muffie1031

I went to the seminar thinking that it was for Gastric Bypass Surgery. The Dr. really pushed the lap band. He was well know in the New Orleans area for doing the Gastric Bypass Surgery but he no longer does it. He began the seminar by telling us all of the negatives of he bypass surgery then went on to the positives of the lap band. One thing that disappointed me was that the weight loss process is so slow. I have a few friends who have had bypass surgery and they look great, but one of them have gained significant weight since her surgery 5-6 years ago. Can someone please tell me how much can I expect to loose. I love food, I love to eat, I need something to help me to control how much I eat. Is the bypass surgery worth getting. My insurance covers it. I've completedthe information packet and I'm just waiting for the nurse to call me for my first visit with the dr. I am ready to loose the weight. Can someone please tell me why I shouldn't get the bypass but rather have lap band surgery. I really need help and support with this decision. All of my friends who have the bypass surgery are encouraging me to have the bypass surgery and not the lap band. They keep telling me that it will take forever for me to loose the weight with the lap band. PLEASE HELP!!!!!:blushing:

Thank you guys for your comments they have really helped me out. All the forums are very beneficial. I appreciate the fact you all took the time to help me out with this decision. Thanks again:thumbup: