Coco6983

I had the lapband 5 years ago it slipped at some point had surgery to fix it, about 6 months ago I had surgery to remove it. My surgeon didn't do revisions in one surgery she liked to allow your insides to heal... I've ballooned back to my starting weight. I am looking into doing gastric bypass but so very scared of complications that could arise I know surgery is always a risk but already having 3 surgeries due to the Crapband, I am worried about all the scar tissue or issues that could arise... I have an almost 2 year old that I need to be here for =( please tell me someone else has had multiple surgeries and came out fine and still is fine!

You don't sound stupid! I've been scared to get more surgery it's normal we got screwed with the band and are worried about the outcome of another surgery! If I were you I would go RNY... For two reasons... You having diabetes RNY helps it and from what I heared the sleeve doesn't and two because I hear of a lot of people going from sleeve to bypass! I hear the sleeve doesn't lose as much, I'm scared about the issues it could cause but I know if I don't do it I won't live long enough to see my daughter grow up and I am 325 lbs right now I need to get down to a healthier size and for me that means surgery to RNY. I hoped I helped a little ! Best of luck to you, you can do it!

My bmi right now is like 53 so I don't need any comorbids I just hope they don't take my chance to get healthy with the right tool away

I was wondering if anyone had any issues with insurance going from one bariatric surgery to another, I had the Lapband it slipped, (not from me over eating) I had it taken out about 6 months ago and looking to get gastric bypass... I'm worried my insurance won't approve me... Anyone have any insight? I am on my mothers insurance (I'm 24) and I also have Medicaid her insurance is Anthem Blue Cross Blue Sheild HMO Blue New England and we are from New Hampshire.. I know it depends on the individuals plan but I just wanted to see others issues or success...

Wow I see why! I would not go go someone like that. So I definately will do some asking as to how many they have done and issues after ect

Hello all! I had the lapband 5 yeas ago, it slipped due to being to tight, had surgery to correct it then about 6 months ago I had it removed... I am starting my journey to get gastric bypass. I am a little worried about scar tissue and issues with bypass because of if... Has anyone revised and been okay ? Any issues due to scar tissue ? This is all if my insurance approves for revision.