New with Questions!

mcinmd · August 30, 2005

Hello everyone. I am 36 yrs old and had a RNY (gastric bypass) 11 years ago. I got down to 135 lbs. but regained and now am about 165 lbs which is a lot on a 5'3 frame.

I am interested in getting the lap-band on top of the RNY. I'v e heard of a few people who have done this with success.

Is there a specific weight requirement with this procedure?

Anyone have it done in Mexico where it's much cheaper? I'm sure my insurance would not cover it since I am not BMI over 35.

Any add'l advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

MC

paula · August 30, 2005

Sorry MC, I dont have any answers for you...

but I must commend you for only gaining 30 pounds in 11 years. WOW!

Have you tried calling a surgeons office and getting some answers from them? Different surgeons may have different opinions on banding after by-pass.

I would get several opinions!

good luck

August 30, 2005

I leave for Mexico on thursday for my surgey with Dr.Sanchez, anyone have any advise?

August 30, 2005

Leaving for Mexico on Thursday, having surgery on Friday with Dr.Sanchez, anyone out there with some advise? lil nervous.

DeLarla · August 30, 2005

I wish I had time to respond, but I'm swamped. I just wanted to wish you a quick "good luck" before you go. I hope you do well.

kellymoos · August 30, 2005

Skinny Minnie, you might want to post this under the introductions thread so that more people can see it and respond to it. Thanks

La_madam · August 30, 2005

MC. Dr. Ortiz in TJ has preformed the band on many bypass patients. There are a few of his bypass/band patients on his web site you can speak with at lapbandforum.com . I know right now he is one of a few that do it. Met a woman in his office in July who couldnt find a Dr. in the U.S. to preform it so she flew in from the US for the surgery.