Lapband to RNY?

I have failed losing much weight with the Lap Band that I had inserted three years ago. The fault was all mine but the side effects of the band did not help me either. I could barely get any proteins down but was easily able to get high fat, "slippery" foods down the band. I also washed everything through with liquids which are a big no-no but was the only way I could get any food to pass through the band. I also NEVER felt full as the bottom portion of my stomach was always "hungry" with hunger pangs. It is clear that the band was too restrictive for me and I was vomiting(sliming) constantly. After my recent GI at the Cleveland Clinic, I have also learned that I have "motility" issues which exacerbated the issue of not getting "drier" foods to pass. Anyway, I am now a candidate for RNY and know that this is my last chance at losing weight and getting healthy. I am 224#, which I am told is pretty light for this surgery but I am in a catch22 situation with the gastric band and previous weight loss. I am contemplating removal of the lapband and RNY. I am looking for any advice/experiences from any others who might have had the same situation. Also, anyone who started at this weight and what was your progress? Thanks!

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