IF its not working for you dont be afraid to look into revision

Today I had my preop appointment and on Friday i will be having my band removed. It has been 3 years with the band and I never did get restricition. I also didnt have a very supportive surgeon and had no idea what I was doing and was very alone. I went home not knowing what size band I had or what I could and couldnt eat. That being said it took me a long time to get the courage to look for another surgeon and talk about a revision to RNY. I am so glad I did. The band does not work for everyone dont be scared to look into other options. My RNY is scheduled for december 12th and I am so excted to start this journey with a new surgeon and am feeling very optimistic!

Amber, all the best in moving forward. It's good to know there are other paths to take if the band doesn't perform as intended.

Amber,
I am so sorry that you did not get better support.

I am relieved to read that you will be able revise with another surgeon.

I feel so lucky to have such a good partner in my surgeon. It has contributed a lot to my success.

Keep us posted. December 12th is only 2 months away!!! You will get to start the new year as a new you!!!!

Amber good luck with your two upcoming surgeries.  Wishing you a safe and healthy weight lose Journey!

Good luck with your revision!  Sorry the band didn't work for you.  Can I ask, is insurance covering your revision?  If so, what did they require in order to approve of the revision?

yes my insurance is convering my revision. I have BCBS of georgia. I just had to have two years of documented that I tried with the band, and that I was still overweight (I was the same weiight as when I got the band) I didnt have do do any of the psy eval or nutirionist this time since its a revision.

Congrats on taking charge of your life! I agree if the band did not work for you and your surgeon was not doing their job, it's good you found a surgeon that would help you acheive your weight loss goals. Wishing you much success and an uneventul journey with your bypass.

Thanks everyone for all the encouragement!!!