Undecided Question

What would your decision be based on?

I have made up my mind, and have decided to meet with a surgeon for a consultation on the lap band, but now I'm kind of leaning more towards the gastric bypass. My insurance covers both so I am not to worried about cost "we pay at most 3,500 out of pocket anything over that the insurance covers 100%" I know the difference between the two, and am ready and willing to push myself to the fullest to get a positive result. I just don't know which one I am really wanting to choose. I want this weight off, but I don't want to loose it so quickly I am left with saggy skin, but I don't want it to take me 5 years to get the weight off I need to loose. What was your decision based on? I know I still have a lot of prep work to do before getting to the stage of being ready for surgery. I just want to figure out what it is I really want. I am doing my research as best and as fast as I can. It's just overwhelming knowing that my life will be changed forever with the choice I make. Just for those of you that want numbers before giving an answer. I am 25 years old I stand 5'4 and weigh in at 252 my BMI is at a big fat 43.3 I have been caring this weight with me since the birth of my daughter in March of 06. I have tried diets, exercise even the magic weight loss shot with quick results that last a total of maybe a month, and the weight is back with a few extra pounds to boot. I don't know what else is left for me to do for myself. I want to be here for my kids as they grow up. I want to see them graduate high school/college, and I want to live to see them become parents. All in All I want to be the happy outgoing person I was when my husband and I met.