August 6th lap band to gastric bypass surgery

[Gabriela 6 8]

Is there anyone who can give me any feedback with this? It would be great to have support from anyone who is going or has gone through this! Look forward too responses~

[freelyme 149]

Hi Gabriela 6!

I too am going to be a band-to-bypass. Hopefully sometime next month. Good luck and let's keep in touch.

[allielee 263]

Hi ladies!! I was revised from band to bypass on May 21, 2014. 8 weeks later I am down 34 pounds. I have found it much easier with the bypass than the band. The weight is coming off slower this time though. Most likely because when I was banded I was 305 and when I was revised I was 245 ( had to gain 50 to be eligible to have the rny) recovery was so much easier this time. I did a bowel prep day before surgery so I wouldn't have to worry about BM after which always were an issue for me. I also walked a lot after surgery.. Good luck and if you have any questions feel free to ask away!!

[sevenb07 5]

So glad to see this question. I just got back from the doctor from a de-fill. Having a terrible time with acid reflux and keep getting refilled and filled again. He suggested a conversation to the bypass. Im interested jusy nervous about another surgery.

[freelyme 149]

Just got my approval from insurance today for the band to bypass conversion!!! Soooo excited!!

[mgolden1984 13]

Having my revision August 4th excited And nervous only ten more days!

[freelyme 149]

Congrats and good luck mgolden! My revision date is 8/14 band to bypass.

[sface1963 1]

My revision from band to bypass is scheduled for 15th August. Currently doing pre-op diet.

[freelyme 149]

Sface1963...you're one day after my revision! Good luck!!

[sface1963 1]

Bad news for me - I broke my left foot this week so my surgery is now in September. Sucks but it makes sense - they want you to be up and mobile after surgery and that's not possible for me since I'm not suppose to stand on my foot so the fracture can heal. So, good luck to all the August Buddies!

[StabMyFinger 19]

I am hoping to have a band-to-rny in early November. I chickened out the first time and went with the band. But now I am glad I waited for things have changed and there is a lot more information out there now and groups like this. I was banded in 2005 and hope for the best of possible results this coming November. Also I have noticed the Dr's are much more confident and knowing.

[ImmaBee 0]

I'm scheduled for my band to bypass conversion on Aug 19th. Can't wait! But nervous too. Good luck all!

[Sreeves 56]

Hi everyone! I am not scheduled yet but have my final appointment (nutritionist) on Aug 13 before going to insurance for approval. I am assuming I will be a September surgery patient. Allielee it is very good to hear that you are finding life after bypass easier than with the band. I never found anything about the band to be neither easy nor intuitive. I am so looking forward to my second last chance to take control of my health. Sface if the August people don't wanna hang out I will hang out with you! Of course the more the merrier, though!

[blackonynx 27]

I am hoping to have a band-to-rny in early November. I chickened out the first time and went with the band. But now I am glad I waited for things have changed and there is a lot more information out there now and groups like this. I was banded in 2005 and hope for the best of possible results this coming November. Also I have noticed the Dr's are much more confident and know

I'm hoping for late October or early November as well. I chickened out the first time too, but I have already had my band removed and hope to follow through with RNY this fall. I'm nervous but ready.

[ready to get this show on 7]

I just got approved last Friday and am hoping to choose a surgery date today. I need to get this done ASAP so I can start school with my kids the first week.