Question:
I had RNY gastric bypass 6 years ago. Can I have lap band procedure done now.

I had RNY gastric bypass 6 years ago. I went from 285 to 185 I am now at 220. I don't want a revision and go through the long recovery. I would rather have the lap band procedure done, but I don't know if that is possible. I am searching for doctors now to ask the question, but I wanted to know if it was possible before I get my hopes up and start calling around.    — LA TONYA B. (posted on August 20, 2007)

August 20, 2007
I've belonged to a couple bandster groups in yahoo groups for years....and we have had members that have had the lap-band placed over a current/previous RnY/GB. Your healed stomach and attached intestines would be no different to adding the band to an unaltered stomach...a pouch is a pouch....you might just have a little less of one.... Discuss it with your surgeon because it is possible. :) Good luck! Becky
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August 20, 2007
Get a Stomaphayx
   — Pam S.

August 21, 2007
You should probably get the revision done laproscopically! Faster surgery, less pain and a lot faster healing too! The lap band seems to cause a lot more problems than the rny! Read these every day and rny is the way to go for sure!
   — LouAB

August 21, 2007
Stomaphyx is definitely the way to go. Engineered especially for folks who are out 3 years + from their surgery who have enlarged pouches/stomas, this is done down the throat and is not as invasive. Check it out on google - this is great. Doctors in Florida, California, and other places all perform this procedure.
   — Big Loser

August 21, 2007
i am thinking about RNY and I am wondering why it did not stay permanent? They say it is at the groups and stuff. Does the pouch strech?
   — Evangeline1962

August 22, 2007
Since you are going to check out various options, check out the duodenal switch procedure. Longer lasting weight loss, more normal eating, no chance of regain, a better lifestyle. Check duodenal switch.com and see for yourself.,
   — KRWaters