[MsJacquiiC]

Originally Posted by Vetty Hi Angel, My name is Yvette. Wow how exciting you already have a op date. I am starting the process I had tried for gastric banding two years ago. I was denied by my insurance. My knee has since them gone for the worst so now I am starting the process all over again. This time around I am going towards gastric by pass. Well I wish you luck keep me posted how it all goes.

Hey Yvette and welcome to the community.

It's my opinion that the gastric bypass -- either the roux-en-y, gastric sleeve or bpd-ds -- is the better option. I know there are quite a few people who've had wonderful success with the adjustable gastric banding, but I also know of quite a few who've had issues with it and converted to one of the more permanent options.

Anyway - Good luck with the process this time around and keep us updated on how it goes for you!

Jacquii.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass A type of gastric bypass procedure which combines restrictive and malabsorption techniques - meaning, it reduces the amount of food a patient can comfortably eat (restriction), and also reduces the amount of calories that can be digested in the small intestine (malabsorption). This combination of bariatric methods leads to greater weight loss and the roux-en-y procedure is seen as one of the best ways to treat clinically severe obesity. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

Duodenal Switch Also known as Bilio-Pancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch or the DS, the Duodenal Switch is a weight loss surgery that alters the gastrointestinal tract with two approaches: a restrictive process and the malabsorptive process. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

Gastric Banding Surgery The adjustable gastric banding is a restrictive surgical procedure during which a silicone band is placed around the stomach, creating a small pouch. The band includes a balloon that is filled with a nontoxic fluid, most commonly a saline solution; periodic adjustments are performed by a healthcare professional who accesses the balloon via a subcutaneous port. Gastric band placement, unlike malabsorptive weight loss surgery (e.g. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, Biliopancreatic Diversion, and Duodenal Switch), does not cut or remove any part of the digestive system. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.