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LapBand removal on April 25th, 2016.



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Hello. I'm new here. I'm going from band to bypass.

Band removal is scheduled for April 25th. I have to wait 3 months and then revision to gastric bypass.

I'm looking forward to this. The band has slipped and GERD is really bad now.

My highest weight was 340. My lowest weight was 280 before additional diabetes medications caused some weight gain.

I've been lurking on the forums for awhile and just wanted to say Hi.

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hi, and welcome :) you'll find a lot of really awesome people here. Feel free to ask any questions you may have, and there will almost always be people able to share their own knowledge and experiences. See you around! ^_^

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Hello and welcome :) I am also revising to bypass, on May 13th. Looking forward to new beginning :) as time comes closer I get more nervous and more questions come up, people here are awesome and know from experience so it's perfect place to be :)

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Im interested to hear hiw many are gaving band to bypass done in 1 procedure?

Im having band to bypass done in one surgery on April 19th.

I know not all surgeons do it...interested to hear about those who have had it please?

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I had the expectation it would be done in one operation, but I think it's based on your surgeon and insurance.

My surgeon said he waits 3 months after band removal to allow time to heal. Some have said it's easier in one operation and others say they appreciate the waiting period from band removal to bypass.

I honestly didn't ask if it could be done all in one. My hope is that RNY can happen in August before school starts.

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My surgeon does it in one procedure however he said if there is erosion he will have to have the stomach heal and then do bypass. Really hope won't be the case for me because i just want to get it done and over with so I can start healing.

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I had slippage and erosion and it fused to other organs....it was removed all at once...tough but glad to get it out of me!!!!Revision to RNY is wonderful.

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I am on April 25th too, getting my band out and rny in one. So I hope

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They should stop performing Lapbands altogether.

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Good luck on April 25th Whitefoot. I'm sure it will be fine.

I'm wondering what kind of damage the band has done. Hopefully they will give me an update after I wake up.

I have a follow up appt on Monday May 2nd to get the staples out and then my final NUT and psych evaluation. My hope is everything can be submitted and I can get on the schedule for RNY by the first week in August. The first week in August would be the 3 month window for healing. Plus I want it done because I start classes again in late August. I don't want to miss a week of class in the beginning.

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I'm having my band out this coming Friday, May 6th. I then have part 2 surgery on June 15 for the RNY .... I can't wait to get this band out. It has slipped. I'm more than willing to jump off this bandwagon [emoji6]

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Good luck. Life without the band is nice. No acid reflux and I still eat like I'm banded. I'm keeping my meals small. I don't want to gain weight. I want to get down to 275-280 before I start the liquid diet for bypass.

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Everything went well. RNY now and that lapband out. Surgeon had no problems but did say my case was complex lasting about 3 hours under.

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@@Whitefoot

Glad things went well for you. How is your recovery going?

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@@Whitefoot

Glad things went well for you. How is your recovery going?

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It's going well. I am ready to move to the next food stage after this weekend. I can keep fluids down easy. I am also waiting for clearance to get back to the gym!

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