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Lapband Gone.....RNY on Monday 3/31/15! Quick process!



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On another forum I posted that I was banded in 2007. For me, it was a nightmare.....either too tight or too loose and my doc couldn't get a handle on it. It was taken out, port and all, in October 2014 after months of being awakened in the middle of the night with vomit forcefully coming out of my nose......

Since then, believe it or not I have gained back almost 60 pounds! I have new insurance which is Blue Shield of California. After a consult with my surgeon on a Monday a few weeks ago, I decided to revise to RNY. I asked her about the sleeve and she said she will not revise to a sleeve, ever, due to scar tissue as she believes there is a greater chance for leakage. Also, if someone has a predisposition for reflux like I did, she is especially adamant.

Anyway, they submitted whatever they needed to submit to my insurance two days later on Wednesday and on Monday I was approved! I figured they must have seen my photo and said, "hell, we better get this gal in here quick", being that I'm gaining so fast, lol!

I spoke with my surgeon on the Monday I was approved and she scheduled me for bypass on Monday, 3/31/15. Everything happened so fast my head is spinning!

She asked me to lose 10pounds by then which I think I can do but no special diet or anything. And since I'm revising, I don't have to do the whole psychologist, nutritionist thing.

I am feeling a little scared yet blessed at the same time!

Marieze

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Wow, that was fast! I had RNY 8 weeks ago, it took me six months total from asking for the surgery and having the surgery performed and I thought that was fast. You can do this, don't be nervous. you've already toughed out the battle with the band surgery. At least now you won't have to worry about getting fills or dealing with the port.

Be ready for the surgery and the lifestyle change. Do your homework so you know what to expect. I still get the nausea and vomiting and it's no fun but on the other hand, I am losing weight and the nausea will eventually pass. Ask lots of questions on this forum and you'll do great. Good luck to you!

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Wow! I can relate to your situation. I just came home for my first consult, and the six months was waived for me as well. I wish you the best, and agree that you will need to get those behaviors down no so that you can remain successful long term.

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I am also having the band taken out and converting to RNY. Probably in the fall. Any tips anyone has, would be appreciated! Thanks!

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I'm going to take out the band and I have to do the whole 6 month thing again I wish I didn't have to

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