Hello Jeannie, My name is Diane and I live in Utica, New YorK, USA. I am hoping to have Lap Band surgery, but the doctor here recommends only RNY, because statistics show that this surgery is successful in Australia but not in the USA. I weigh 317 and I am 5'8" in height with a BMI of 48. I have researched all the gastric surgeries & had two in depth consults with bariatric surgeons. I am 52 years old, a retired teacher. My health, save for this critical obesity is excellent. My sister is a Registered Dietitian who understands the nutritional changes post surgery. I have a therapist I see twice a month. I have overcome my old negative thinking & behaviors, and see her to reinforce the positive thinking and behaviors. My husband (an Aussie who is my heart's desire) understands the surgery and subsequent behaviors/eating plan. I tell you all of this because I would like your view of Laproscopic Lap Band surgery. You are a professional and I would appreciate your thoughts. Between my obesity, this cold winter, and Bush's re-election I am in a bit of a slump!

Hello Clare, Lap-band is just becoming popular here in the USA. Seems the doctors favor RNY. Good Luck!!!!! Lu

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