Bwilson21b

I'm leaning more towards lap band. My surgeon only offers banding and bypass. I've been told that men have a far easier time with lap band then women. My overlyng issues seem to me more to do with portion size and slow metabolism. Any of yall had issues with stretch skin, or does it go back to normal after?

Hi All, first post here. So I am moving forward closer to my surgery date, but as of now am indecisive as to which surgery I should get. Stats: I'm 29 Current weight is 368 6'2" almost 6'3" I lift weights and am pretty strong, but usually only workout 1-2 times a week unless I get on a good kick then I've been known to go 5-6 days a week. No other comorbities I originally went to the bariatric center wanting only to do lap band, but was almost immiediatly told it was not always effective, and was for many people a torture device. So now I'm rethinking my decision and wondering if I should do bypass instead. The problem I have is the bariatric center says its grey area as to which one I should take, so are not pushing me one direction over another. I'm really lost as to which surgery I should get. I would ideally like to lose 140 lbs or more, and I'm not sure if I can do that with the band. Any insight? Ben

Thank you both for the info. Vingotti, how long have you been banded? Have you found it difficult to conform to the band? Do you still feel hungry?