New to OH

Hi Guys and Gals!
I'm new to OH.  Has anyone had experience going from the lapband to GB?  In March 2009, I had lapband surgery.  I lost 20 lbs pre op and 10 lbs in the month after surgery.  And that was it.  I had adjustments, I followed the diet, nothing.  It was so frustrating.  So I thought that was it.  I'd lost 30 lbs, was in a different size clothes and no longer had high blood pressure, so I was thankful.  I had a baby in 2010 and had to have the band loosened a bit.  Of course, I gained a few lbs.  So after I had my baby, I'd gained 15 lbs of the lost weight back.  Then I lost 20 lbs without having the band tightened.  Oh the roller coaster!  The weight started piling back on.  I had my band tightened, loosened, tightened...  Now, I will admit, I didn't work the band as I once had.  I started hitting the sweets pretty hard.  After all, there's no restriction for ice cream.  :(  So in this past year, my body has began to ache.  I'm unable to be as active with my children as I'd like, and my blood pressure is teetering toward the high side again.  I've done a lot of research and now realize, I probably should have chosen the GB in the first place.  So, I've now seen another surgeon and hope to have revision surger to the GB by the end of the year.  If you've had this yourself, what can I expect? 

Hi Shannon,
   I never had a lap band but just wanted to say hello and welcome.    Mag

 Thanks Mag!  OMG!!!  Your progress is amazing!!!  I'm so happy for you!

I do know some who have had that, but due to band slippage or other problems.

HI Shannon, I had the lap band for two years and the most I lost was 20 lbs. I had the band removed in July and on Nov 1, 2011, I had the sleeve done. The band is a waste of money and you never reach your fill because of the dumping.  I have heard so many things about the sleeve im now in post op. I go to the doc. this week and I really feel that Ive lost.

Hi Shannon, welcome to the group.  Yes, the band can and does work for some.  It is work, slower weight loss than other procedures, but I know some with success.  Seems like you need to have a different procedure for your success. 

I was thinking band when I started this process almost 3 years ago.  I spoke to my surgeon, we looked at my health issues, and I had quite a list of issues, and decided that RNYwas in my best interest.  So, 25 months ago, I had RNY.  I like my tool, it works for me, and I need the idea that I could dump as a means to keep me on the straight and narrow.  I do dump when I eat poorly, dumping is not fun and a great deterrant for me.  The sleeve was not an option during the time I was learning about wls, it works great too. 

Choose the best tool for you, work that tool and you will get to where you want to be.  I do not try to persuade anyone to do what I did, just because it works.  Decide with your surgeon.  In the meantime, ease wisely, do your best to choose healthy foods.  Congratulations on your successful pregnancy.  Enjoy your child!