Have Lapband and Want Get GB Revision but Hubby Scared for Me To

[Lutasha 102]

I just got converted after 7 years and it sucked but it was worth it. There is some tightening where the band was and it felt like I was still banded for about 6 weeks after. It loosened up by now, 12 weeks out, and I'm so glad I did it! The surgery was rough, though. Was in the hospital for 3 days. The first day, surgery was at 6, they didn't let me eat, drink, or sip anything--not even ice chips until the next day at Breakfast because they wanted to be sure everything was good because of all of the calluses. Just want to give you a realistic picture.

[Long2BFree 12]

Lutasha, I'm sorry things were so rough for you in the hospital. How is was the healing where your port was? I keep reading that part is very painful for people.

I find out in two days if my band will be removed and I'm not sure if I was to get a revision to bypass. The thought scares me that i thought I would have my band for life but have had issues and wonder if I would encounter issues if I had bypass that is permanent.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I have suffered with this band for 15 years..on my way to bypass.yahoo!!!!

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

sleep anemia test and Psych evaluation then my paperwork will be submitted.

[Veronda 30]

Lutasha, I'm sorry things were so rough for you in the hospital. How is was the healing where your port was? I keep reading that part is very painful for people.

I find out in two days if my band will be removed and I'm not sure if I was to get a revision to bypass. The thought scares me that i thought I would have my band for life but have had issues and wonder if I would encounter issues if I had bypass that is permanent.

I was so worried about bypass, which is basically why I didn't get it to begin with. So far, knock on wood, I have had NO issues, and it's been five months. Issues started immediately with the band! That's not the same for everyone, of course. But I am so much happier with the bypass. I feel NORMAL.

I was very concerned about the pain at the port site when having it removed, but it proved to be not as bad as anticipated. Worst was the first day, and after that it was just tender. I had my surgeon order an abdominal binder, and that helped a LOT. I wore it mostly to bed because I remember moving and hurting while sleeping when I got the band, and the binder really alleviated a lot of the pain.

[Lutasha 102]

Lutasha, I'm sorry things were so rough for you in the hospital. How is was the healing where your port was? I keep reading that part is very painful for people.

I find out in two days if my band will be removed and I'm not sure if I was to get a revision to bypass. The thought scares me that i thought I would have my band for life but have had issues and wonder if I would encounter issues if I had bypass that is permanent.

The incision where they removed the port was very sore but it felt better than having the port! I always hated that the worst!!

I had a sinking feeling within days of getting my band. I knew it wasn't going to be the right thing for me. I was apprehensive about getting revised but it has been so much better than having the band for losing weight. I don't regret revising at all!

[Long2BFree 12]

Just saw the doctor and I'm getting my band out in Decenber. He said he can do GB the same tone but feels it's safer to wait and heal before having it done.

[Dream4tc 192]

Just saw the doctor and I'm getting my band out in Decenber. He said he can do GB the same tone but feels it's safer to wait and heal before having it done.

I too wanted my GB done at same time, but my surgeon wanted me to wait,.....and my insurance company wanted me to wait also. I had mine removed Aug 10th. He is making me wait 3 months before revision which I have a tentative date of Nov 12. I tried to beg and plead with my ins company to allow one surgery but nope they wouldn't agree

Edited October 21, 2015 by Dream4tc

[Long2BFree 12]

I'm not really sure I want to go for a revision, I thought LB would be for life and without issues and am afraid if I do GB and then have issues, where would I be? I did tell my husband this evening that I will do it if I don't have more weight off by the summer. I started doing a plant based diet this week and so far, so good.