weight loss seminars and ask PLENTY of QUESTIONS!!! Its also great to talk to those who have had both the band and the RNY. My surgeon is capable of doing both but will ONLY do  the RNY now. He doesnt do anything but RNY because he said the sucess rate is higher and risk are lower too. I did hear from a  few people that the band worked very well for them though. I am having RNY surgery done on Dec 4th and I spent almost a decade researching this before making my decision. No matter what you choose you will have plenty of people on here to support ya along your journey. BEST OF LUCK!!!!!! ;o)

Hi Dolly,
Also consider VSG and DS. I got the VSG because my BMI is lower and I don't want malabsorption, but the DS is an excellent surgery too. Everyone has their preference, so take your time learning about each one and why it might be right for you. I have one fried with a great lapband experience. Everyone else I've talked to has had inadequate weight loss or complications due to the foreign object in the body. But that's not a scientific poll. Studies show the lapband doesn't have as good weightloss results as the RNY, DS, and VSG. These other three are comparable, though some say the DS has the most durable weightloss with the most normal life, but it's not an exact science.

Good luck!

Whatever you decide, you must listen and adhere to the strict guidelines of you dr. and nut. I chose the gastric bypass and I changed my lifestyle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Either way surgery is ONLY a tool. I know people who have had both and have not lost enough weight because they didn't change their habits. Good luck!!!!! If you have any questions pm me!!!!!!