Question:
I want to know...Revision Good and Bad

For those who have had RNY revision, I want to know your experience... the good and the BAD, and don't hold back. I want to know just how much I would put myself at risk to do it again.    — poodie (posted on April 30, 2009)

April 30, 2009
Whether or not this helps, I am getting revision surgery from lap band to RNY. Not that I didn't lose weight, the band was removed because of an infection less than a few months after I got it. But, I had similar questions and doubts about getting revision but, once I talked to my surgeon who has performed over 4000 surgeries and revisions, all of my fears flew out the window. Revision, just like the first time, is up to you, and if you have doubts, get a great surgeon who has extensive training and background in performing the procedure and they will put your mind at ease. Surgeries contain risk and especially revision, but if you have a confident surgeon, then do what you feel is best for you. Good Luck
   — MsMartin

April 30, 2009
I have heard that the stomas related "procedures" help to lose only about 15-20 lbs...But Your best bet is to go over to the revisions forum and go back a few months and read to see for yourself which ones seem to be working...There is probably no long term info yet...
   — .Anita R.

April 30, 2009
I had a revision on April 1 from Lap-Band to RNY. While I can say the recovery time has been a lot longer, I have already lost 20 lbs and am tolerating all types of food very well. I was sent home on oxygen for a week and turns out I am allerigic to most presctiption pain killers- but that was just me. I will be one month out tomorrow, and overall happy!
   — jtaormina