Band to bypass

[dtl613 0]

I have to remove my band and I am on the fence with the bypass. Looking for advice on dumping and nutritional deficiencies.

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[James Marusek 5,244]

Although dumping is a TERRIBLE experience to go through, it is fairly easy to prevent. There are warning signs that let you know that you are close (such as sneezing) and you need to stop eating when the warning signs occur.

After RNY gastric bypass surgery, you will need to take Vitamins for the rest of your life. But after several months, it becomes somewhat routine. For me the extra Vitamins are offset by the fact that I no longer have to take blood pressure and diabetes medicine.

[Cervidae 2,389]

I'm almost 9 months out from the bypass, and I'm down 143 pounds. My blood work shows all levels are perfect and I feel amazing. I will say the first several months were tough, mostly in terms of finding foods that work and getting in enough calories. But now I'm doing really well and easily getting in the calories I need. I also had no complications, so generally I am very, very happy with my whole experience. I would recommend the bypass if you have a significant amount to lose, or if you want the extra accountability (I did and do, and it's honestly made transitioning into this healthy lifestyle so easy). You'll get good results with either. I chose the bypass for the above reasons and because so very many sleevers end up revisioning to bypass anyway... why go under the knife twice? Why risk the gerd/acid reflux? It was worth going the extra mile, in my case. Hope this experience helps you.

Edit: I either have never dumped or only had one experience that was so mild that I can't even tell if it was dumping... if you follow your food plan closely and try new things carefully, it's not even a problem.

Edited May 5, 2016 by Cervidae