formyhealth

This is my first post. I have decided on the lap band surgery and attended a seminar on weight loss surgery. I was so upset; the staff tried their best to persuade everyone toward the roux-en-y vs. the lap band. Can anyone tell me why? I have already contacted another bariatric center in my area (AtlantaGeorgia) - and will now need to attend yet another seminar before I can get the process started. I understand that with the lap band (per the seminar) the weight loss will be slower. I don't have a problem with that - does anyone know why some Dr's don't seem to like the lapband? Shouldn't it be my decision?

Thank you so much for all of your input. The seminar I attended, the Dr had been called away for an emergency so his nurse conducted the meeting. But it really turned me off. She didn't even go thru the Lap Band slides, and I felt like if I have the surgery at this office - the support staff would not be supportive at all since I had a surgery they didn't believe in (the lap band). The new center I've checked out has much more experience and one of the Dr's actually is on the teaching staff of the lap band. I have over 100 pounds to lose - but to me it isn't so much about how fast I lose the weight - it's the changing my life. Also, don't you have a better chance of not so much loose skin if you lose at a slower pace? Thanks again for your input. I'm excited about my decision, and just want to get thru the process and move on. But in reading all the post - it does take time and I need to realize that! All the best