lap band conversion to ?

I had lap band placed in 2009, lost about 40 lbs the first 3 months and ended up pregnant. Gained all the weight back and then some. Tried fills after having my daughter, but nothing really worked. So, I'm now trying to convert to another wls and just so unsure which way to go. I have been researching, youtubing, and reading forums. My dr removed my lap band in May 2015. No issues with reflux, slippage, erosions, etc. I initially decided on the sleeve, but I've read so many issues such as slow or no weight loss due to being a conversion, sleeve revising to bypass, and sleeves starting to have more issues with leaks. I guess I need to stay offline. Bypass is considered the "gold standard", but I'm scared about the rerouting, taking vitamins for the rest of my life, and of course...leaks. So, I guess I need feedback on your experiences and why you chose to convert to bypass or sleeve. Also, anybody with slow weight loss or other issues with sleeve that had conversion done in 1 surgery versus 2 surgeries, I would like to hear your experiences as well.

I am very new to rny, converted from band about 16 days ago, so I can't give much on experience. However I wanted to say I am here for you as support. I wanted the sleeve originally for the same reasons you stated against rny. However found out I couldn't, or shouldn't, have the sleeve based on my past with reflux. Sleeve can make anyone with reflux extremely worse, or cause reflux in ppl who never even had it. I had it when younger, then it came back around year 5-6 with my band (had it 9 years total, with dilation, slip, slip fix and constant issues eating). Therefore, my doc said he was only totally comfortable with doing rny. I was, and still am, a little scared of how it will go but I would do it again in a heartbeat. Recovery seems to be much longer then band but hoping it is all worth it in the end. I believe I can get further with this then I could have ever with the band...

I hope you get some great feedback which can help you with your decision. Good luck and hope to connect with you again! 

I replied to your last post before I read this one...lol! So glad to meet someone who struggled with the same issue as me. I am leaning more to bypass, just need that extra push. I'm so glad you are doing well 16 days post op. We should keep in touch.Good luck to you as well!

Definitely!!

And I just noticed your with dr Bovard!!! My dr is dr Bruce. They are a wonderful practice and group of drs :)

so I am guessing you are in Raleigh area. I love in N Raleigh 

Why yes...I am! I love Raleigh too. I've heard so many good things about this practice. Where are you in your journey?