Get your positive pants on people!

katiekat412
on 5/20/13 12:31 pm
I'm pretty sure I'm getting band over bypass.
Yes, I'd prefer DS. Not an option. Can't afford it in the states and the doc in brazil wouldn't take me.
RNY revision doesn't seem effective for many. I imagine I'd lose 15 lbs and be in same boat.

Sooo....gamble. Band over bypass. I know the stories for those who had complications, but I also know the people who lost weight. I had ZERO quality of life when I was heavy so I'm taking the gamble.

So, I'll need SUPPORT! Help. Empathy. Patience. Help me! Help me! Lol

Start? Any immediate preop or post op advice welcome.

Thanks!



Highest weight 250/ SW 233/Lowest Weight 135/Regain Highest 175/Current Weight 160

melly37
on 5/21/13 1:01 am - Rio Rancho, NM
VSG on 04/03/12

I had my LapBand removed a bit over a year ago, and revised to VSG.  I just wanted to wish you luck!  We did have a regular on this board that was a BOB, and she was very successful.  Hopefully, you will be the same!


  LapBand Surgery 01/10/08, Revison to Sleeve 04/03/12

katiekat412
on 5/21/13 7:22 am
I've found a few BOBs which is good- I'm sure it's not common. They have been successful. The only other options require high BMI so here I am!

Thanks



Highest weight 250/ SW 233/Lowest Weight 135/Regain Highest 175/Current Weight 160

(deactivated member)
on 5/21/13 11:22 am
On May 20, 2013 at 7:31 PM Pacific Time, katiekat412 wrote:
I'm pretty sure I'm getting band over bypass.
Yes, I'd prefer DS. Not an option. Can't afford it in the states and the doc in brazil wouldn't take me.
RNY revision doesn't seem effective for many. I imagine I'd lose 15 lbs and be in same boat.

Sooo....gamble. Band over bypass. I know the stories for those who had complications, but I also know the people who lost weight. I had ZERO quality of life when I was heavy so I'm taking the gamble.

So, I'll need SUPPORT! Help. Empathy. Patience. Help me! Help me! Lol

Start? Any immediate preop or post op advice welcome.

Thanks!

Get a US surgeon to come to MX and do it.  There is one that will do it that I know of.

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