Need Revision to a Vertical Gastric Banding

[amyjane79 39]

Hello Everyone,

In 2000 I had a Vertical Gastric Banding here in Oklahoma City by Dr. Mason Jett. Over the years I've had several symptoms that have been disconcerting.

Is there anyone else out there looking into getting a revision? What are you looking into...sleeve or a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass?

Thank you in advance,

Amy

[Travelher 915]

I just had a revision to rny. I love it! So much better!!! CHose that because I had reflux with the band so the sleeve was out.

Edited February 4, 2017 by Travelher

[amyjane79 39]

Not trying to ask tmi but are you able to have bowel movements? With this band it requires crazy efforts and taking fleet everyday.

Thank you in advance,

Amy

[dlkumes 42]

I had a revision from band to sleeve on January 23rd. First week was awful. A lot of pain from where the port was which my dr said would happen. Almost three weeks out. So happy. Feeling good and down 13 pounds! Good luck to you.


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[amyjane79 39]

How long did you have the band before you had the revision?


Thank you in advance,
Amy

[dlkumes 42]

Almost four years Amy.


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[amyjane79 39]

Did you have the mesh band or silicone?


Thank you in advance,
Amy

[dlkumes 42]

I think silicone but I'm not sure. I'm sorry.


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[amyjane79 39]

I just appreciate you replying. What made you decide to go with the sleeve instead of Gastric bypass?


Thank you in advance,
Amy

[Vironica 10]

I had my band for 6 years. I just had it out 2 weeks ago. Now I have to wait 3 months to heal. My surgeon feels the bypass is what he will do. When he took the band out he said it was a mess! Lots of stuff all around the band. I'm so glad to have it removed. So l'm looking for people that have traveled this path. Good luck to your decision.

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[amyjane79 39]

I'm going to have the Gastric Bypass as well I've decided. Did you have problems going to the restroom with the band?


Thank you in advance,
Amy

[Travelher 915]

3 minutes ago, amyjane79 said:

I'm going to have the Gastric Bypass as well I've decided. Did you have problems going to the restroom with the band?


Thank you in advance,
Amy

I've always had that issue. My dr had me add Miralax. Do 1/2 cap every day and am perfect now.

[Vironica 10]

No. Not at all.

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[Vironica 10]

When do you think this will happen. Do you have to heal after the band is removed?

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[amyjane79 39]

Well I'm glad it's not just me Travelher!


Thank you in advance,
Amy