Revision scheduled Oct 31st

Hi everyone,
I had my lapband surgery done in 2004 and have gained back up to about 240. I am scheduled for my revision to RYN on Oct 31st. I am thankful for this second chance and nervous about the new journey I am about to start. Obesityhelp was a  great help to me in my last surgery so I am looking forward to getting to know you all again.

So it's been 5 days now...  What's it like?  I'm going to have my band removed and replaced with RNY, hopefully by the end of the year.  I've had my band for about 2.5 years and never lost more than 30 lbs.  I've been so bummed and just know I have to do something else to get this weight off.  I'm very interested in hearing how your new journey is going.  Hope all is well.  Take care!

This group doesn't seem very active. I hope there is someone reading. I had Relize Band in June 2008 and was not very successful. Lost 40 lbs and gained back 35! I have had a slippage and get the RNY on the 22nd of November! Just need a buddy!

Hi Cathy,

So happy to hear about your second chance!  I so need a buddy too. Unless people have had the band and it didn't work for whatever reason, they really just don't understand the disappointment and frustration. My information was sent to my insurance company on Tuesday. My fingers are crossed that they'll review and approve quickly, but not sure how difficult it will be given my previous WLS. Did you have trouble with you insurance co?  Please feel free to email me direct at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you. :)

Shannon

Hi Shannon:
I am so glad to hear from you.  I do understand about the Band.  Mine has slipped and I really get stuck and can only eat the bad stuff.  I have not been very successful with the band.  I am scheduled for surgery on the 22nd... that is next Tuesday!  I can't believe it.  I have Cigna and they have been so good about approval...both times.  I am going to a RNY bypass this time and hope it is the last one!!!!! 
Keep in touch!  I am currently writing my menus for the dietisian to approve.  I go back to the surgeon on Friday, have pre-op on Monday and Surgery on Tuesday!  
There goes Thanksgiving... but I don't mind, I can't eat right anyway. 

Hi people!

I had my ryn in 2008, lost near 100lbs but i have regained about 30lbs as of today! I'm convinced that the ROSE procedure would help me out by giving me a 2nd chance. I just had my endoscopy yesterday and it showed that i have an enlarged pouch and stomah. Any one here had the bypass revision already? Will my insurance cover it (Healthnet HMO)?

Please, any help/advice would be highly appreciated!

Thanks!
Jess

Hello, I have my endoscopy this friday, I know it will show my stoma stretched... what is the Rose procedure. I had my surgery in 08 and lost 100 gained 40 after a pregnancy and just can't seem to shake the weight. GOOD LUCK!

How did your revision go?