RNY vs Lapband
I'm sorry.
Please don't get me wrong. The last thing that I would want to do is offend anyone.
I was just trying to make sure that the original poster was not "scared" into something that she may regret, _if_ she made a decision on the surgery because of what may be perceived by someone else.
We all choose our types of surgery based on our OWN needs and wants from this journey.
I would never tell someone that Lap Band is not for you, it is evil, you will not loose weight, etc just because I had RNY.
I was going to have the Lap Band because I swore that I would NEVER have my stomach "chopped" up.
I was misinformed in the fact that Lap Band was reversable, but RNY was not. I was under the understanding that once the weight was off I would have the band removed and all was good. I would be skinny and never have a problem again with food.
I was totally mistaken.
I was told and made sure to understand that ANY type of surgery would be permenent, and would not be reversed.
I then understood in MY situation I needed something more than the Band, because of the type of eater that I am (mainly sweets, and volume). My PS , surgen and myself decided that RNY was in fact the best option for me. I researched all the surgeries, watched videos of the procedures, read all the pros and cons of each and made my decision based that information.
I, for the longest time was against WLS. I had a co-worker/friend that died of complications from diabetes, and because he was very overweight. At one time he was considering WLS, and I told him that it was stupid, he just needed to take control of his eating, and I would get on him. Myself not realizing that myself was getting dangerously close to the same point.
Again, I'm sorry what my point was so strong above and that you all will not see me as a nasty person, just very pasinate about my new life and health.
Michael.
Please don't get me wrong. The last thing that I would want to do is offend anyone.
I was just trying to make sure that the original poster was not "scared" into something that she may regret, _if_ she made a decision on the surgery because of what may be perceived by someone else.
We all choose our types of surgery based on our OWN needs and wants from this journey.
I would never tell someone that Lap Band is not for you, it is evil, you will not loose weight, etc just because I had RNY.
I was going to have the Lap Band because I swore that I would NEVER have my stomach "chopped" up.
I was misinformed in the fact that Lap Band was reversable, but RNY was not. I was under the understanding that once the weight was off I would have the band removed and all was good. I would be skinny and never have a problem again with food.
I was totally mistaken.
I was told and made sure to understand that ANY type of surgery would be permenent, and would not be reversed.
I then understood in MY situation I needed something more than the Band, because of the type of eater that I am (mainly sweets, and volume). My PS , surgen and myself decided that RNY was in fact the best option for me. I researched all the surgeries, watched videos of the procedures, read all the pros and cons of each and made my decision based that information.
I, for the longest time was against WLS. I had a co-worker/friend that died of complications from diabetes, and because he was very overweight. At one time he was considering WLS, and I told him that it was stupid, he just needed to take control of his eating, and I would get on him. Myself not realizing that myself was getting dangerously close to the same point.
Again, I'm sorry what my point was so strong above and that you all will not see me as a nasty person, just very pasinate about my new life and health.
Michael.
That's what makes the board so interesting. We all have opinions and a personal story to back up those opinions...
A person is wise to get all the data and then go away to make their own decision...... regardless of whether it be wls, what car to buy, where to buy their house, etc... these are decisions that have lasting results... BUT... the decision that will affect one's health for a LIFETIME, well that is not to be taken so lightly of course...
WHY I chose RNY: Just the facts
*I wanted dumping
*I wanted restriction
* I wanted something permanent
*I did not want a foreign object inside my body
* I wanted to lose the weight as quickly as possible
But something to think about is:
*What IF you're one who doesn't dump? There is no guarantee
*You CAN cheat all the surgeries... and eat small amounts all day long if you choose to.
*Permanent - what if problems arise later down the road and you wi**** was not permanent?
*Why race to the thin "finish" line? This is for a lifetime.
Just some things to think about. Again. It's all about how dedicated a person is to their surgery, regardless of which one they choose.
A person is wise to get all the data and then go away to make their own decision...... regardless of whether it be wls, what car to buy, where to buy their house, etc... these are decisions that have lasting results... BUT... the decision that will affect one's health for a LIFETIME, well that is not to be taken so lightly of course...
WHY I chose RNY: Just the facts
*I wanted dumping
*I wanted restriction
* I wanted something permanent
*I did not want a foreign object inside my body
* I wanted to lose the weight as quickly as possible
But something to think about is:
*What IF you're one who doesn't dump? There is no guarantee
*You CAN cheat all the surgeries... and eat small amounts all day long if you choose to.
*Permanent - what if problems arise later down the road and you wi**** was not permanent?
*Why race to the thin "finish" line? This is for a lifetime.
Just some things to think about. Again. It's all about how dedicated a person is to their surgery, regardless of which one they choose.
Nothing to apologize for Michael. We all have opinions about things, and that is part of what makes a group like this useful. People can give their opinions, personal experiences, etc. and others can learn from them or discard them or whatever.
As for the different surgeries, there are some with the "my surgery is better than your surgery" mentality. Personally, I think folks need to read, research and educate themselves as best they can to make an informed decision of what will be hopefully best for them based on their needs, personalities, habits, etc. Nobody wants to have WLS and then fail, and no one here wants anyone to fail. We're all here to support and encourage one another.
But, like my good friend Bob L. said, the peeking in the girl's locker room is another matter - it'll get you in trouble!
BwaHahahahahaha!!!
