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[mcinmd 0]

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 4]

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

[Guest skinnyminnie]

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

[Guest skinnyminnie]

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

[DeLarla 22]

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 4]

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 20]

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.