Failed Lap Band (09) revision to RNY (LAP) 4/17/2014

I was banded on 07/16/2008 and revised to RNY on 7/31/2013. Things went very well. I recovered very fast and was up and walking almost immediately. My surgeon released me from restrictions after only 3 1/2 weeks post-op and I resumed actively cycling and hiking. I have done very well losing another 55 pounds. I did have an episode of internal bleeding in mid October. The surgeon said they had no indication it was due to surgery. I recovered fast and they could find nothing to indicate where it bled from. I had a followup colonoscopy and upper GI last month. All was good. Good luck on your revision.

Tom

Thank you Tom,

I am getting nervous as it is less than 48 hours away.  I have my pre-op appointment tomorrow at 8am and I am schedule for surgery the following day at noon.  How soon where you up and walking after surgery?

Felecia 

My RNY went smoothly. I had an 8am surgery and was awake in recovery around 1pm. I was in my room by 2pm and walking by 4pm.i felt great with little pain. I walked later that night. The next day I walked and was out of my room quite a bit. I was released the following day. I never walked less than a mile a day that first week. I generally walked 2 miles a day. I am an avid hiker and cyclist. My surgeon released me to normal exercise after only 3 weeks. Everyone recovers differently. I was in good physical shape and have always recovered fast from surgery. Best of luck. The more active you are. The faster you recover is my experience.  Tom

I am a revision from band to RNY - all done in 1 surgery. You can check out my blog postings and before and after pics. Best decision I ever made.
Best of luck - your date is getting closer!!

Hi Tdbull,

How long were you off work when you had both done at the same time.  My doctor is thinking 2 to 3 weeks, but I am thinking longer.  When I had the Band in 09 I was out for 6 weeks.

I was out for about 8 weeks but this was due to surgery complications with my gallbladder removal, which surgeon did at same time as revision. Had it not been for this complication, I likely could have returned after 4 weeks.