Lap band vs Bypass Trying to figure out what is best for me

I'm going to meet witha Dr May 22 2007 I am 5'9 28 yrs & around 290lbs. Drs more interested in doing the lap band vs bypass. I'm Unsure. I have a friend that had open bypass about 1 yr ago and she doing great. I have info on the band but am looking for peoples input. If you could give me any information on your experiences that would be great! -Like Weight and then time and amount lost. (I know everybody is different) -complacations -time frame eating & work with the effects it had on you Sorry if I'm being to nosey, I just want to view everything openly and with as mch information as I can get... Thanks Meagan

Hello Meagan, Thought I'd pass along this link to help you in your decision making process... http://www.obesityhelp.com/content/wlsurgery.html Best of luck in your journey, ~Michelle ObesityHelp Member Services