lapband to what ? ds or rny

hey guys i have my first appt with a new dr .. on nov 11 i had the lapband and very very well with it went from 280-176 until i got pg with my twins and during my section my band slipped , it slipped so bad i thought i had a heart attack and i was knocked out completely .. now im 7 month section .. and im vomiting ,slimming on everything and im totally unfilled so ive been looking for revesion and i know i dont want another band ... but what lead every one to there choice of revesion ? i tossed between ds and rny ... and how bad was the pain lol .. the band pre op i wanted to die the first 4 days

DS!  You have a great revision surgeon right there in NJ....Dr. Rabkin.  Get at appt with him.  I am a RNY to DS revision and wish I had been more educated about the DS when I had my first surgery....I would have skipped RNY all together.  Go to dsfacts.com to get lots of good info on the DS.  Also, post over on the DS forum.  The important thing is to get a vetted revision surgeon.  

Rabkin is in CA. Greenbaum is in NJ.

You're right...can't keep them straight in my head, lol

DS all the way.  I had the lapband as well but unlike you it never worked for me.  I revised to the DS and so far its the best decision Ive made so far.  I dont even think of food and my recovery time was amazing.  I was in the hospital on a Monday and out by Wednesday.  By two weeks I was feeling 90% normal again.  So far I have not complications at all.  Please do your research and pick the best surgery for you.  Make sure to check your insurance and make sure you qualify for revision on both surgeries. 

i called my insurance yesterday they cover everything and no referal  the only thing i will need is pre aurth. for more then 1 night stay  im hoping to have the surg right after thanksgiving since i cook .. and feel better before my daughters 3rd bday in mid dec .. did you have to fast before hand? what is post op surg diet like ? is it the same

I didnt really have to fast before surgery.  My doctor told me to lose as much weight as I can but I actually ended up gaining weight.  Post op diet is jus****er and protein.  You probably wont be able to eat anything until 2 weeks and that will be hardly anything.  I eat very little food right now and im already 1 month out.  3 bites and im already full.  I still drink my water and protein.  You have to get in as much protein as possible. 

No wonder why i couldnt find him  lol i have an apt with greenbaum on the 28 and with his ex partner the 11th of nov

I jsut want to speak up & say if Greenbaum does not work out (he has been pushing ERNY, not that he will on you.... just be aware, please)  and seek another opinion with Roslin, OK?


-Jamie

funny you said this i had a phone consult with the rn and thats wat exactly happend would even think about ds !!