average weight loss with lap band

HI I was wondering what is average weight loss with the lap band. I am 22 and weigh 265 lbs I am 5'8 everyone keeps telling me I should not be banded but go with gastric bypass but my doctors say because of my age I will be very successful with weight loss with the lap band I should also metion I have little health probs joint pain about it I want to lose this weight once and for all my sis in law had gastric bypass very successful but I feel it is not for me any advice or help will be taken to heart and appreciated thanks again Khristina

Hi Khristina. My mom had RNY a year ago. She was very sick for six months afterwards, but has been very successful once she started feeling better. In a year she has lost 123 pounds. I was banded 6 days ago. I am also 22. I was 258, 5'6. Ive already lost 13 pounds. From what I have found, the average weightloss for a lapband is 1-2 pounds per week, and within two years the weight loss for both the band, and the RNY average about the same. The band is just a little slower. And my quick weightloss so far could be contributed to the 2 week liquid diet...but every pound counts! hope this helps. trista

trista thanks so much that helps alot