Why do docs try to get us to do GB?

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I will give my surgeon kudos on this, althought I don't like him so much, I think he's an awesome surgeon. He presents all the options (GB, LB, sleeve), pros and cons of each, and the patient type he thinks will succeed or struggle with each. Then asks you what YOU want and why...and why you don't want one of the others....he doesn't push any particular procedure but tries to make sure you are well educated on each. He also doesn't push a brand of band, provides info on each and pros and cons then lets you decide.

I think part of it is probably so you can't come back later and say "hey, I told you I wanted XYZ but you told me to get ABC and it didn't work!" but I also think part of it is trying to get you (me) to be proactive and make decisions about your future, health, etc.... Like I said earlier, he may not be my warm snuggliest best friend but I have nothing but respect for how he handles this aspect of things.

Good luck with your decision, as they've said above, LB isn't the magic cure all, and it can be a royal pain in the butt at times but I wouldn't trade it...research everything and know the pros and cons!