The MGB is very similar to the RNY. The difference is that nothing is cut out, so yes, it is reversable. Also less chance for problems at connection points. Also the angle that the MGB is done there is much less chance of stretching. These are the reasons I chose this procedure. I am 8 weeks out and have lost 30 pounds. I hope this helps and good luck!!

Thanks nurseredhead -- Your note helped me a lot. I have had the band for 3-1/2 years and you are so right -- you can eat around it.  I am hoping to get the band removed and have the GB or MGB, whichever is right for me. Problem is my BMI is 34 and the doctors want it to be 35 or more. What should I do? Gain weight intentionally? That seems so self-destructive! Any thoughts or ideas would be much appreciated!

Sandy, the Lapband is a very difficult tool, but it does work for some of us! It saved my life and 4 years later it is still working! No complications ever!

The reason it didn't work for me was because you can eat around it. You still have hunger, your stomach is still normal size. And the pouch that is made above the band can stretch out. I found that all the labpband did was cause me to slow down when eating. I only lost weight while I was on the liquid diet after getting the band. I only lost about 18 pounds in the beginning. Now that I have had the Mini Gastric Bypass I have lost almost 30 pounds in 6 weeks. I can not eat around it. When you are full, that's it! I am not as hungry and I also do not absorb ALL of the calories and fat. What I liked about the MGB is that it can be reversed or revised should there be any complications. And Dr. Hargroder of Joplin, MO educates you and quizzes you to make sure you completely understand the procedure. He follows up with his patients at 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, and then every year after that. He gives you his cell phone number to call him at any time. I feel great!
My blood sugars are down from 385 to 121 without medication! I hope this helps you.

Yes I have and I told them they need to change their name because it is truely false advertising. My concern with fad diets is that they don't address the maintenance issues, head issues and side affects.  I went through so many fad diets and wasted so much money on their claims to fame.  I am sure there are a few people who benefit from it. Like all new things, they don't have the stats and statistics for long term success.  I can't tell you what to do but seriously think about it. If it was the miracle it claims then all the obesity research and all the major networks, newspapers, and scientific communities would say, "yes, this is totally the cure and our job is done".