Lapband switching to gastric bypass

Could use some advice from anyone who might have had this done... lost only 35lbs in 7 years with banding.. time to switch plan B

Hi Angela,

I just had the switch done last week, so I am really to new to share much with you.  It was not my choice as much as what I needed to do, my band had slipped after two years and the vomiting was unbearable.  I had it removed and have just converted to RNY.  I believe all things happen for a reason and those two years were years where I learned what to and what not to do. 

I must say I am in more pain this time than I was last time for the type of surgery, but I have not felt hunger in several days and it has been  more work to make sure I get the protein and fluids in then ever before.  I will keep you posted on how I progress, but this far I am feeling that it is a better choice for me in that I still want to lose weight and I want to regain my overall health. 

Lynn

Thank you so much for sharing.. I am on my way to the doctors office in about half hour.  I have really screwed up the band.. It just hasnt worked for me nor me for it.. you live so close we can be RNY buddies..
Be Blessed
Angela

For me the revision was the best decision I could had made - granted I'm not working at the exercise as hard as I should be - I am down 76 pounds in 10 months and am totally thrilled. I never get things stuck - I've thrown up maybe two times and that was early out - I can not tolerate some foods but it's a learning curve - just like the band was - but with the band for me the learning curve never made sense because something would be fine one day and horrible the next - the bypass is consistant - if it's not good today - it probably won't be the next and if it's good today - it's reliable - I really wish the band had worked for me as it does for some - but unfortunately it didn't - the bypass has (knock on wood) so far been a good choice. Don't know what kind of advice you are looking for but thought I'd share some positive experience with you!

Best of luck

TY so much for sharing

I am three weeks into the revision surgery. I had the band since November of 2001. Lost 40 pounds and slowly gained most of it back. In three weeks wth VGS, I am within 8 pounds of my lowest weight with the band. I am still figuring out how to get in protein, what to eat, etc. I had the surgery in Mexico, but I am going to see Dr.  Erhlich in Trumbull for followup. I am particularly eager to work with a nutritionist. Good luck with your decision.

Was Dr Erhlich in Trumbull hard to get into for a visit?

No. He did not put my band in, but I did see him a couple of times for fills. I called earlier this week explaining that I had been sleeved in Mexico and she made an appointment for me and asked me to bring all surgery info. Dr. Ehrlich recently started his own practice so I suspect he is not booked up.