Possible Revision

Learned recently that I may need a revision to my lap band to RNY.  Not sure if I really want to do it because I have already lost a significant amount of weight, and don't want to look "crack-headish".

Outside of the looks though I am concerned about the risks associated with the surgery.  For those of you RNY'rs. what was the biggest adjustment for you?  What was your biggest risk concern?  How did you overcome it?

Now spare me the people who haven't been online in a while asking quesitons lecture.  If you feel inclined not to answer because I have not had weight loss questions in a while, feel free to ignore this post.  Also, I can do without the "do your research line, because talking to real people who did it is one of my research steps.

All others please share as I am curious.

Why you got to come up in here after 5 years and be all defensive and shiot?  Are you feeling guilty about deserting your family? Love ya!

No, not defensive at all.  I just am already stressed and don't need no self-righteous Surgery Queen/King  adding to my stress.

And I didn't desert my family, as anyone who truly was my family I have still had some form of contact with (present company INCLUDED, HEFFA) 

Seriously, I do sympathize with you and anyone for that matter who has complications with their WLS.  I pray that everything works out to your favor. 

Man - I wish yall would get the crack head ish ISH out cha'lls head.  Do *I* look crackish?

RNY doesn't automatically mean your azz will lose more weight than you care to - your body WILL regulate itself if you follow the rules - I once thought I wanted to get to 160 - I am at 195 right now, looking to get back to 186 - but I stayed 186 for about a year with no problems. 

Biggest adjustment - relearning how to eat - not just volume, but things I can and cannot eat.  I used to be a big carb and sweet person, but now I will  all over 6 oz of filet mignon.  I also cannot eat pork chops anymore   and learned that Satan lives in Pop Tarts........

the other big one - protein supplementation - i played around and thought after 3 years, I was 'good' and stopped doing it everyday - my body said to me 'biotch, da heyl you think FOR LIFE means?' - so I learned the hard way that the protein and vitamins are a LIFELONG commitment - as is exercise and water intake.......

Curious - if you've lost a signifcant amt of weight, why do you need a revision?

LOL @ Man - I wish yall would get the crack head ish ISH out cha'lls head.  Do *I* look crackish?

Trina, I think she means since she has already had one form of WL surgery and lost weight, the revision may have that affect.

That actually is a valid concern Brenda...I think so anyway.  I would discuss this with your surgeon because doctors seem to have their own rules regarding the size they make your pouch.  He will probably adjust the size, according to how much more you want to loose.

My best to you lady.

BTW,  I'm LMAO at your dayum disclaimers...you sure do know your BAF peeps don't you! 

 not co-signing on that one Kim - that's my story, and I'm sticking to it. 

 lubs you anyway tho!

That is exactly what I meant Trina, and you know it.  But erry now and then you do kinda resemble this crackhead I knew from back in the day!!!!

Just kidding, we good.  Lub u too!!!! (even though you lub Kim not me)  LOL

Thanks Kim.  Trina know what I meant.  Hell, even though they wont fill me any more I have lost 70 lbs.  I just need to lose about 50 or so more to be at my goal.

I don''t think RNY in general makes one look crackheadish but since I already have lost a lot of weight, I don't want to get too small.

As far as the ther question goes since I lost a significant amt why do I need a revision, its cause I was a big ole heffa and am still not small.  I don't even know if the revision will be covered by insurance since BMI is 33 now, but my surgeon suggested a revision.