plkelley

I feel like the nightmare phenomena might be associated with general anesthesia.

Thanks for the reply. I'm really leaning more towards vsg because the thought of malabsorption scares me. What have you noticed is the biggest difference between the band and gastric bypass? Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App the GB has a similar feeling of restriction as the band, so I like that. The differences are pretty significant. I have had about a four week recovery period, and I don't really have a lot of interest in food. I have had some nausea when I eat certain things. I really wanted a bypass because of the fact that eating sweets really affects some people. I have not tested myself in this area yet, though. The bottom line for me was that my surgeon strongly recommended the bypass for lap band revisions, and I trust him. He has several years of experience to back up his recommendations.

I was banded in 2009, lost about 50 lbs and kept if off UNTIL... Summer 2014 I started having terrible acid relux at night and vomiting several times a week. I lived in denial for quite some time, then finally saw my surgeon in August 2015. He removed all the Fluid (hello, 10 lbs) and did an endoscopy, which determined that the band had slipped. I had the band removed in October 2015, and was revised to gastric bypass on April 18. I have done well with the bypass so far and have zero acid reflux issues. I chose the bypass because the surgeon recommended it as a revision instead of the sleeve. I listened to him and am so glad I did. I was terribly despaired while I had the reflux and vomiting. I felt very alone and did not reach out for help for way too long. When my surgeon told me that the band is well-known for these side effects I felt a little better. He doesn't really offer the band anymore in his practice. Please reach out for help.

I don't exactly regret getting my band, but I do regret not being respectful of it and not treating it like the powerful tool it was. I had it removed in October 2015 and am proceeding with revision to gastric bypass on 4/18. The band had slipped and was causing lots of problems. My surgeon and I decided to proceed with the revision. I know it's a drastic step but I have gained lbs of the 50 I had lost in the past 5 months. As an aside, my surgeon, says he rarely used the band anymore; he sees too many complications like mine. I'm nervous but happy and excited.

Hello, all, I am new here. I had my band placed on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. I am three days out. I am having a really good recovery; minimal pain but lots of discomfort from gas. Walking does help relieve it, though. I had my surgery in St. Louis w/ Dr. Scott. I am glad to find this place!

I was a little nervous and almost changed my mind as they were wheeling me into the OR, but I was not actually scared. I am an RN so I have awareness of what happens during sugery. That is helpful, I think.