scott_37

Oh yeah I have looked at this six ways from sunday and interviewed countless dr.s and I am happy. -Scott

So while searching for a Dr. who could do this I found one on my plan who was willing to at least meet with me. He read the surgical noteds fom the fundop and his opinion was that he could take it down and do the band, but the two major concerns were 1) slippage scar tissue etc...that happens. But more importantly I would be back were I was as far as the reflux goes. Before I had the fundop I had a poitive test for Barrott's asophogus. I have to be biopsied once a year to check the progression of these pre cancerous cells. If the Acid is damaging my asophagous again, there is little doubt I would have to have that whole section removed due to Cancer. With all of this in mind I decided to go with the RNY becasue it would cure the acid problem as well, because the portion of my stomache that produces the acid will be cordoned off. I want to change the way I live and eat forever. So this is the right decision for me. I have full confidence in my surgeon and I know this is the best thing. Another complication that came along was my nissen was not working anymore. I have had horrible reflux again, as my Dr. said this would be the next step anyway if fixing the nissen didn't work. So I am scheduled for The RNY on Tuesday 02/13/07 just a few days. Wish me luck, say a prayer and if my experiences can be of help to anyone facing these same things just let me know. -Scott

Thanks!!! I am thinking like you said since the Lap band helps GERD maybe they could basically undo it and then do the lap band. I guess I will just keep calling around. If anyone else has more info please let me know...Thanks -Scott

Does anyone know if a Surgeon (I am in Ga.) can do a Lap Band after I have had a Nissen Fundoplication three years ago? The only one I have found who says they can is not in my Network, BCBS POS. From other posts on other forums I have seen that it can be done but I am striking out. Please help.......... -Scott