Do you suggest band to bypass???

[skhopp 0]

Hi everyone! I was banded on May 21, 2007. I lost 10 or 12 pounds on the PRE op diet. However, I have not lost one single pound since surgery (19 mos). Granted, I have made poor food choices and haven't exercised like I should. So, I don't blame the band. I'm just thinking that the band wasn't the right WLS for me. I haven't had any trouble with it (reflux,flipped port,slipped, etc.), knock on wood. I'm just pretty frustrated and depressed about the whole thing. I feel I have made enough changes that I should have had SOME weight loss by now. I go to the doctor tomorrow for a Fluid measurement and another fill (last visit showed 1.5 cc in the band, and there should've been 4 cc). They're trying to determine if there is a leak or if a careless fill lead to the fluid loss. I'm having a really hard time holding my head up. Any help or advice would be appreciated. I see a lot of people have had the revision from the band to bypass - but I wasn't sure if that's only if there are complications from the band. I am contemplating the revision simply because I am not working with the band, and it doesn't work on its own. Anybody out there encounter the same thing? Does insurance usually cover for this reason? Please, please, give my any advice you have? thanking you in advance.

[skhopp 0]

Wow, alot of "views, but no "posts". Well, thanks for looking - and feel free to offer advice at any time.

[MacMadame 81]

There aren't a lot of band to bypass people on LBT so you aren't going to get a lot of comments. I can comment but I have neither band, nor bypass so take it for what it's worth....

My comment is to look at all four of the surgeries and not just bypass.

Weight-Loss Surgeries Compared

Oh and as for insurance, I looked into this when I was deciding on my surgery type. My insurance only pays for a revision if there is some sort of medical problem with the original surgery. Like the band slips or leaks or you have esophageal spasms or something. They specifically say they won't pay for a revision if your reason is inadequate weight loss.

Edited January 14, 2009 by MacMadame

[skhopp 0]

MacMadame-thank you for your information. I went to the site you suggested - what great information on comparisons. I printed it out so I can look it over. That really helps. Thanks again and wish me luck.