Brittwoman

1st off ANY surgery has it's inherant risk (I work in the PACU so I see it 1st hand) I had a revision because AFTER 3 1/2 years with the band, I had a slip and the start of erotion. I also developed a severe case of esophagitis and GERD. At first I wanted another band, but; after alot of soul searching and the fact that it could slip again and I needed staples in my stomach to repair the damage done by the band, it was a no brainer to revise to RNY. As far as dumping goes, yes I do and I'm quite happy I do. Remember WLS fixes the stomach and NOT the brain, but; once you experience dumping you tend to stay AWAY from high sugar and high fat foods because dumping is not pleasant at all.

Having been on both sides of the fence (lap band and now RNY) I definately recommend the RNY. The fact that people say they get the lap band because it's a "less risky" surgery are misinformed. Every SURGERY has it's own set of risk. Also when people tell you it's less invasive, well guess what... you're still being opened up laproscopically weather it be for banding or RNY, you still have 5 to 6 lap openings in your belly and yes with both surgeries they "pump" you up with CO2. I suggest you do your research, attended local support groups BEFORE you have surgery and talk to people who have used the surgeon you're planning on using and ask them their opinion. Best of luck in your decision!

I have to say it works very well if you follow the rules which aren't that much different than band rules. The best part of my revision is no more pb'ing and slimming.

I was back at school 1 week post-op and back to work in 3 weeks. I also want to say that I was back to the gym 2 weeks post-op with the blessing of my surgeon. My recovery went "textbook" perfect!

Thread starter here :tongue2: Just an update on me... I'm doing GREAT :thumbup: I've been at goal for months now, just finished my 1st semester of nursing school, feel WONDERFUL :thumbup: all my labs are text book PERFECT:thumbup: and the best part...I wear a size 8 jeans, and a SMALL top :der: Life sure is great on the RNY revision side:biggrin:

Having my revision to RNY from Lapband was the best thing I ever did for myself!!! Life is much more easier with the RNY. I have not vomited or slimed once since my revision, I made it to goal in 1 year and all my labs are text book perfect. I also love the fact that there is no maintaence, by that I mean no fills or unfills and BTW most insurance does NOT cover fills and unfills so I'm saving alot of $$$$ with the RNY :thumbup:

I orginally was banded 1/9/04 with the Inamed 4cc band, but; after 3.5 years with that band I had a serious slip and erosion. I had to have the band removed in an emergency procedure and decided I did NOT want to be re-banded and I went for a revision to RNY. Today I am almost at goal, VERY happy, and most important of all VERY HEALTHY!!! My new obcession is bike riding and I participate in long distance rides, usually 50 miles and I'm training for my 1st century ride in September

I had a slip with erosion....had the thing removed...revised to RNY 2 months later and VERY happy :thumbup: My signature says it all :thumbup:

Just getting this forum started :thumbup: If you've had a revision come on in :thumbup:

Is your MD aware that you're "turning" yellow? If your skin and eyes are turning yellow it is a sign of liver troubles and you should call your MD immediately!!!!! It's nothing that you should be posting about on a message board and waiting for a diagnois. Keep us posted and PLEASE call your MD ASAP!!!

So sorry for replying so late to your thread...finals in school the last 2 weeks kept me busy!! Anyway..I'm 7.5 months post-op from a Lap Band to RNY revision and VERY happy :sneaky: As of today I'm down 131lbs total, 60 lbs since revision and am at 93% EWL, so I'm closing in on 100% EWL :leaving: You're not alone and you won't be sorry for going the RNY route. In thinking about my total WLS journey, I've come to the conclusion that the band was good for awhile, got me down in weight, but then troubles started (slip and erotion) and it just prepared me for my final and LAST WLS event!! Any questions feel free to PM me!! Jane

I was a bit horrified at the amount of swelling I had when I had to have my band removed. I looked about 7 months pregnant and thought oh no...my nice flat tummy (achieved with abdominalplasty) was going to be a thing of the past :sneaky: But here I sit 10 months post emergency removal of my band and 7 months post RNY revision and my stomach is as flat as a board :leaving: So I was VERY lucky that things returned to normal!!

I took a week off from work after my removal and that was mainly because I had a large amount of abdominal swelling ( I looked about 7 months pregnant!) I had a small amount of pain from the removal, but; the best part was that my reflux was gone 72 hours after removal!!!

I was approved for my revison from band to RNY. I had to have my band removed after 3 1/2 years due to a slip and erotion I have to mention that the insurance company made me do ALL of the testing all over again, just like a "newbie". My BMI @ the time of my revision was 36 and I had only 1 comorbidity...asthma. Best of luck to you on whatever you decide to do!