Lap Band vs. Gastric after surgery!

I was wondering if anyone could tell me which surgery is better for after pregnancy,,,,,For example: I know for lap Band once I get prego they can take out the silicone and then refill once I deliver baby for weight loss,,,,But I dont know if weightloss is the same after pregnancy for Gastric,,, can anyone help??? I have not decided on the surgery yet, but I was approved,,, This will most likely make my decision,,,,, I am open to suggestions and help,, Thanks!

I think it really depends on the individual more than the type of surgery.  I've seen great results and poor results after both.  You are right, they usually remove the saline from the band when you are pregnant and then will re-fill it after baby is born.  You don't have that with RNY. 

I think depending on how much you need to lose and your current health should help you decide what kind of surgery to have.  Good luck!

Sandy

Thanks alot for the post,, I agree it does very for everyone,,, I just want to make suree I dont make the wrong decision,, thanks again,,,

 I had Lapband surgery in April 09. I've lost a little over 70 lbs and am 8 weeks pregnant. I was at 8cc's and after I found I was pregnant my surgeon took out 1.5 cc's so now I'm at 6.5. I'm still a little tight and have a hard time eating dense protein so I'm going back tomorrow to have a little more taken out. 

My surgeon said he won't completely empty my band during pregnancy, he'll just remove whatever is necessary to keep my comfortable and able to intake enough calories without gaining or losing too much. 

I like the flexibility of the Lapband in that way, that I can work with my surgeon to make sure that I can eat enough, but not TOO much and we can keep a close tabs on my weight. I don't want to diet during pregnancy, but I don't want to gain 50 lbs either!

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I JUST WANT TO BE PREPARED,, R U HAPPY WITH THE LAP BAND??????? I havent had any children yet and I am going to be 29 in Nov.... I just dont want to gain a large amount of weight,,, but I do want to lose whatever I gain too,, but I at least want to wait 2 years before I try,,,,, any thoughts or suggestions on hwo you achieved this AMAZING goal so far,, that is great,, 70lbs,, congrats

 I also only had a little fluid removed from my band while pregnant. It helped me control my pregnancy weight gain and now, 2 months later, I am 10 lbs below my pre-pregnancy weight. 

I also have only had a little fluid removed from my band, just enough to keep me able to eat comfortably. I've gained 23 lbs, the majority of which came at about month 8 and I'm okay with that. I wanted to keep the gain between 25 and 30 lbs. I'm sure it's a  bummer with either surgery to see the scale creep up although you know it's for a good reason. But I know that after the baby gets here (hopefully within 6 days) I'll be able to have my band refilled and get right back on track.