re-band surgery or RNY????

bandedshopgirl · February 26, 2007

I was banded Dec 05 and have had constant problems with eating anything once I was even slightly filled...and stayed hungry. First bite pain was a major issue! I have been UNfilled since Oct 06. I am seeing a new surgeon in the same practice and he says I have 2 options...1 would be for him to remove the band and replace it lower creating a larger pouch at a different angle which he thinks will make a big difference or 2 would be to remove the band and do a RNY. I am 340lbs, 43 yrs old and have gained 40 lbs since being banded. I am in fairly good health other than my joints are giving out due to the weight. Does anyone have thoughts on what they would do or has anyone had this situation come up?

megan · February 27, 2007

if it were me, i would try the re-banding. i've heard of others having problems if the band isn't positioned just so. how great would it be if all it took was moving it a bit? for me it would be worth the extra surgery to be sure...before having a surgery that is so much more risky.

but maybe its a good idea to get a second opinion? from a doc not in the same surgical group?

good luck in your decision!

j

jcbydesign · February 28, 2007

Think about this seriously. If you have the RNY you won't be able to simply take it out if you have similar problems. I can't tell you what to do but I know too many people who have serious problems with the RNY...which doesn't mean you would. Now, isn't that helpful?