3cleos 0 Posted December 23, 2019 My doctor has suggested removing my band and doing the RNY bypass. Does anyone know if they can be done at the same time? I'm unsure I want to go under twice for the same thing. I'm super freaked about losing my band, but I understand it isn't working the way it used to. It's a part of me and I'm scared I'll miss it. Sent from my SM-G975U1 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tillawen 12 Posted December 23, 2019 Depends on the surgeon/individual. I had a band to bypass revision done two weeks ago as one procedure. I had the band in for thirteen years, and it hadn't been doing anything for me but causing me issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3cleos 0 Posted December 23, 2019 Thank you!Sent from my SM-G975U1 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pamelaf 12 Posted December 23, 2019 I had my band removed 9/11/19, gastric bypass scheduled for 1/8/20. My dr would not do them at the same time. Wanted 3 months for the stomach to heal after removal. I had the band for 11 years. Tough 3 months gained almost 30 lbs. So ready to have the surgery and br on the other side of it!Sent from my SM-G930R4 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRT Mom 919 Posted December 23, 2019 I had them both done in one surgery, and had a hiatal hernia repair also. I would want to do it in one surgery--less hospital time and anaesthesia risk. My surgeon likes to do them in one shot if you are going band to bypass. He said it was difficult to go from band to sleeve and usually splits those up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynda486 784 Posted December 23, 2019 I also had it done in one surgery along with a gallbladder removal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlimChickadee 219 Posted December 23, 2019 I had the band removed July 16, 2019 and had the RNY on December 10th. My wonderful, awesome surgeon would not do them on the same day. Informed my husband I had a lot of scar tissue from the previous surgeries when he performed my RNY but I do not and did not have any issues with healing afterwards. I feel wonderful! Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Z 4,139 Posted December 23, 2019 15 hours ago, 3cleos said: My doctor has suggested removing my band and doing the RNY bypass. Does anyone know if they can be done at the same time? I'm unsure I want to go under twice for the same thing. I'm super freaked about losing my band, but I understand it isn't working the way it used to. It's a part of me and I'm scared I'll miss it. Sent from my SM-G975U1 using BariatricPal mobile app I had my removal and update to Bypass done at the same time. I'm so glad I revised! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
