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They did mine all in one surgery and it went really well. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

I am band to bypass on 2/2/16. SW 259 CW is 187, so I think you're right on track. Us revisions tend to lose slightly slower because our bodies have already gone through a wls and like with being pregnant, your body remembers so it doesn't go into "shock" like it did when we were banded. Plus, we tend to not be as heavy as some people having bypass for the first time. You're doing great, keep it up! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

I never had to do a pre-op diet. My liver has never been fatty. I did a 24 hour liquid the night before that was it Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

I got up to 259 after I had to live with an unfilled band for a year and I'm at 214 currently. I'm 12 weeks post op Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Oh by far! No comparison. I love it. You have to learn what you can and can't tolerate but your surgeon's office should help with that Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

I have no regrets. My only regret is not going with the bypass in the first place. I had multiple complications from the band and I woke up from surgery from the revision with no more pain caused by the band. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

We're here for you Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Oh i am so happy to read your story! I'm having revision from band to bypass on April 19th and i am terrified! My biggest fear is that i will never be able to est "normal" foods again....like a nice salad or grilled fish or beef. I dont care about large portions...just to have the variety. Please tell me your experiences with eating now that you are about 4 months post op? Cant wait to hear your story! Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App I had revision surgery on 2/2/16 and I can eat salads, fish and beef. Some people have a harder time with salads but I have no issues. I can't have sugar, especially something that has sugar and is liquid. Instant horrible nausea. I carry anti-nausea meds with me because I'm never quite sure when my tummy will not agree with what I ate. I'm making much better food choices now and I'm so happy. HW 259, CW 214 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. I had no issues with insurance getting approved for revision. I do have a different insurance then when I was banded. I still had to go through 6 months of supervised nutrition classes, and the whole gambit all over again, but oh well. Best of luck to you!

Had band (placed in 2013 with multiple complications) to bypass (all in one surgery) on 2/2/16. HW 259 CW 234, I'm 4 weeks out. My doctor was more optimistic about my weight loss and she thought 80-100% of my excess weight. I think in a weird way, having the band first helped prepare me for the bypass. In my monthly pre-op weight group, I was the only one who had gone through this and I shared a lot of my do's and don't's post op. I feel much better this time around. I have to progress my food phases a little slower, but I remember having to do that with the band too.

How is everyone doing so far now that it's March?

Yes @@JapGirl, I've tried it, I've tried like 10 different brands but thank you.

Had mine 2/2. Band to Bypass. Down 20 pounds. Hate protein shakes...too sweet now :-(

You aren't on protein shakes yet? Wow. No wonder you don't have any energy. I was having protein shakes immediately post op. The left side will be the more painful side. Mine was.

Going back to work remotely next week. Pain has been manageable. Getting really bored of liquid diet. Finally had a bm yesterday. Hadn't had one since 2/1 lol :-( looking forward to a healthier lifestyle.