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Heres my story. After 41 years of being obese and 6 months of waiting for an appt with the surgeon I felt like I was being talked into bypass vs. banding. Although he didnt come out and actually say I should take the bypass route he asked if I would be happy being 200lbs (I am 260 now). He said with bypass I could get down easily....but the average banded pateint doesnt get to thier goal. He also doesnt do the bypass laproscopicly...he feels that the risk os greater and he opens the patient up. I am so confused and let down...I know I should probably see another surgeon but I dont want to wait another 4-6 months...HELP!!! Advice????

Thanks everyone...I actually have call in to a different surgeon..one my step sister and her friend see. One had the band for years...didnt do so well with it...took a year and half to loose 70lbs and then it slipped...so she had bypass 2 weeks ago and says she wished she had done bypass to begin with. The thought of waiting a few more months makes me want to cry but I want to make to right choice. I dont want to waste another year with the band if it isnt going to do the job. I see some have done wonderful with it..and if I cold be gaurenteed a seat in that club then my choice would be clear. But there are no gaurentees with the band. I appreciate the feed back everyone. Youve all helped....I will keep you posted with my decision!!

I am so jealous of all you banded people. My appt for my consult isnt until Febuary...I am very anxious to start my new life!!!!

Hi everyone !! My name is Kim. I am married 41 y/o and about 250lbs. I've tried every diet under the sun and I am sure I dont have to tell anyone here about that. I have entertained the thought of WLS for a while always too afraid of complications and death. I wouldnt even think of gastric bypas...too damed scarey for me. I do know a few people who have had a bypass and its worked great. Its just not for me. I have been to one support group meeting and have a appointment in Febuary for a consult. With any luck I will have surgery sometime this spring. I am pretty confident that my insurance will cover it. So I am aiming at loosing about 100lbs. I am 5'6" and think 150-170 would be good for me. I dont want to be skinny...just healthy. I am fron New Hampshire and would love someone to buddy up with so drop me a line if your interested!!