Possible Revision

Thanks for the information.  I appreciate it.

My biggest adjustment was feeling full all the time.  I have a delay in feeling fullness once I've had enough.  If I don't portion my food just right I've had too much by the time I feel it. 

My only real surgical fear was post op pain.  Turns out I had none whatsoever. 

Good luck to you.

 

Thanks, I am very afraid.  So everything you all can share helps weigh in on my decision.

Brenda,

If you dont mind me asking what issues are you having with your band?  I havent been up on all the posts so not sure what kind of problems you are experiencing.  I wish you well whatever you decide to do.  This weight loss journey is no joke!

No I don't mind at all.  I cant tolerate a fill, even at small amounts.  The max I have had in my band is 0.6 cc, and I throw up constently, even when on liquid diets.  I have been on a repeated fill/unfill cycle.  My dr. is concerned that I will get damage to my esophogus if this continues.  At that time of the month even when my fill is completely empty, I can't even drink liquids.  So, although I have lost weight I cant continue in this pattern.

Brenda I am so sorry to hear that.  My friend had the same problem as you.  She had to have her band removed.  I think if she does a revision she is looking at having a sleeve done.  Also I recently had a friend who converted to the sleeve from the band.  She is doing well and losing once again.  I hope things work out well for you and please keep us updated.

April

If your insurance won't cover the RNY revision take a look at the sleeve.  A lot of low BMI folks like you have revised from lapband to the sleeve.   You won't end up looking like a crackhead either. 

I don't think they will cover the sleeve at all.  Were you self pay?  I need to definitely check into it.

I was self pay.  I paid a good bit since my husband wanted me to have it done in the Atlanta area.  I would have gone out of state or even to Mexico if I had my way.  You can find some places that do the sleeve for a reasonable cost here in the states if you are uncomfortable with Mexico.  Something to think about if you can't get insurance to cover RNY.  People at your current BMI do very well with the sleeve.   I'm pleased with how my weight is coming off.  Check out the VSG forum... there are a number of band to sleeve folks over there. 

Hey Brenda,

Perhaps you should chat with Sassy Sista (Monique); she was a lap bander who had an RNY revision last year (a year ago)...and has done quite well...

DD