As for the different surgeries, there are some with the "my surgery is better than your surgery" mentality. Personally, I think folks need to read, research and educate themselves as best they can to make an informed decision of what will be hopefully best for them based on their needs, personalities, habits, etc. Nobody wants to have WLS and then fail, and no one here wants anyone to fail. We're all here to support and encourage one another.
But, like my good friend Bob L. said, the peeking in the girl's locker room is another matter - it'll get you in trouble!
BwaHahahahahaha!!!
BamaBob54 
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There is nothing more I can add that others have not already pointed out, but I went back and forth (every other day) as to whether I wanted RNY or Lapband. The deciding factors for me were that I wanted the dumping to restrict me from avoiding sweets, I wanted to lose my excess weight sooner rather than later, I wanted the natural 'appetite control' that RNY gives you during your honeymoon phase after surgery, and I was concerned about reading medical journals about how the 'band' would hold up inside my body 10/20/30 years down the road. Could it dislodge? Could the rubber deteriorate?
Also, I don't know if I've told any of you this, but my sister had the lapband put in her 6 months prior to my RNY surgery, and when we would go out to eat, she would eat regular portions of food and then run outside and vomit 3 or 4 times during the course of the meal. Then she would want to go out after to Baskin Robbins and get a milkshake- and because she doesn't 'dump' with the Lapband, there is no ill consequences to her actions.
As you can imagine, she lost very little weight because of her addiction to food and her poor eating choices, and I was determined NOT to follow in her footsteps....
Although that was one of many deciding factors, I had my RNY done April 20, 2009 and I do not regret a thing. I've lost 60 lbs in a little over 2 months and I'm over half way to my goal. My life is virtually the same as it was before- with the big difference being that I don't think about food as much and when I do eat, it takes smaller amounts to satisfy me.
Good luck with whatever path you choose and much success!
Steve
Also, I don't know if I've told any of you this, but my sister had the lapband put in her 6 months prior to my RNY surgery, and when we would go out to eat, she would eat regular portions of food and then run outside and vomit 3 or 4 times during the course of the meal. Then she would want to go out after to Baskin Robbins and get a milkshake- and because she doesn't 'dump' with the Lapband, there is no ill consequences to her actions.
As you can imagine, she lost very little weight because of her addiction to food and her poor eating choices, and I was determined NOT to follow in her footsteps....
Although that was one of many deciding factors, I had my RNY done April 20, 2009 and I do not regret a thing. I've lost 60 lbs in a little over 2 months and I'm over half way to my goal. My life is virtually the same as it was before- with the big difference being that I don't think about food as much and when I do eat, it takes smaller amounts to satisfy me.
Good luck with whatever path you choose and much success!
Steve
Think Mel summed it up there are more surgeries than RNY and lapband. Look at all the options and research, research and research some more. I chose the lapband for portion control, I ate to much at one time. I would go to Mc Donalds or somewhere and order dinner for me and my hubby and I would eat a hamburger on the way home because I was to ashamed to eat it in front of my hubby. I am not a big sweets eater or that was not a problem.
I did go to a RNY seminar before I made up my mind and both surgeries have their pro's and con's. Rny's biggest is taking vitamines for ever and lapband having fills till you get to your desired restriction. So tit or tat.
I did not know about the DS at that time and I might have gone with that if I had know, not sure if my insurance would have paid but I would have looked into it.
I don't regret the band one bit, I have been banded 3+ years and have lost 155 lbs. without any complications. I consider myself one of the lucky ones and love my new life free of the sterotype of being obese.
Do what is best for YOU not what everyone tells you to do!! Good luck.
I am opting for RNY vs. Lap Band. Initially, RNY scared the heck out of me. And at one point, I was approved for RNY when I was requesting Lap Band surgery.
I'd had a friend who had RNY and was in and out of the hospital the first year or two with complications. Hearing what she went through, I assumed that was the norm or would be my luck. I was misinformed and hadn't learned enough about the benefits of RNY at that time. And now, looking back, I realize she probably had a lot of issues/complications because she wasn't eating properly.
Now that I've thoroughly researched both of them, the biggest reason I want RNY is that I need something restrictive to aid me in not pigging out. Every time I'd go on a diet, I'd always allow myself to pig out on special occasions or special meals. The problem for me is - everything turns into a special moment or dinner! With the Lap Band, I *know* I would cheat... with RNY, I know it will be much harder.
I'd had a friend who had RNY and was in and out of the hospital the first year or two with complications. Hearing what she went through, I assumed that was the norm or would be my luck. I was misinformed and hadn't learned enough about the benefits of RNY at that time. And now, looking back, I realize she probably had a lot of issues/complications because she wasn't eating properly.
Now that I've thoroughly researched both of them, the biggest reason I want RNY is that I need something restrictive to aid me in not pigging out. Every time I'd go on a diet, I'd always allow myself to pig out on special occasions or special meals. The problem for me is - everything turns into a special moment or dinner! With the Lap Band, I *know* I would cheat... with RNY, I know it will be much harder.
I too wanted to say Thanks for all these replies. I'm about half way thru my weigh ins and all that stuff and havent really be able to make a choice but I feel like it will be the RNY. I will say that I fear the surgery. However I feel like anyone should fear it. I mean after all you can die from it. I work in a hospital so I see the good and the bad from both procedures . I just dont wont people with the band thinking its safer because there are just as many people in the hospital with complications from it. I just think bottom line know the side affects that are possible with any procedure you are getting.
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