Revision from Lapband to RNY

I'm  scheduled for a revision on April 6th from the lapband to the RNY.  I didn't do well with the  band, so I have finally decided it was time to try the  Lap RNY.  I didn't want to do this, but I have to get the weight off.  I have osteoarthritis and my knees can't take it any more.  Before I consider a knee replacement I would like to have the weight off.  I know I can't take NSAIDS, but what kind of pain medicine are people taking with RNY?  I need all the information I can get.  Does anyone have any regrets with RNY or is it the best thing that ever happened to you in your life.   I want to hear the good and the bad.  Thanks in advance for your help.

were you not able to have VSG revision instead?

I had RNY surgery almost 8 years ago - lost quite a bit of weight and now over the course of the years have gained most of it back.  I regret having it and at the time wanted to have the DS surgery but insurance was a problem.  So, here I am today in worse shape than I was then.  I have bone rubbing against bone in my hip and my knees can't take much more either.  I'm currently waiting to get insurance approval to have revision weight loss surgery and I will have the DS surgery this time. 
As far as any meds that help - I take mobic but can't really tell that it helps.  Since I've had this problem come up with my hip, I'm on some pain meds like ultramm and have tried darvocet - both of which haven't been much help.  My best option is to have my revision surgery, then I can get some help with my hip. 
Good luck with your journey

skip the RNY, have the DS instead. With the DS, you'll still be able to take any NSAIDs you do now, ANd the DS has been shown to give the very BEST long-term results. If you visit the Revision board, you'll see lots of folks getting revised from other procedure to the DS, but no one going from the DS to something else.

I had the same thing done.....gone with the band....hello RNY! I am very happy I did this and good luck, you will do fine.~

Maria
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