Revision: 2 surgeries in one?

[meyouus 415]

Hi, I'm a Bander since '07. Seeking RNY. I weigh about 360, 5'4". 48 year old woman. Am wondering if they can take the Band out and perform RNY at the same time. Or am I looking at a Band removal alone, wait six months and then do RNY? I have my "first" visit with my team again in 12. I just wanted to know if anyone had done the "2 in1".

[DMoon 2]

It can be done in one surgery. I had a lap band done lost 85 lbs then get horrible acid reflex that required taking most of the Fluid out of the band.

I am revising to RNY on Nov 11 with one surgery to remove the band and do the RNY.

I am hoping it is not too painful since it is a longer procedure, wish me luck!

[Bingcherry 18]

I had mine done in one procedure. I am now about six weeks post op from my revision. My surgeon told me he was about 50/50 on doing it all at once. It really depends on the tissue around the band. There was no way to tell until he was in there and could assess everything. I was scared to death I would wake up and not have the bypass done. I had a few bumps since surgery but feel great now. It's so nice not to be vomiting day in and day out. I had an awful time with my band and feel like a new person. They did tell me I would lose weight slower than people who didn't have the band and I've definitely experienced that. The day of surgery I weighed 200 lbs and now weigh 181. So I've lost about 19 lbs in six weeks.

Good luck with you appointment.

Edited November 2, 2014 by Bingcherry

[DuchessD 6]

When I had my consult, the Dr said he had done some together but the risks for complications are higher. The area where the band was becomes fibrous and more difficult to suture. After having a few leaks, he has stopped doing them in one procedure.

[meyouus 415]

Wow, I would have NO idea how to live w/o the Band. I mean, I basically am now as I eat and drink what I want. But I still kind of feel the Band. Does anyone know how long between a removal and the RNY itself? How do I diet with NO help?

[DuchessD 6]

The dr did mention that there was a time that could be challenging for eating because there is no restriction.

[DMoon 2]

I had my surgery Band to RNY on 11/11 as scheduled. I was in the hospital two nights and have been home with no complications since.

It was a bit more painful than the band surgery but that is to be expected, but I am relived that it is over.

I feel your concern about not having any restriction, all the Fluid was out of my band and I basically had no restriction from January till surgery in November.

Good Luck!