Gastric bypass after lap band?

I'm just curious. I've had the lap band since 2008 and it's been an uphill struggle for me, and I seem to be losing the battle. Initially, I started shedding off the pounds, but then I started gaining. I would lose some and gain some. Now, I'm almost back to the same weight I was when I had the surgery done. My surgeon was hesitant about giving me another fill, but we went with it, but I don't know if this is gonna work for me.

Is it possible to have gastric bypass after an unsuccessful lap band procedure? I was too embarrassed to ask my doctor.

 Don't be embarrassed, he's the medical professional that would best give you an answer.   Try working on the new fill, set your mind to meet your goals and work at it.   It is a TOOL, learn to work with it.   If it does not, make an appointment and speak with your lap band surgeon.  
Good luck.

I'm gonna try my hardest this last time. It seeems that everytime I put my mind to losing the weight, I never reach my goal. I tend to hit a plateau and that really frustrates me.

If the band has not eroded, and your stomach is intact, there should not be a problem revising from band to RNY or sleeve or DS.

See what happens with this fill and then have a frank conversation with your surgeon and ask about your options.

You may have problems getting insurance to pay for it ......some will only pay for 1 bariatric procedure per lifetime, but physically, you should be ok to revise.

Yep I had band issues, and revised to gastric bypass.  I am very happy that I did it.  I wish I had the gastric bypass done in the first place.   I threw up everyday, couldn't eat dense protein without throwing up even when I wasn't tight.  Too many random tightness.  Regain ed weight because it was depressing me.

I revised 7.5 months ago and now have 41 more pounds to go!!

Did you talk with your surgeon about revising? 

Absolutely, the band has a very high faikure rate.  It is a terrible wls imho.  I was revised from band to bypass and wish I had done it in the first place.

I was also banded Oct 2010 and will be revising to  Gastric bypass on Wed 21st.
I too had a lot of problems with my band.

Audrey

Audrey have U had the bypass done yet? I'm am having my revision done of December 17, and I am nervous. 

 What criteria do doctor's use to do a revision gastric bypass? I was weighing almost 240 lbs when I was banded, and now I'm up to 236 lbs after 4 years. I had gone down to 198, hit a plateau and it's been a roller coaster ride since then.

For those who had a gastric bypass after being banded, how was the process? Any info will be greatly  appreciated.

Many of us revise to other surgeries after a failed band, but I suggest you look into the sleeve or DS. They are the best options depending on whether you think you need a mal-absorptive or restriction only procedure.