Should I or shouldn't I?

I wanted to ask your opinions on something. I know it is my decision but would like some input from some of you. Here is the story. I decided on the bypass. During preop upper GI they discoverd a mass in the lower part of my stomach where it meets the intestine. It has been biopsied now twice and found benign. It is kind of growing like endometrosis (sp). The doctor said that if they did the bypass they would have to actually remove half of the stomach and a few inches of small intestine. This is because they couldn't monitor or biopsy it because it would be sealed off in the bypass. They can't leave it because it could become malignant later. Very small chance but still there. I wasn't sure about this so they submitted for the lap band but it has been denied three times. I have to do something as I can't stand feeling the way I do now with the weight on. I know with the bypass you will never use that part of the stomach or the intestine again but there is always the slight chance that you may need it reversed and I wouldn't be able to. Anyway, what would you guys do? Would you have the bypass? Thanks and once again I know it is a decision between me and my surgeon but want your opinions. Linda

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