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I'm seeking advice from anyone who has had the band but had it removed and had 2nd WLS. I'm not sure if the band is going to be a permanent solution to my weight problem and would like any advice.

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I had a Realize Band for five years- removed in the spring and revised to RNY in November. So far I'm very happy with my choice!

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Just had my lapband removed 12/15...was hoping to convert to RNY at the same time, but my stomach was too beat up getting it out to continue (band in 7 years and had erosion). So looking forward to the second surgery in Feb or March now. I feel so much better already! It is almost hard to explain. I am a little sad that I have to do everything over again like the preop tests, insurance, incisions, and preop diet... but I am so happy to have it out and looking forward to the revision. I originally needed/wanted the RNY but insurance would not cover any WLS at the time...so the Band was it for cost and less downtime. I had hoped it would be my forever tool, but it was causing pain and damage, with a not so pretty helping of weight gain. I wish I had not been so stubborn, tired, and honestly scared to start the revision process sooner! The process has taken over 8 months but definitely worth it. I wish you the best of luck!

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I have had a band since 2009, was initially very successful but over the past 3 - 4 years it has stopped helping. Am now considering my options - my surgeon has recommended an RNY.

Would love to hear from others that have had this revision and what the pros cons and successes are

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Had band removed Dec 2016 and revised to RNY at the end of Feb 2017. Not to be too dramatic but I was given my life back and a better one at that... the band had made me so sick and I was throwing up after everything I ate, horrid reflux, and in constant pain where the port was pulling... and the worst miserable part was I was back up to over 330 pounds. My highest was close to 400 pounds and the lowest with the band was maybe 270’s which for me was still such an improvement. Today I am down over 135 pounds since Revision and have another 20 pounds or more of lose skin I need removed. I am off all Meds other than Vitamins. I went from a tight women’s 26/28 to now a 12/14 and L/XL. I am smaller than I was in 5th grade. I am careful with portions and sugar - otherwise I get sick if it is too much. And the only thing other than sugar is iceburg lettuce that I do not tolerate lol. The only down side and I was prepared for it - being a slower loser since this was not my first WLS. I just tried not to compare myself to others and Just really stuck with the program and overall down 190 pounds from my highest since being banded. The sleeve was not an option for me since I was already suffereing from reflux so much and had been morbidly obese all my life I felt I needed the malabsorption as well. My biggest regret was waiting so long to seek help and getting the revision. I suffered a long time thinking I had failed yet again with it... but RNY is awesome and the best thing to ever happen to me! I wish you ALL the best!!!

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Not being able to eat lettuce would be so terrible ( not)!

Sounds as though your experience has been positive and as though eating is easier than with a band

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