????What are your thoughts on revision from Lap Band to RNY????

I have the band also. It has been a complete waste of time and MONEY! I am hoping to revise myself.

I just wish someone had told me BEFORE I got the band what is was REALLY like! That is why I urge all of you bandster/former bandsters on here to post your experiences on the band forum. Those that are pre-op need to hear stories like ours so they can make an informed decision about the band!

Please.......PAY IT FORWARD!

do your research, the Sleeve is also a very viable option for you. many have revised from band to sleeve and lost all of their excess weight without the pitfalls of malabsorbtion.

Quick update, I just made an appointment with Dr. Peter Kelly from St. Paul Surgeons LTD for 04-21-11.

I have never heard of this guy being a DS surgeon.  Ever.

If you are thinking of getting a DS, you'd better ask a bazillion questions of this guy.  Ask who he trained with to learn the DS.  Ask how many DSs he's done - counting SEPARATELY those he's assisted with and those he's done himself.  How many has he done lap.

I'll bet he's a bait-and-don't-switcher who ADVERTISES that he does the DS, and then conVEEEENiently talks you out of it as not being in your best interests - because, of course, he doesn't EVER do them.

Thank goodness for this site!! Because, I found out he doesn't do DS. You are right, its just an advertisement!! I'm glad I didn't waste my time and money driving 4 hours to see this guy! I switched to Henry Buchwald University of Minnesota

Thank you ALL!!!!!

I had my LAP band put in July 2006. It was always nothing but problems for me.  I finally had to decide to have it taken out due to complications even when it was not full.  The lowest I had gotten with the band was 226 and then I got pregnant again and after having the baby was 280.  I had my band taken out and was revised to RNY in July 2010 and I am now 203.  I love it and feel way better now the I ever did with the band.

I JUST HAD MY BAND TAKEN OUT FOR A RNY  ON MARCH 16,2011 I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER.I LIKE YOU HAD MINE DONE 23DEC08 LOST 0 UP AND DOWN FILLS JUST FOR MY BP TO GET WORST.AS FOR NOW I FEEL GREAT IN JUST A FEW DAYS DOWN 6 PD

Thats awesome! Good for you!! I'm glad you are doing well after surgery

thank you so much for your support