Am I the only one on this site that is being revised from sleeve to bypass?

[vicki s 146]

when is your surg

I totally agree with what you are saying that it has been around the longest, and I wish I would have done that first. It was my cardiologist that suggested the lapband when I suggested Weight Watchers. Believe he did that for #1 my age 67 at the time, #2 heart condition, #3 lung involvement and if it had to be reversed it could be. Instead the three years I had the band (which I never had a problem until it was discovered it slipped) I lost the necessary weight (50 lbs) that now I can get through the RNY surgery, with probably minor problems. When the band was removed I threw PVCs (very irregular heart beat) and my blood pressure dropped but at my age now 71 they expect that. None of my five doctors seem concerned. I might add had the band not slipped I wouldn't be doing RNY especially now that I am older, but have another 40 lbs to go and would like to get off the insulin pump and some if not all 21 other medications I have to take.

I totally agree with what you are saying that it has been around the longest, and I wish I would have done that first. It was my cardiologist that suggested the lapband when I suggested Weight Watchers. Believe he did that for #1 my age 67 at the time, #2 heart condition, #3 lung involvement and if it had to be reversed it could be. Instead the three years I had the band (which I never had a problem until it was discovered it slipped) I lost the necessary weight (50 lbs) that now I can get through the RNY surgery, with probably minor problems. When the band was removed I threw PVCs (very irregular heart beat) and my blood pressure dropped but at my age now 71 they expect that. None of my five doctors seem concerned. I might add had the band not slipped I wouldn't be doing RNY especially now that I am older, but have another 40 lbs to go and would like to get off the insulin pump and some if not all 21 other medications I have to take.

when is your surg? I also wish i had done this first

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

I have two more things to complete, one more visit with the dietatian, 4 hour orientation (do's, don'ts, expectation, and list of foods to have and have not) then they will submit insurance for approval and hopefully surgery can be scheduled for sometime in September. Since I'm on Medicare approval won't be an issue, just making sure all the i's are dotted, and all the t's are crossed.

[vicki s 146]

Congratulations, It will go by fast and before you know it you will be on the losers bench...keep in touch oldoneyoungagain, would love to here from you!