Anyone have opinion on the new trial Adjustable Lap Band? What about it vs. Lap RnY ?

The New Adjustable Lap-Band vs. The Lap RnY: HELP! I desperately need advice soon. I was approved & scheduled for a LapRnY this wees, but got dropped from the schedule due to an error. Now I have two choices: I have a chance to get the new adjustable lap band surgery with a quicker recovery time & less complications. Other the other hand ADJ. Lap-Bands have slower weight loss and lower weight loss overall (about 50% of excess weight or so. The pros are it's completely adjustable (can be loosened if I later marry & want children) and it's fully removable or can be tightened if I don't lose enough. But the restrictions on food and drink are not as severe as on the RnY. Or I can have my original RnY with the faster, more permanent loss but on the other hand I am risking more complications down the road. Help! I've given it much thought but can not decide. I have to make a decision quickly. Anyone out there had the Lap Band? Or anyone that considered it but chose something else? Please share whatever you know or what you think about it. Hurry, please!

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