terrydumont46 1,954 Posted August 26, 2015 I was banded may 2013. My first year went like textbook. i lost a total of 81 lbs and felt great. But than problems started and july of 2014 my band was emptied and stayed empty for a year. My surgeon didn't want to put any fill in do to the complications i had. We discussed revision and on july 31,2015 i was revised to a gastric bypass. Surgery was difficult due to adhesions and scar tissue. When the band was placed i had gone to surgery to have a bypass but that surgeon couldn't do it do to the scarring. When i was in the recovery room the first words out of my mouth were ,what type of surgery? if he couldnt do the bypass i signed papers for a sleeve. but he was successful. I was so happy. post surgery i have had no complications. Have lost 27 lbs in 26 days. and am doing well with my new way of eating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinkgirl1234 761 Posted August 27, 2015 Oh yeah this band is coming out...bypass once and for all..How are you doing in regards to acid reflux? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrydumont46 1,954 Posted August 27, 2015 I have none. With the band I had to take severe precautions to prevent it and even then it didn't help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinkgirl1234 761 Posted August 27, 2015 I just had all the Fluid drained....oh boy.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrydumont46 1,954 Posted August 28, 2015 Try and keep your self filled with healthy food. The temptation is to convince yourself that is ok to eat something because you haven't had it for a long time and your band is wide open. It is real easy to put back on the weight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karma J Riddell Henson 68 Posted August 30, 2015 I am so happy for you, finally getting the procedure that you wanted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinkgirl1234 761 Posted August 30, 2015 I was able to change Dr within the same practice.I was told I have to sort of start over,see a NUT,psych evaluation.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrydumont46 1,954 Posted August 31, 2015 i had to see a nut and my psychiatrist whom i see on a regular basis wrote a letter indicating i was fine mentally to undergo the procedure. i found the nut to be very helpful. this surgery is a whole new ballgame. its easier in a lot of ways but food is harder. i have restriction that i never achieved with the band. i am still very pleased with everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinkgirl1234 761 Posted September 1, 2015 No dumping? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrydumont46 1,954 Posted September 1, 2015 None I do get nauseated at times. I had a stuck episode once. The first time I ate solid food of chicken. It wasn't pleasant and I will be avoiding it forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
