Selecting Revision type

I had the LapBand in 2008. I developed terrible acid reflux and had it loosed in 2011. I regained all the weight :(  back up to 270.

I'm now scheduled for Bypass in 1 month. Just found this site and read that revision from Band to Sleeve is recommended.  Does anyone have any thought to share on the choice.

I just had revision due to reflux and weight regain. My surgeon said sleeve was not an option for me. Sleeve doesn't eliminate or reduce reflux. He said RNY was his recommendation. Discuss this with your surgeon. It would be a shame for you to go thru revision and still have reflux issues.

Hello and best of luck, what does your surgeon recommend for you? My surgeon and I discussed what was best and we went from there.

It kind of depends on whether you had reflux before banding and if you have/ or had a hiatal hernia. The sleeve can cause more reflux but often the reflux we get is from the band and when the band is removed the reflux foes away. Also a hiatal hernia will also give one reflux. I've had people say they suffered from reflux and it went away after they got sleeved so it really depends on the cause and whether the surgeon has a preference some only want to do RNYs and don't like to do the sleeve. So make sure the surgeon is comfortable with both surgeries and what caused your reflux. Good luck to you!

What Hislady Said!

I had my band removed in May and my surgeon said he would absolutely not do a revision to Sleeve for me because I have chronic reflux.  According to him, reflux is the number one long term complication from the Sleeve in his experience.  He does all surgeries and has a very big practice. 

Just have the conversation with your surgeon and keep researching.  I am going to have RNY sugery in October if insurance approves.

Grace and Peace, 

Lisa

I had band to ds revision....best thing i ever did. Friend  Me and read my blogs.....if you want. 

Let me tell you that I had the band in 2008 and had reflux then I revised to the Sleeve in 2009 and my reflux became worse.  It's really bad and I have gained weight too.  I should have had the Bypass from the very beginning.  With the GB you should not have any acid reflux.  Anyway, I plan to get the Bypass hopefully soon.  Best wishes to you sweetie!

I didn't have reflux before the band.  I developed terrible acid reflux with the band.  When the band was completely unfilled it was a little better.  After the band was removed it was much better but, I didn't realize I no longer had acid reflux until a month or so after surgery.  Our center removes the band and allows the stomach to heal.  If the reflux is resolved you are considered a candidate for the sleeve.

I am a band to sleeve revision.  Removing the band resoleved the problem and I am happy and doing great with my sleeve.