teb66

My name is Terry. I found out about this site from one of my support groups. I just had my pre-op consultation with the surgeon. However I was previously a Lap Band patient. I had my band done in 2010 and due to medical issues it had slipped and was removed in August 2013. I have to wait 12 mo before the surgeon will convert to RNY. I understand the risks by doing it sooner but doesnt help with the disappointment of starting all over again. I was successful with lapband and lost 120 lbs. I did well until I got sick. I went thru the classes and was aiming for the sleeve. After my appt with the surgeon the better option for me is the RNY. Im scared about the invasiveness of the surgery and the risks involved. I went with lapband because it was the least invasive - but had I known all the maintenance and issues with it I never would have chosen it. So much for "drive-thru" surgeries. VSG - the thought of 2/3rds of stomache removal was ok - at least it was a removal - but now the thought of rerouting the way things are just makes me nervous. I recover really quickly in my past surgeries and so I am hopeful that this will be the case with this surgery. However I am now up to 275 in 6 months since the removal of the band and struggling with the weight. August cant come soon enough for me!