Question:
After Lap Band Removal, Awaiting RNY

I had severe complications with the Lap Band and had to have it removed (truly believe in the product - my sister has been very successful with it) in Dec 2007. I am now in the process of getting my surgeon's, Dr Chin, approval to have the RNY.... my question is, for those who have had 1 type of bariatric surgery, then gone to another... and not on the same day.... Did you have to go thru the 6 months of nutrition training & phsyc evals?    — Kathleen O. (posted on October 10, 2009)

October 10, 2009
Hi there,there is a lot of people on duodental switch board, that traded the band and rny!!!!check the revision board all so. With ds, you get to eat normal,but about half,the amount,there is no food to get stuck,you get to drink with your meals, and no dumping from both ends!If you eat to many carbs,you do get the gas,and the poop!The ds has the best weigh loss long term!Check us out go under forums,to surgical,you,ll find ds board and revision board and other surgeries there. Good luck with the research!
   — rebecca W.

October 12, 2009
Funny i had the lapband (realize band) in 12/07. I had complications too. Alot of stomach issues. I am going to get rebanded. Email me if you want. How did you decide on the other surgery and what kind of complications did you have? thanks Linda
   — Linda R.

October 12, 2009
I had to fight blue cross...what kind of insurance do you have? Dont give up...call them...appeal, etc
   — Linda R.