Changed my mind!!!!!

Hi everyone, I've decided to forgo the lap band procedure and go with the Roux-Y gastric Bypass surgery.  I talked with Mindy at Dr Strickland's office and she said that i'll have to meet with the Dr again so that he can discuss this surgery with me.  Why have I changd my mind?  I feel that the roux-y surgery will benefit me more effectively.  The more I thing about having something inside my body for the rest of my life scares me.  I am currently doing the 6 month meetingswith the nutrionist who happens to be Dr Antonetis wife.  I cant seem to lose weight and keep it off.  This month she has me on 2 protein shakes a day, 1 snack and a sensible meal.  I stared off losing but gained it back last month.  Please pray for me.  Also, is there anyone else who changed their mind from on surgery to the other?

When I first started thinking about WLS I was thinking about a lap band but I changed my mind for 3 reasons 1) I needed to lose 198 pounds 2) When I found out that you only lose 50%-60% of the weight the first year vs the 80%-90% with the GB. I realized after a year I would still be Obese and still have a long way to go!  and 3) I also started  getting a little nervous about having the band inside me. I had my GB in May and am already down 86 pounds and am very pleased. Once you get on the solid foods it is great!

if you read my "story" section at the bottom of my profile it shows my struggle with deciding between lap band and roux en y . .i ultimately went with the bypass. and im happy with that decision. good luck with your surgery im sure you will be pleased! :)