my surgeon wants me to have the bypass instead of the lapband

[Daisalana 33]

My doctor had the RNY himself, and was really a huge fan of it.

In my group meeting, I was the only one there interested in lap-band.. and he kept going on and on about how he thinks RNY is better.

But I chose lap-band, and he supported me on it.. He said he would rather give his daughter RNY than lap-band.

I asked him point blank, why?

And his theory was that lap-band is adding a foreign object to your body, which is risky, yadda yadda.

But my brain says.. yeah but at least my insides aren't mutilated and deformed.. Said lap-band can be removed, you can't undo all that butchering

If you WANT the lap-band, find a doctor who will support that decision.

[Daisalana 33]

Noted to add, think it's some kind of vengence for not agreeing with him that RNY is better, which is why he's being so stubborn on filling me up!

[Wendell Edwards 73]

My doctor had the RNY himself, and was really a huge fan of it.

In my group meeting, I was the only one there interested in lap-band.. and he kept going on and on about how he thinks RNY is better.

But I chose lap-band, and he supported me on it.. He said he would rather give his daughter RNY than lap-band.

I asked him point blank, why?

And his theory was that lap-band is adding a foreign object to your body, which is risky, yadda yadda.

But my brain says.. yeah but at least my insides aren't mutilated and deformed.. Said lap-band can be removed, you can't undo all that butchering

If you WANT the lap-band, find a doctor who will support that decision.

The hundreds os stainless steel surgical staples that are used to close the incisions made during RNY surgery remain in the patient's body as "Foreign Objects" also.

[andielmt 0]

thanks so much for your feedback. it helps more than you know, i called the head cordinator of the weight loss program and talked to her about my visit she was very helpful and she didnt take any sides, she said that i should go to a few more support groups and she was going to email some lapband patients emails so i could talk to them, i am not going to let this get me down. i still want and need to lose weight so i need to be positive even if other arent

andrea

[kacee 3]

time for another opinion. Every doctor has their preference.

[brandda 0]

I started out wanting GPB but there was one stat which made my mind up for me as far as band over GBP:

GPB Mortality Rate: 4%

Band Mortaility Rate: 0%

Losing weight is not important enough to risk my life if there is a less dangerous and equally effective alternative.

[dolphanbill55 0]

i am in the same boat. let me know what you will do.

[IneedMajorHelp 1]

my doc does both surgeries and presented the pros and cons of both and left the decision with me - actually I think he leans toward lapband - bottom line at the end your in the same place either way - the weight is off and now you have to maintain - bypass you have to learn Portion Control and right foods and excercise - lapband - you're already doing it

[Lorsbander 1]

My surgeon does both surgeries and leaves it up to his patients to make the choice. He gives all the info on both, including a pros/cons list for both. My surgeon and his staff are very supportive, no matter what you choose. Find one like him!!!

[catzintj 1]

I Would Get A New Doctor.

[claramae 0]

Just my personal opinion, see another doctor. The by pass is very major surgery. This doctor sounds like he may be in it for the $$$$$.

My doctor said that at first all he did was by pass. Now he says he will never do another bypass. The band is easier on everyone. Do not let this doctor talk you into anything. See another dr. This is your decision and only yours. Good luck. Let me know what happens.

[claramae 0]

Just another note. I do not know where you live, but the majority of people live within an hour or two of a major city. I would go see a dr., in some major city. It is your body and your money you are spending. What is a few miles to drive to get to see a good doctor. Now I will hush. Good luck

[andielmt 0]

thanks for the feedback, there is another doctor here who will do the band but i heard that she is more for the bypass also, i may have to go further away, i just dont want to have to do the program all over somewhere else. ive had so many people tell me to get a new doctor so i should investigate. ill let you know what i decide.

andrea

[Melissa S 1]

I TOTALLY agree with the others... my starting BMI was 49.7 and like you.. my insurance company will not do surgery on anyone over a 50 BMI.. but my surgeon actually told me he would prefer the band for people my size... he likes to "save" the bypass for those who are seriously seriously overweight.. like who have 200-300 to lose.

If you really want the band let him know..and if he refuses..find another surgeon!

[caligal 0]

My primary care doctor told me that he WOULD NOT authorize lapband. I just faked the funk and waited to see the surgeon. The surgeon asked me what type of surgery I wanted and I told him lapband and here I am 3 days out from lapband surgery and feel real good.

Of course, it is noted that RNY patients lose their weight faster, but just like the above post, after 5 years the lapband and the RNY patient would had lost the same amoutn of weight they needed.

You just have to go with your gut. That's what I did.