RNY vs. LapBand

[ReadySteadyGo 8]

There has been some discussion for and against the two. What do you think?

[Gone4Now 4]

I love my band...what can I say?

I know of one person who had RYN and I've witnessed the dumping she went through. She also has gained so much back. I was worried about that happening, which is why I chose the band.

It's reversible and it doesn't re-route any part of my body. I loved the control it gave me - fills/unfills let me decide what "help" I need from the band.

[ReadySteadyGo 8]

I love my band too, but I am still new to this so time will tell. My friend had Gastric Bypass and she (who was 330 in tenth grade) lost 150 lbs in prob a little less than a year. You would never know now (10 years later) she has had surgery. She has probley gained back 50 lbs I think but she is still 100 lbs lighter than she used to be. She can't have anything with cream or she gets really sick, and if something has dairy and sugar togethor she is sick all night. She is happy. But she has gained weight back and RNY is unadjustable.

[Gone4Now 4]

You're new, but it seems to me you're doing very well. :thumbs_down:

[ReadySteadyGo 8]

thanks. You have done fantastic. I can't wait to be where your at. Hows your daughter doing?

[Shalee04 7]

My DH's aunt has bypass 4 years ago and lost 200 lbs, then promply regained at least 50 back. she probaly weighs 250 right now. Granted she is thinner then before BUT she is also one of those people who wont exercise at all, not once has she. not even walk. She asked my why my skin wasn't swinging in the wind like hers. exercise really helps me and sure I will need a TT , and my arm wings wave at people But I am a true believer in exercise. My band is a tool , just a tool that I am using to help me lose and keep off the weight.

She still refuses to exercise. Said if she wanted to exercise she wouldnt have had the surgery. Sigh oh well you can't help someone who doesn't want to help themselves...

[plain 12]

I think either is fine. I would hope that no matter what WLS somebody chooses, they would change to a healthier lifestyle (I mean, just because it might be technically possible to lose weight eating nothing but potato chips doesn't make them the best choice.....absurd example, but y'all see my point).

Personally, I like that the band tames my appetite but I still have to eat healthier. It's empowering, to totally use a "girl" term, LOL.

RNY vs. LB......whatevah. I'd applaud anybody willing to make the big step to take control of their life, no matter what they choose.

[ReadySteadyGo 8]

Me too plain. I guess I was thinking on a "considering" surgery which one? perspective. For me and my lifestyle it was the band hands down.