Hi all, I am preparing for the Roux-en-y surgery and think I may go with the band instead. I am only 4 weeks into the prep for the surgery and have another 20 weeks before KAISER will authorize the surgery. I'm hearing alot of mixed results for people who have had it over 2 years ago. This worries me. I want my weight loss to be permanent.

How much do you have to lose? My opinon is that if you have more than 100lbs you might need the added help of the bypass. I did.