I have a 3 yr old. Please do lots of research, in my opinion and my
research, there is more success with the gastric bypass than the lap band.
Good luck with whichever procedure you choose.

Amanda, IL
LapRNY
Jan 21, 2003
-63 lbs
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From: "marysteffey" <marysteffey@...>
To: <obesitysurgerysupport2@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 7:26 AM
Subject: [Obesity Surgery Support ] HELP confused about which is the best
option for me


> I am a 45 year woman w/ hypertension, sleep apenea, joint pain. Ineed
> to lose about 125 lbs. I am currently taking Merdia and have lost
> about 10 lbs. I have a 6 yr old special needs child I want to be
> here to raise. I was going to have laparoscipy gastric bypass but my
> family Dr scared me to death. she thinks if I do any thing it should
> be the lap band...I really need to talk to someone about this....
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