So I Did It!

[melliecat 55]

hi all! I am now a gastric bypass recipient. So far the difference between the band and the bypass is night and day. No "stuck" feeling, no nausea. It's so different, and in the best way. I am only 1.5 weeks out, but even in this small amount of time, the bypass far exceeds my hopes already.

the band sucked, was unhealthy and really not manageable for me. I thought about the revision surgery for 2 years after I got my band removed and gained any weight lost back.

Finally went for it ,and I am glad so far. the only fly in the ointment is head hunger. I just keep telling myself that the feeling of wanting something will pass, and its just a feeling, not a biological need.

if a scaredy-cat like me can do it, probably anyone can do it!

ask me anything, or PM me, I am happy to share my experiences so far.

and thanks for being so positive and supportive during my journey, from 2009 to today.

Cheers!

[jovi2673 22]

That's so great to hear! Thank you!

[Travelher 915]

Welcome to the club!!! I love my rny too. One thing to watch out for is acid. I had hunger pains for the first 2 weeks (also had reflux so I went on Prevacid). Sure enough the hunger pangs were gone...it was the stomach acid making me hungry.

[lf1227 129]

This is all so great to hear! I am scheduled to have my revision from band to RNY on April 5th. I have been vomiting 5-6 per day for the last 3 months and I found a new surgeon who is excited for me to get this revision. Since I have had such a hard time with the band I am not so sure what to expect with the bypass but I am trying to do as much education for myself as i can!

[Bugaboo77 18]

I'm so happy to find this thread of people in the same thing I am.

Scheduled to get my band out on Feb 8. My surgeon wants to wait 3-6 months before doing revision to allow healing. I haven't spoken with the surgeon too much about which procedure to pursue--RNY or sleeve. But I am leaning toward RNY mostly because it's a sure thing. I don't want to fail again.

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[jovi2673 22]

My surgeon said that it's best to have RNY following the band. I know I see lots of both on here but I'm going with RNY. I start my 2 week pre-op diet tomorrow! I'm very excited! I'm excited for you too!

[Bugaboo77 18]

My surgeon said that it's best to have RNY following the band. I know I see lots of both on here but I'm going with RNY. I start my 2 week pre-op diet tomorrow! I'm very excited! I'm excited for you too!

[Bugaboo77 18]

Keep me posted!

I'm excited to get this thing out of me! I have regained everything I lost.

[Nikaweez 3]

I had my band removed in 2015 and am on the path for RNY now. I'm happy to have found this post! Thank you for posting this.


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[Crystal.Lee 13]

How awesome! Thanks for sharing I feel better now about my upcoming surgery

[Smartfish 6]

So happy to find this! Any updates or good outcomes please share. I'm very nervous. I'm 61 and trying to decide if Bypass or sleeve is a better choice for my band revision. I hear about GERD with the sleeve but dumping with RNY.
I am leaning RNY right now. I am type II. HBP and many other weight related things. I need to get my health in control. Thanks

[amyjane79 39]

I had my band removed in 2015 and am on the path for RNY now. I'm happy to have found this post! Thank you for posting this.


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Welcome!! I am also doing the same but in one surgery on the 28th this month. If you'd like to buddy you can direct message me