Anyone know any local Dr's that do revisions from Band to DS??

Hey, anyone out there know of a surgeon that does revisions from Lap Band to DS? I'm a year and 3 months out, and have lost about 65 lbs.  BUT that was during the first 6-8 months.  I have perfect restriction, but my willpower has simply (not walked, or run....) but FLEW out the window. I have hovered around the same weight 220-224 for several MONTHS now. I still need to lose about 40-50 lbs to be where I'll feel comfortable and content (around 170-180) for my 5'9" height.
I've tried several times within the past 2 months to give myself a swift kick, and start out with my Atkins shakes morning and lunch, then  try to eat a nice high protein dinner, but fail (QUITE miserably) after only a day or 2. 
***WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH ME?!?!?!?***  
Now, I know that 40-50 lbs might seem pathetically trivial weight to lose, especially when a good majority of us had in the neighborhood of 100 PLUS Lbs to lose before surgery, but to me those extra lbs now seem like a impossible mountain to climb and conquer.
I'm feeling completely hopeless all over again. Like I'm going to be one of those "fail to lose even after weight loss surgery" people.
I just wish I could get the dang DS surgery and get those lbs off NOW, but at the same time, that sounds like such a lazy, pathetic, "poor little pitiful me" way out....not to mention dangerous to risk another surgery.
God, can SOMEBODY out there PLEASE HELP??? 
I feel like the ONLY thing that I'm sucessfully losing (quickly) is my MIND!
All replies are SO very welcome, and much anticipated!
Thanks so much!
~Tonya~

I see your a patient of Dr. De La Torre, you might contact his office in Columbia, Missouri Bariatrics, I believe they do revisions, not sure of from Lap to DS  but I have known them to do Lap to RNY.  Here's their phone


(573) 884-5350

Hope that helps

Thanks for the info, Andy. Maybe might even try to get a slight fill before thinking of other drastic things!

Tonya I can feel your frustration reading your post.
  You asked what was wrong with you and I can answer part of that question... you are not eating like you should be as a Lapbander. You MUST eat SOLID protein at least 2 meals a day. Think of it this way... how long does it take an Atkins shake to pour through a funnel as opposed to a well chewed solid protein? Not very darn long right. Well that is how you are trying to feed yourself twice daily. Of course you can't stay with it for very long. If you will eat 4-8 ounces of solid lean meat, fish or poultry for at least your lunch and dinner meal, ideally all 3 meals. And stay away from the carbs and liquid calories you will stay full longer and not be as likely to 'fall off the wagon'. Please revisit the diet information hopefully you were provided after surgery. Relearn how we are supposed to be eating with the Lapband instead of what you are trying to do now. If I can help you with any diet information just PM me I will be very glad to help. Just so you know I am not at goal yet, I am still fighting the fight too. It is slow but steady and I am willing to keep chippin away at it. And yes I too have suffered with plateaus frequently... very frustrating!
   Another question I have is are you aware that it is very unlikely your insurance will cover a revision? I of course don't know if you plan on being self pay or not. But that is a large hunk of money that will be spent in hopes you will follow the new WLS diet when you are not following the suggested lapband diet now. (I have worded this several different ways trying to not sound judgmental or rude.. that is not what I am wanting to sound like here) But honestly if you are not willing to follow the prescribed diet of one surgery chances are you will not be successful with another type of WLS. At least that is what my surgical team repeatedly tells their patients. My point is make sure you have done everything humanly possible losing with the lapband rules before trying a different one. I want only the best for you and once again I am not trying to be mean or rude here just trying to help.
  Do you have access to a support group? Between getting back to the diet plan that you should be following and a support group you may be able to get that last 40-50 pounds off without any additional surgery and all the risks that it involves.
  Please keep us posted as to how things are going. I am out 2 years and a month and have lost 120 pounds. It has become a very important part of my life... to help people be successful no matter what surgery they have had.
Wishing you success,
Connie

Connie,
Thank you, I didn't take your manner of writing as at all offensive in any way. You basically just "hit the nail on the head".  I've ALWAYS been an emotional eater, and I suppose the "newness" of surgery has kind of waned a little. I have to incorporate newfound self control, and re-read my paperwork to get on track again.  I know that if I had the willpower to go on a liquid diet for 2 weeks, that I can SURELY eat SOLID foods that are healthier for me than the comfort foods I've been cheating on (shamefully) lately.  I need to get a new mindset, and you all are SOOO very helpful. Thanks so very much, and congrats on your very successful weightloss, and keep up the good work!

Tonya -

There's not a Dr. in MO or KS that does the DS.  I had the BPD (kinda like the DS) back in 03 with a Dr. in KS.  He passed away in 05 and I've not been able to find anyone close by.  The closest I've found was Omaha, NE. 

I lost 100 lbs then gained 30 back because of bad eating habits.  So it doesn't matter what kind of WLS you choose, you still have to be willing to change the bad habits.  Yes they are hard to break, but if we want something bad enough we will make the wiser choice.   Yes the DS has a better long term success rate, but even with it you have to make sure you eat protein first and very few simple carbs. 

My suggestion is to do what you can to make your 'tool' work for you.  If you still decide to do a revision to the DS, check out the DS form and read things that are going on there.  They do have a higher number of long term success stories, but you also have to be committed to life long blood work and a good vitamin routine (3-4 times a day).

Please don't anyone get upset with me for posting about the success of the DS here.  I believe that you are the only one to choose which WLS is best for you.  But you MUST do all the research first.  My DH is actually doing the lap band in Feb 10 because he wants something less evasive than what I had.  That is his choice and I'm completely supportive of it!

Good Luck!!!