Bypass vs Sleeve, trying to decide

[gemstateljh 2]

Has anyone had a Gastric Bypass after having had a lapband erosion at the esophageal junction? Have been told I had lots of scar tissue so I’m wondering which would be safer post erosion. I’ve heard the Bypass is better post lapband but with the scar tissue, it all scares me.

[Berry78 4,261]

Definitely a question to take up with your doctor. If they leave the choice up to you, then your stomach must have healed well and either one will be appropriate.

[OmaJ 130]

My physician recommended the Lapband revision with Gastric bypass in my case because I have GERD with bad reflux (I should say "had" because NO symptoms at all one month out from surgery now), and also to help reverse my Diabetes. I'm happy to say my fasting blood sugars are stable and with good numbers, and so far no need for the weekly Trulicity injections I was on before surgery. Best of luck in your decision. I trusted my Dr.s recommendations based on my health history.

[OmaJ 130]

By the way, if this puts you at ease - when my Dr. did my surgery, he said afterwards that I had a lot of scar tissue around the Lapband. He also said my surgery went smoothly.

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[RubioGirl707 2]

Hello, I’m going into surgery today, it will be a revision from lap band to gastric bypass.. I had my lap band removed in 2014 due to complications and erosion. Doctor suggested we go with the gastric bypass because of the scarring as well I was hesitant and even got second opinions, but fully understand now that we would be high risk in general because of previous surgery and with a bypass they are able to cut around the scared tissue and not into it like the sleeve. Really hoping this works for me. Had done great on lap band went from 260 to 135 and leveled off at 165 for many years, but did pick up bad habits and eventually got back into the 200s. When I had my lap band removed I believe I was 220 and right afterward my son passed away to an accidental drowning and my life turned upside down I gain all my weight back plus some now my current weight today is 297, HW was 341, and lost 42lbs by myself before surgery, I hope everything works out for you!! Good luck

[RubioGirl707 2]

Has anyone had a Gastric Bypass after having had a lapband erosion at the esophageal junction? Have been told I had lots of scar tissue so I’m wondering which would be safer post erosion. I’ve heard the Bypass is better post lapband but with the scar tissue, it all scares me.

Have you had your lap band removed already?