I opted for Lap Band, I was going to do gastric bypass but after all the tests were in, my cardiologist said he prefered the Lap Band and so I did it, 4-16-08. I have lost 30 pounds and I am being more active and my diabetes has gotten better that I am now on oral meds instead of insulin. We had a girl in our support group that got pregnant and she had a healthy boy, she had her lap band maybe three months and she ate right and had the fluid removed from the band and had a big boy, 8lbs 11 ozs. I know you can have a child with gastric bypass and it will probably be healthy also. I just love the band and so far I am very happy with the results..Good Luck whichever one you chose..