Diabetic and considering Lap Band

I chose Lap Band for several reasons. First, my personal doctor and his nurse have had it done and they recommended the surgeon I am going to. I went to the seminar and found out that the surgeon and most of his staff have also had the Lap Band procedure as well. I chose the Lap Band because it is the least invasive surgery and being 53, I don't want the down time from other surgeries. I have been diabetic for 16 years and am on Metformin, inhaled insulin at each meal and Lantus at bedtime. I would like to be off all of it if possible. I have read up on the LB surgery and talked to dozens of people that have had the procedure done, but with all postive results. Now I am confused about the other. I thought this was what I wanted, but now I am hearing from many of you that it is not the best way to go. I have been to many doctors appointments so far as to see the surgeon, internist, Phy-med and the nutritionist. I think I am waiting to see if the insurance's decision before they send me anywhere else. I am not sure what's next.

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