Girliesmom

Hi everyone: this is the first posting I've done on this site and reading about everyone's experience is helpful and confusing too. My friend just decided on the bypass. Her surgeon told her that he went to conference recently in Europe and the doctors there are now very against the lapband after the years they've been working with it. My surgery is 7-22 and of course my surgeon is not exactly objective. Tell me what you've heard if anyone can. Thanks so much!

Hi: What are those "guidelines" you refer to? I'm just considering the Lapband. I'm really sold on the idea but I have a friend who is my "devil's advocate" and wants to have bypass surgery for herself. I guess my main concern is being able to eat enough to not feel light-headed, maintain nutrition, and possible continue taking my supplements for flaxseed/antioxidants (a rather large capsule) Any advice? Thanks!