Hi everyone! My name is marianne and I am a complete newbie to lap band. I was authroized for bypass last year but we were sleighted to move due to military relocation so i cancelled my surgery date to wait until we arrived here in northern california. i was already scared of the entire procedure and really didn't think it would be wise to up and move half way across the country 4 weeks post op without a bariatrics center or even a pcp set up! So here I am, in northern ca and the doctor here is a total lap band guy! I had my group meeting and initial consult today and have to go back in 4 weeks with a food and exercise log as he uses this to determine if lap band will be succsesful or if actual bypass is the best choice. I am all for less invasive if it will work just as well! My only concerns are that on average people post bypass tend to lose anywhere from 80-130 pounds in the first year, it seems a lot slower and less with the band. Does anyone have any advice for me??
