band reposition vs revision?

[f1stborn2014 0]

I have been banded for 2 years...n it started slipping a year out..... I have it unfilled now n strongly thinking of getting a reposition or revision wls.... I REALLY want reposition bc only have 80 bls more to lose. .... but im not sure if tat would be good....wat do u guys think

[JMAC79 0]

I had the band in 2010. I lost 80lbs and started having band issues. So, I had a revision April 15th best decision. No more worrying about my band.

[MimIN 19]

I had a band for 6 years, it slipped and then I had it repositioned. It was never the same. 9 months later I was revised to RNY. It's a brand new world, wish I had gone this route in the first place.

[allielee 263]

I was revised from band to rny same day on May 21, 2014. My band eroded. I was at goal when it eroded... I chose the revision based on these facts: 1. I was self pay and didn't want to pay to have another band placed and have it erode 6 years later like this one did 2. I have a blood clotting disorder and only wanted to have 1 final wls surgery 3. Seeing so many revisions from band or sleeve to rny made me choose rny , again only wanted 1 final surgery. 4. My doc said he is steering away from bands because of the high failure rate after 5 years. So those are my reasons for revisions... Getting information is key to making the right choice for you.. Oh and rny is soooo much easier than lapband was for me!!! I have no sliming, no throwing up, no having to look for a bathroom before I eat to be sure I can get there.. I have had no dumping, I eat whatever I want but I still stay away from rice Pasta white bread and soda same as I did with the band.. I don't feel stuck either.. Wish I had done rny first! I love it.

Edited July 25, 2014 by allielee