From lap-band to sleeve or mini bypass??

skhopp · January 2, 2009

I'm desperately looking for some advice...I really don't need negative feedback, please.

A little about me--I was banded in May 2007. I lost 10-12 pounds on the PRE-op diet and NOT 1 POUND since then. I admit, I have not followed all the rules. I have made poor food and drink choices and I've not exercised. However, I can honestly say that the band has done its part in controlling my portions, which brings me to wonder why I haven't lost ANY weight.

I am not perfect, and I don't ever plan to be; however, I have made enough changes that I should have seen SOME loss by now. I am very depressed and frustrated about this.

I have recently made some changes - I am now making healthier choices (not perfect ones) and I am exercising 3-4 x per week. According to the scale and my clothes - I am GAINING weight! WTH?

I'm at a loss here. I am seriously considering checking into either the sleeve or a mini bypass - neither of which I know a lot about. I know quite a bit about the gastric bypass - how does the mini bypass differ, if at all? Or is it just a terminology thing? I know very little about the sleeve, as well.

I don't know what the likelihood is of insurance covering a "revision" WLS. I'd have to check into that too. But, for now, I'd just like to get information - and I really like getting firsthand info from those that have actually "been there and done that".

Again, save your negative comments. I KNOW that the band is only a tool, and does not work alone. I KNOW that I haven't always "done my part". But, I also KNOW that the band isn't for everyone - and I think I may be one of those statistics.:biggrin:

Thank you in advance for any help, advice, comments you can offer.

Have a Safe, Happy, and Healthy New Year!:tongue:

skhopp · January 2, 2009

Me again! After I posted my original thread, I found some posts by others regarding basically the same thing. Sounds like the mini bypass is not very well liked, and not performed by many surgeons in the US. That's good to know. It just sounded good because of the lower risks than the regular bypass. This is all so confusing! Still, I would greatly appreciate ANY help. thanks in advance