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Hi! My name is Nancy and I am 24 years old. I've battled my weight my entire life. I've had three kids in the past five years and now my weight is higher than it has ever been. I am currently floating somewhere between 300 and 310. I'm 5'4 so the weight really takes its toll on my body. I have decided after undergoing a lot of medical tests to determine if my weight was caused by anything medical, that weight loss surgery is my best option. My problem? I haven't a clue which one! So, I'm wondering how some of you guys made your decisions on what surgery was best for you. I think I have it narrowed down to the lap band or gastric bypass. I'm looking really forward to getting to know you guys and I'm hoping to find and give support to other people!

I am new but the decision I made to have the roux-en-y was pretty simple. For myself, I thought the lap band would be easy to cheat and I obviously have little self control to get the way i was in the first place so I went for the full gastric bypass and things have worked out pretty good so far. I am down from the 517 i started at to under 400lbs so It does work. Good luck with your decision as i know it can be a tough one but once ou do make up your mind go for it all the way.

Hi Nancy, I would tell you to follow your surgeons advice. I thought of havng the lap band, but after talking with my surgeon I chose RNY. I have no regrets.  My highest weight was 375, at consult 364, day of surgery 324, this morning 186. I never would have thought it was possible in eight months. I know some say lap band has less risk, but either way they are putting you to sleep and you have all the risk that goes with a major surgery.  Do your research and chooose what is right for you. pan head

Yes... read everything you can get your hands on.  If you have insurance - check your coverage.  I have AETNA and they will only pay for RNY so that choice was easy to make.  There are several ladies in my office who have had it and did really great.  I hope to be added to those numbers!  I'm not very well versed in lap-band, but I know someone can give more input.

 

 

I had same problem as Dan... no self control and I was concerned I would not stay on the program with lap band so I had RNY. I had surgery on 6/26... weighed 325...weigh 283 now.  Feel better than I've felt in years.  I have more energy than before and sleep well at night.  I still have a long way to go but I feel confident I can do it.  You need to do lots and lots of research and then make the decision that is best for you. Talk to someone who has had surgery recently - by the same surgeon you plan to use - and find out everything you can that they did from about a month before surgery to about 6 weeks after.  Ask lots questions and keep notes. Be sure you understand the procedure.