Will I lose weight more slowly because this will be my 2nd WLS ?

I had the VBG in 1985 - loss over 100+lbs and gained 200+lbs! Incredible but true. I am now considering the DS because of its higher success rate. Can anyone who had the VBG (stomach stapling) and had a revision to a RNY or DS tell me if they loss weight more slowly and if so, how long was it. Did you ever make goal w/the 2nd surgery? Also, don't get mad about this, but in 1985 we didn't have nearly the education or support that we do now about WLS, but I feel that the VBG is almost a rip-off and should be eliminated as a WLS procedure. It just seems that there are so many more people that "regain" because of staple line failure after 2-5years. I want to say especially for those of us that were unaware of the high failure rate of this procedure in the earlier years. We should be allowed without any hesitation to have a 2nd chance at getting this right. (NO INSURANCE HASSLES) I hope I haven't offended anyone that is getting the VBG or that has recently had it done. I just hate to see their disappoint in years to come. Sincerely, Ali

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