KimberlyV

Hi everyone. I’m new here. I’m going to have a Lap Band put in next month (August). I have a Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass in 92’ and lost about 200 pounds. After two pregnancies and many years I gained about 100 pounds back. Currently I am about 60 pounds more than my lowest weight with the Roux-En-Y. My pouch lost its shape and the opening is stretched out so I am hungry pretty much 24/7. I meg with a doctor who said the Lap Band would give me my pouch back and I’d be able to be full again. I was super excited to FINALLY get approval (just waiting on the surgery date). I’ve been reading this forum and read all the horror stories. Am I making a huge mistake? Am I making the right decision? Has anyone had success with the Lap Band with no complications? ANY input would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you! Kimberly

I appreciate that @Jendkopp. I had the Roux-En-Y, so I can relate to stuff feeling "stuck". Heck, I used to throw up so much in the beginning I had to keep bags in my car just in case. I know what you mean about good and bad foods. Its weird how post-surgery (Roux-En-Y) I could eat some things with no problem and other things I had an issue with, even going 100% along with what my doctor told me. I know I have to rethink that way I see food, and I know it's going to be a learning process. I think I'm up for the challenge. I did it before with the Roux-En-Y and I was successful in keeping a lot of weight off for a long time. I'm sure I can do it again. :-)

Thanks @Jendkopp. I appreciate you sharing your story with me. I know the band is just a tool. It is NOT a miracle. You still need to eat right (healthy choices, portion control) and exercise. I guess no weight loss surgery is fool proof. I heard good and bad things about all the options. Kimberly

Thank you Funky_Monkey800. I'm glad to hear that you have had positive results. I know you have to be REALLY disciplined to make it work (healthier foods, smaller portions, chew well, exercise...). It can be a challenge, but I've done it before with the Roux-En-Y, so I know what I have to do. Kimberly

Oh, I didn't know that Matt Z. I had Googled the procedure and I didn't see a mention of it fixing a pouch. I'll have to inquire with my surgeon about that. Thank you.

Thank you MattZ. I don't know if I can have that procedure done. I currently have a Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass (done back in 1992). The upper part of my stomach was cut off back then. Only the lower part is still opened to the intestine to allow for digestive juices to go through. They would have to re-attach my upper part of my stomach and put my intestines back the way they were (even though the surgery had 4' of intestines removed). I would love to explore more viable options. Sure, I can lose some weight on Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, diet & exercise, but with nothing to "fill up" I am ALWAYS hungry. Even eating bulkier foods - I'm still hungry. I wake up in the middle of the night because I'm hungry - it's a vicious cycle that I just want to "fixed." :-(

Thank you @sydchristy88. I hope & pray that I make the right decision.

@sydchristy88 Hi. No, that option was never discussed. My current pouch is more like an extension of my intestine. It has no shape and the opening is too big. I’m hungry 24/7 for the most part. I thought the Lap Band was my best option to feel full again. Kimberly

RickM - Thank you very much for the input. I appreciate it a lot. You gave me a lot to think about. Kimberly