Lapband over previous weight loss surgery

Chrissyw · August 3, 2008

Hi

I'm looking for someone who has had previous weight loss surgery and is now banded or going to be banded. Back in about 1985 I had the stapeling that was available then. I lost 82lbs and then the stapeling opened up and that was that. I gained the weight I had lost and more. I'm am scheduled for banding in Mexico with Dr. Ortiz in October. I am trying to get my BMI down because of the previous surgery and increased risks. I haven't talked with anyone who has had surgery before and how they are doing. I spoke with Dr. Ortiz who assures me he often has more success with previous surgery patients due to motivation and previous understanding of what to expect. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

Christine

clickersister · August 8, 2008

Christine,

I haven't had my surgery yet but I wish you best of luck and please stay in contact with us.

vegasvampire · July 23, 2010

Hi Christine... My name is Cindy and I had the gastic bypass 22 years ago... It was great lost over 100 lbs, had a great life. but....over the years and no help or guidance gaind it all back... went to doc to get it done again I had to have a scope to see if he was able to. He came back and said I was a good candidate. My stomach was still 3 oz. The opening had streched. so on june 28,10 I got banded. It went well lost 13 lbs first week!!! but now cant loose anything, I have to wait for first fill, hopefully I will start loosing again. Would like to be buddies.