Has anyone considered gastric banding vs bypass?

I am currently on the last stretch of the long road to gastric bypass. Although my 28 y/o son supports me in my decision to have the bypass he would rather I have the banding. He saw a tv program which featured both procedures and he felt the banding allowed you to lose weight rapidly, although not as rapidly as the bypass and it fewer complications and you do not have to cut a major organ. He says bypass is so drastic, final and with so many potential complications. I was wondering if anyone on this site has had the banding or has everyone had the bypass. Any information would be appreciated.

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