Hello I'm new to the...

Hello I'm new to the Board.I need to ask a few???????? which is Better . Lap Band or Gastric Bypass........ I mean if you had your choices Which would you have....Thanks Sally

Sally First off welcome to the board I was going to get the band but couldn't because of A past surgery so I got the bypass but each person is differnt you should talk to your surgeon to see what is the best choice for you eather way best of luck to you Michael

Hi Sally Welcome. And Michael is right. You have to question yourself and your surgeon to find out what's best for you. Now, having said that, I chose RNY because my BMI was almost 60 and my knees and back needed immediate relief. Good Luck Sharyn 307/169/148

Sally welcome to the wonderful world of weight loss...As for your question to which is better, I think thats a question for you and your doctor. If you have insurance there might not be a choice. I had RNY G. Bypass, as with Sharyn, my BMI was too high, I was about 53. Also, you need to consider your age, if you still want to have children then I would go with the band, much safer while being pregnant and then you can fill the band back up after giving birth. Either way, make sure you do your research and find a doctor that meets your needs and personality. Bedside manor is just as important as surgical history. Good Luck.....Pam

Sally, There really isn't a better or worse, just different. sort of like Ford vs. Chevy. Dr. C

Thank you every one I have a app.at Cincinnati Weight Loss Center maybe they can answer some more.......????????

Do let me recommend Dr. Curry. You have just seen his post on here and although he didn't do my surgery, (I was self pay and went to mexico) He has been kind enough to take me on as a patient and is doing my fills for the LapBand. He is a skilled surgeon and does either RNY or Lapband laproscopically. He is one of the few doctors who posts on the boards and is available by email, along with his staff of really exceptional friendly helpful people. Erin the dietitian has a LapBand, and this is really great, if you choose the band, because she has such personal experience. You can look at Dr. Curry's website www.thebanddoctor.com He is special for sure. Nancy

Great I'm making a appointment today........I've been searching for a Great Doctor.. I went to The jewish weight lost center 4 years ago...........Paid a great deal of money ..Got turn down by insurance .........and I did not go any farer with it,,,, Now I'm 40 pound heaver .......

I agree, Dr. Curry is the best in town for lapband...

Dr.Curry is A great doctor I also recommend him best of luck to you Michael