How long can I live after this surgery???!!!!!

I have a question that nobody seems to be able to answer. I am ready to have my bypass surgery within the next month or so, and now I am not sure which surgery to have(lap-band or bypass). My question is this, I know that I will be healthier after losing all this weight, but what about the effects of taking supplements for the rest of my life? Is there anyone out there that has got more than 5 yrs. post-op? It seems like this surgery is now 25-30 yrs old, but where are all these people that had surgery all those years ago?? I would really love to hear from someone that had surgery more than 10 years ago. I know my quality of life is going to be much better after surgery, but what about quantity?? I am 53 yrs.old and would like to live at least 20 more years!!!! Thanks to all !!!! Mary B.

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