had revision on 7/31/2015

[terrydumont46 1,954]

I had lapband on 5/29/2013. did great first year. lost 81 lbs. but last july the band slipped a tiny bit which caused constant reflux. the reflux killed my esophagus. the final year I was unfilled and every attempt to put some fill in caused my esophagus to spasm. my doctor decided on the revision and I was certainly up for it. post op I have done remarkably well. no complications at all. not even the gas. I am able to drink without problem and take in enough Protein. it's sorta scary that everything is good. I feel like the shoe is going to drop. I look forward to interacting with everyone. I was pretty active on the lapband forum.

does anyone know how to change my surgery type on my profile? I have tried everything. thanks

[hubbark1 14]

OMG are we the same person?? Lol. I was banded in 2010 again in 2013 and revised to bypass 7/31. I am having no issues either and am nervous. I have even eaten eggs already with no problems. I am hoping because I had sooooo many issues with the band reflux sticking always hungry could never eat without vomiting it up..... This just works better for me.

[terrydumont46 1,954]

perhaps that is why i'm so leery. not pbing with every mouthful is strange.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Wow...I need this band out...hopefully I won't be denied.

[HELLCATT81 88]

How much have you lost since the pre op diet and surgery?

perhaps that is why i'm so leery. not pbing with every mouthful is strange.

[terrydumont46 1,954]

I was back up to 273. at time of surgery down to 261 and now I am 218 as of todays weigh in. I weigh on Friday mornings/

How much have you lost since the pre op diet and surgery?

perhaps that is why i'm so leery. not pbing with every mouthful is strange.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Congratulations!

[terrym123 15]

Great info.

Congrats!

[ksilvers 3]

Very interesting. I had a VBG in Oct 2002 and have never been able to eat dense fruits, vegetables or meats without reflux issues. After all these years, I am in the process of being approved for removal of the VBG and revising to something else - Still to be determined. I also developed a hiatal hernia which will be repaired at the same time. We are hoping for surgery in either December or January depending on insurance.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Update...as you know I am trying hard to get my paperwork in for submission.In addition to the hiatal hernia,torturous esophagus,GERd,I have mild sleep apnea...the pulmonary dr is convinced I need a cpap...had me fitted...also an additional breath test.I told him he is holding me up!!!!.Went to see the surgeon at the request of the nutritionist.....turns out that bump is a flipped port...it has been protruding for a long time...port pain...everyone is moving fast now..Scheduled for December 28...yipee!!!Lets just see what insurance has to say....just had psych visit so we will see...

[annachasingabetterme 3]

I had the same issues with lapband now on Nov 18th of this year I had the mini gastric done and I'm doing so good on it it scares me too I can eat with no vomiting feeling full my stomach let's me know I haven't had any vomiting very little nausea iv lost 29 lbs in 6 weeks I was told you lose weight slower on revisions then if you might be having weight lose surgery for the first time