gonnabethin

I have had all 3- unfortunately. Got my band 2006 , broke twice 09, 12 and ater 6 years of fighting my beloved and hated band, I converted - at goal weight to a sleeve. After two years of horrible reflux, yes I had reflux before the band, I had a bypass. In hind sight...... I should have gone straight to bypass. Im irritated at the surgeon, he did all three so its not that it was different people who had no knowledge of my medical history. The bypass was not an option initally-- sleeve was preferred by the surgeon. The band improved the reflux, the sleeve unleashed it, the bypass stopped it forever. While you are fortunate insurance covers it, choose wisely as they may not again. My sleeve and my bypass were out of my pocket! My advise would be go bypass and never look back! Listen to the surgeons experience!! Med school and practice time are better experise and teachers than any of our forum and google M.D. Degrees that everyone seems compeled to practice. Good luck to you!

Im converting sleeve to bypass nov 20 for intractable reflux. Im anxious and scared!! AND i've done this for sleeve!

Its a problem to have a non medical licensed person practicing medicine. You need to do what you have to do to get surgery done, be smart and consult your pcp, get a bariatric nutritionist, know you and how you react. This is the beginning of our reinvented healthcare. Be Cautious and be aware. Protect you. You have come along way to change now... Always make a call or appointment if you dont get info you need.

My guess would be gallbladder, not ulcer. But for what the google MD's are worth..... Make an appt with your surgeon.

I had a band .. No reflux, then sleeve and reflux wickedly increased! Now bypass is suppose to help decrease symptoms. I curious.... How much? 50, 60, 80%.??? Per surgeon, no answer, per GI 75 % or better

Anyone how had surgery revision for GERD , please update !!

how did you do.! Did you have more weight loss?

Is this common, as the surgeon and a second opinion from GI who did my endoscopy recommended a bypass as well.

I am revising to bypass from sleeve for reflux also......... Would love to hear how you are doing! Did insurance cover it?

My band broke(tubing) twiCe. I converted a year ago. Best move ever- see you at sleevetalk..com.

My trouble is, I have a deal with my surgeon, where I am covered for life for all aftercare and any revision surgery. And my clinic does lapbands only. So I'd have the problem of convincing another surgeon to do the surgery, at a BMI of 20 or so, and I'd pay for it. Whereas I'd be getting another band at no cost and no questions asked. Which is probably all it would take to head me down that path again. OMG thats a GREAT deal- - -im converting because Im tired of paying for mechanical failures - - - otherwise i LOVE my band !! I hate losing it and just pray the sleeve is as Great a tool for me as my band!!!! I will miss my band!! Thats my fear there is not tightening of the sleeve.

I was banded Sept 2006, my tubing broke mid tube near my xyphoid process and had to be repaired nov 2009. Today i found out my repair is leaking, no restriction. I am BMI of 24-25. I am not trusting my self to live 30+ years without help. I am converting my band to sleeve sept 6 2012, almost 6 yrs to the date. I am paying out of pocket for the sleeve like I did for the band and the repair. The removal or repair would be 5-7K, for an additional 6k I will convert and never deal with this again- - i hope. My port has been uncomfortable from day one, i have done better than alot of band pts and Im NOT going back to fat ! I have changed my lifestyle, my spouse hasnt, I fight the fight every day! Unfortunately eating is a basic requirement for life, unlike smoking or alcohol- - you cant live without food. I will follow those who have converted and hope I have a positive outcome- - Im aware of the risks- - - none are small including the band.