Are you happy with your lapband

I am considering the lap band over the Rny and I want to know if you are happy with your band.  If so please state why and if you are not happy please say why.  Also, do you have any regrets with not going with an RNY?

Hello - I have had my band for over 2 years. I have lost 100 pounds and very happy. I took some "time off" as I had some ulcer problems devolop and I only gained 10 pounds over 6 months. I have gotten back down to the basics and living a healthy lifestyle again and I have already lost 3 pounds. It was good timing for me, I needed a break if that even sounds right. I have been able to control my weight eat what the foods I like and loss the weight. It's been a little slower then if I would have had the RNY. For me personally it was the right choice, you can loss the same about of weight w/ each surgery it's how you use your tool w/ each one. :) I wish you the best of luck it's not an easy choice so do the one that is right for you. It will feel right when you go for it and make sure no matter which one you go w/ that you have good support system. Other WLS, friends, on-line boards, support groups... Again good luck!

I have only had my band for one month.  It has been an easy month.  I have lost a total of 18 pounds.  I chose the band over RNY for several personal reasons.  Either surgery is work, neither is a quick fix.  Anytime you would like to talk just send me a message.

Laurie