Lap Band or Bypass?

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You know, I went with Lap Band because the thought of serious/major surgery scared me. Ultimately, I'm happy with my decision. I've lost 110 lbs so far and have 70 more to go. I was banded in April, 2008. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

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My step father had Gastric Bypass, but not for weight reasons- he had a problem with his stomach, so they had to remove a very large portion of it. I'd say he eats about what a normal, healthy woman might eat. He DOES have dumping syndrome - in that he can't eat sugar hardly at all. <o:p></o:p>

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If I were you, I’d weigh all the options – talk to a doctor who specializes in lap band and a doctor who specializes in gastric bypass. Make sure you ask them the same questions, “How safe is this?” “What’s the 5 year success rate? The 10 year success rate?” “How dangerous are the side-effects.” “Why is lap band better than bypass / Why is bypass better than lap band?”

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Good luck with your decision! And either way you go, congratulations for taking the first step to a happier, healthier lifestyle.