Band to Bypass

[Ms Gina 5]

Hello Everyone,

Has anyone went from LapBand to Bypass? If so, why? What happened? Would you do it again?

I had the Lapband in 2012; weight was 263, dropped to 220. Now, at 270.

Thank you for sharing!

[Michelle Ery 29]

I am currently in the same spot you are. I have just decided to have my lapband revisied to gastric bypass. I had my lapband procedure in 2012. Pre WLS starting weight 298. 268 before surgery. 218 low. No idea of my current weight.

[Ms Gina 5]

Hello Michelle!

When are you having your surgery??

I'm ready now (LOL) but mine will be in December.

Hugs!

[Michelle Ery 29]

I'm not sure yet. I just attended the seminar. Will have to complete all the pre approval steps. I met my deductible already so I'm going to try and push for summer..

[James Marusek 5,244]

One of the individuals in my Bariatric Surgery Support Group went from a band to RNY gastric bypass. He was forced to because the band was wearing into his stomach and it was about to rupture. He was pleased with the results. Because of the scaring from the band, it meant that his stomach after bypass was a little smaller than most individuals that undergo the surgery so he was somewhat limited by meal volume more than most. It meant that he ate smaller meals but more of them.

[Ms Gina 5]

Michelle,

Great! Good luck!

Hopefully we will stay connected here and cheer each other on!

Gina

[Ms Gina 5]

James,

Thank you for this information. I am curious how much scarring is on my stomach...yuck.

Smaller meals, more often...I can handle that! Lol

Thank you!

Gina

[Michelle Ery 29]

Wondering how much scarring I may have. I have always struggled with the lap band. Fills would cause me not to eat for at least a week. During certain times of the day and certain weather I could barely get fluids down. Acid reflux and I was unable to eat the foods that were good for me.

[Ms Gina 5]

Ugh. That must have been awful. I'm sorry you went through that...you will have better results with bypass.

[Daenerys Targaryen 109]

Having my band to bypass surgery 9 months ago was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I had the lapband for years and was gaining weight. Got up to 426. Was 390 the morning of the revision and now I'm down to 258. The bypass is so much better for me than the band was. I don't have to worry about getting things stuck and having to throw up. It's a more natural feeling and I just feel full when I've had enough to eat, like a normal person.

[Michelle Ery 29]

Having my band to bypass surgery 9 months ago was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I had the lapband for years and was gaining weight. Got up to 426. Was 390 the morning of the revision and now I'm down to 258. The bypass is so much better for me than the band was. I don't have to worry about getting things stuck and having to throw up. It's a more natural feeling and I just feel full when I've had enough to eat, like a normal person.

Awesome. I've heard the same thing quite a few times.

[Ms Gina 5]

Daenerys,

Wow! You've had great success! You've lost 148 in nine months?!? OMG!

Do you feel like a new person?

So proud of you.

I feel the same as you...I am gaining weight, tired of feeling like I have to throw up.

Youre an inspiration, keep up the good work!

Thank you,

Gina

[Daenerys Targaryen 109]

Daenerys,
Wow! You've had great success! You've lost 148 in nine months?!? OMG!
Do you feel like a new person?
So proud of you.
I feel the same as you...I am gaining weight, tired of feeling like I have to throw up.
Youre an inspiration, keep up the good work!

Thank you,
Gina

Yes! I feel so great! I have so much more energy now and feel like I am really living my life now! So happy!

[Michelle Ery 29]

Gina. How's it going? I have one last pre op appointment the 19th. Then my paperwork will be submitted for approval through insurance.


Michelle Pre-op revision band to bypass
Starting weight 275
Healthy BMI 154.

[Ms Gina 5]

Hello!

I will be finished with my required appointments for insurance in October and will having the surgery in December!

Soooo excited!