Lab to RYN scheduled, Full of Nervous Excitement
Are their any other bandsters who had the revision? if so, I'd love to hear how the transition went. Would also like to hear the good and the bad from RYN/VSG folks who's had the surgery.
Hi Rick,
I just revised 7 weeks ago from Band to RNY. I have a blog about my experience on my profile that you are welcome to read.
I love my RNY. . . .sooooooooooo glad I had the revision. Am down 39 lbs in 7 weeks, and I'm considered a "lightweight"
You also may want to post over on the RNY board. Best of luck to you!
HW 287, GW 150, CW 168 ** Band to RNY 05/29/12 **
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? Join us-Lightweights Board!
Thanks!
Yeah, the liquid diet is not so much fun. . .BUT. . .the end result is sooooooooo worth it!!!!
I promise you that after the 3rd day on liquids, it really does get better! You are pretty much "detoxed" from carbs at that point, so it seems that your hunger pangs significantly lessen. That is what happened with me and I have read on here that 3-4 days seems to be the magic number for making the liquid diet feel easier. Just look at each shake as one meal closer to your revision!!!!
You can definitely do it!!!!!
HW 287, GW 150, CW 168 ** Band to RNY 05/29/12 **
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? Join us-Lightweights Board!
I had the band placed in 4/2008, lost about 60 lbs (292-245), stalled about 2 years out, and now my band has slipped. I am looking into getting a revision after the first of the year. At first I was looking into the VSG, but my surgeon strongly recommended the RYN. I have been off of these boards for the past couple years and recently came back on, really surprised at how many people with the bands are getting revisions. I am happy to see the success rate with them too! Good luck to you!!
Robin
Lap Band 4/15/2008 (SW 304); Revision to RNY 2/12/2013
HW for RNY 268, SW 255, CW 174
Good Luck Rick!
BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.
Banded Oct 2008: 290
RNY Feb 2012: 245
Dr's set goal: 170 reached Oct 11, 2012
My goal: 160 reached Dec 1, 2012
Today : 145-150
I am half the person I was in 2008.
I had lapband surgery in 2005, and I'm having a revision to RNY on 7/30/2012. I did lose weight with the band, but I never got to goal. And I've struggled with reflux for a few years. I had to start my pre-op liquid diet this past Monday. It does get easier each day, but I will admit a bit of envy that you don't have to start until next week!
Best of luck!
Lapband 4/2005: 342HW, 202LW
RNY 7/30/2012: 292HW, 276SW
