Wanting Lap Band Revision to Mini Gastric Bypass

[Paris79 3]

Hi All!

I have had my band for almost 12 years and I would like to get a revision surgery to get a mini gastric bypass but have my surgery in Mexico. Has anyone had a revision surgery from band to mini gastric bypass in Mexico? If so how was it and where did you go and do they keep in touch after you get home?

[Band07 374]

I went to Dr. Rodriguez, in Juarez. He operates out of a real hospital, very clean, very professional . I had no issues, but no, I didn’t have any follow up with them after I returned home .

[adorkbl 156]

I had a revision from my crapband to MGB in 09/17. I went the Bariatric Pal Hospital in Tijuana and Dr Illan was my surgeon. My experience was wonderful. Better care than I ever got in the US.

My weightloss has stalled some the last few months but that is because I have been slacking on making good food choices and exercising. I haven't gained, but I am on a plateau. I lost just over 100 lbs the first year.

It is soooo much better than the crapband. I suffered constantly before. Getting stuck, unable to eat healthy, fills and unfills. What a nightmare! The MGB is exactly what I was hoping the crapband was going to be.

I can no longer eat ice cream. It makes me nauseous. And I can eat healthy Proteins in moderation. My hunger is pretty much nonexistent. Just that pesky head hunger! Always a work in progress. :)

[Lelina 2]

I had Lap Band surgery in 2004. I can't eat fruits and anything else that is not soft. I have severe GERD and acid reflux. I would like to have revision to Mini Gastric Bypass, all that done in Toronto, Canada. What is that like, is it a good choice? What are the possible problems with Mini Gastric Bypass? How do you maintain weight since it is not adjustable?

[NYCGAL000 59]

I had my sleeve surgery by Dr Illan in 2017 but I am thinking of going back to get the mini bypass. Dr Illan is the ABSOLUTE BEST, I would never use anyone else, not even in America. He is a brilliant surgeon!

[Lelina 2]

53 minutes ago, NYCGAL000 said:

I had my sleeve surgery by dr illan in 2017 but I am thinking of going back to get the mini bypass. Dr Illan is the ABSOLUTE BEST, I would never use anyone else, not even in America. He is a brilliant surgeon!

Thank you so much for answering, NYCGAL000, where does Dr. Illan work?

[adorkbl 156]

1 hour ago, Lelina said:

Thank you so much for answering, NYCGAL000, where does Dr. Illan work?

Tijuana, MX. He is great! Highly highly recommend.

[Lelina 2]

Thanks! A lot of people here went to Mexico for surgery. I am a bit scared of that

[NYCGAL000 59]

Don't be scared. I got better care in Mexico then I ever did in the US!!!