Question regarding conversion from Band to other WLS

[Bensmum1109 0]

I wasn't sure where to post this thread, Complications or Life After LapBand, but hopefully I will get my answers here :rolleyes. I will actually post this in two forums (Moderators, I hope that's ok??)

As you all can see by my ticker I am really not that far from my goal, and although I have had some complications, there is currently no evidence of a slipped band. Bear in mind that my goal weight is MY goal weight and brings me into a normal weight BMI. My doc would like to see me at 122 lbs, but he's nuts. I am neither 20 years old NOR a fashion model. I am a 5'5" 40 year old woman, for God's sake!

So my question- in the event of a slip, will most surgeons consider doing a conversion to a VG, RNY (something I would NOT consider), or this mini-bypass I have been reading about (something I would consider), if your BMI is no longer in the "danger zone" (ie 35 and up)?? It wouldn't make sense to me if you were, say halfway to your goal and your band had to come out, for you to be REQUIRED to put your weight back on before you could have another procedure done.

I hope it never comes to this for me, but hopefully your answers may help those that are in that very situation!

[Carlene 12]

Depends on the doctor. Mexican surgeons will generally revise to RNY even if you are near goal. US surgeons are not usually so accommodating.