Question:
Have Lap-Band slippage & want Gastric Bypass now...

Had Lap-band 7 yrs. ago...recently had band fully deflated due to 6 months of vomiting...had flouroscope yesterday & found out I have slippage & having endoscopy to see if esophogal damage has resulted...if all is well want Gastric bypass as Lap-band will have to be removed...Anybody else have had similar situation???    — Kimmiejej (posted on March 23, 2011)

March 25, 2011
I am 5 years out with having the lapband placed. Lost 25 lbs. initially but was having problems with to tight fills...........so my dr took some out...put a little back in..unfortunately with all of this fooling around have gained the weight back, plus. Tody I am talking to my primary dr to see if I can get a referral to have the gastric bypass done. I understand your frustrations....hang in there.
   — Holly O.

March 25, 2011
Just had Ekg & bloodwork done & going to have endoscopy next week to check on slippage of band ...will have removed depending on damage will have gastric bypass upon removal! Looking forward to hear results of endoscopy...blessings all!
   — Kimmiejej

March 26, 2011
I had lapband surgery in Aug., 2004. From the beginning I had constant acid reflux, pain when trying to eat, vomiting, and night coughing. Tried to live with it, thinking I was doing something wrong. After 2 1/2 years of this, the lapband was removed by emergency surgery. I was told that it either wasn't put in the right place or it had slipped. My surgeon left the port and hose in place and promised to replace the lapband after allowing my stomach to heal for 3 months, but I was never able to get this done. In the meantime I did more research and decided to have gastric bypass instead. Had a hard time finding another surgeon who would fix all this and do a revision. But, I finally got it done in May, 2008 (after regaining all the weight lost plus more) and I have never regretted it! I lost 110 lbs. and have not had any problems. Have maintained the weightloss and feel so great!! If at all possible, I would suggest having the gastric bypass done at the same time as having the band removed. It'll be well worth it! Good luck to you!
   — ksp1155

April 5, 2011
I had the lap band for almost two years only lost 30lbs gain that back plus some. I went in at 260lbs for lapband. I was vomiting everyday all day. I got the band out and got the bypass almost 11 months ago May 11, 2010 down 86lbs loving it. You had that too long get it out. You will feel better inside and out.
   — JANIECEMOM