Lapband or Bypass?

[singledad167 0]

Hi everyone. I've done my preliminary requirements and just have to pick out my surgery date. Before I do that I need to decide whether I want the lapband or the Rouen-Y bypass. My doctor is Dr. Abkin. He gave his opinion but he won't decide for me. His opinion was that because I am 388 lbs at 5'4" that the bypass would be the best choice in that the weight loss is fast and predictable. I have many concerns about the bypass though and would prefer to have the lapband. I like the idea of a slower weightloss as well as the fact that the band doesn't require the reworking of your innards.

I'm wondering how the 300+ prebanders are doing after their band and/or would love to hear from anyone with an opinion.

Thanks everyone.

Virginia

Hi Virginia, I think most people here will tell you the Lap band. Most docs will probably push toward the bypass. As I'm sure you already know the bypass will make you lose weight faster, and keep it off. Also, if you have an addiction to sweets, the by pass would put a stop to that immediately, or a least after the first time you eat sweets. IMHO, I would go with the bypass. Which ever way you choose, good luck.

[MacMadame 81]

Most docs in the US push bypass. In other countries the lapband is the #1 procedure. Most of the reasons I've seen for the docs to recommend bypass over lapband have seemed pretty lame to me and often times contain misinformation (like saying you'll have to have your lapband replaced every 15 years -- not true).

IMO you should always go with the least risky option unless there is a reason that you know lapband won't work for you.