Why did you pick this surgery?

[marlowedriscoll@gmail.com 15]

I feel great since surgery 2 days ago

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[marlowedriscoll@gmail.com 15]

I too am considering revision to RNY. My lap-band experience was good for a while, and I lost weight, but I developed esophageal dilation and had to have an unfill. I've regained all my weight plus some, and now am not sure what to do. I qualify for conversion, I'm just scared.

Will I ever be able to eat foods I enjoy again? Will I look like a shriveled flappy scarecrow? After lapband, I had lots of extra skin and it bugged me, so I'm not thrilled about that. But I'm at high risk of diabetes, have high cholesterol and inflammatory arthritis. I have lots of foot and ankle pain and swelling, so it's hard to get moving and exercise. I just don't know if I have any hope left that I can make a long lasting change without more surgery.

It's really not that bad...I was scared too. The band is dangerous. I didn't realize how dangerous until I started having problems. I'm sore from surgery but my pain meds take care of that. It's only 4 days and I lost 10lbs. and I don't feel washed out. I start my Vitamins on Wed. I very proud that I took the step.

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[Sheila665 10]

I also had problems with my band and to get it removed. I opted to have the bypass. It's been a slow recovery, surgery on May 17th. Still no real appetite and some dehydration. I have lost a total of 26 pounds. I know it will take time to get back to feeling like me again. Stay the course and be strong.