jac88

Maybe you need some more time off work, because it sounds as if you're doing everything right, so you probably just need more time to heal.
And I completely completely understand your frustration due to lack of energy. In November last year I was diagnosed with Chronicn Fatigue Syndrome and had to leave my job. I feel as if it's finally getting better, and I believe my operation will only help.
I really hope you start to feel better soon

Hey All,
I told everyone after my Lapband and have told everyone about getting it revised to RNY bypass. Intitially I hated when people judged me by my decision, but I've now come to realize that who gives a crap what they think, it's my journey, my decision and as long as I'm happy with it, who cares what others think.
Be so open about my Lapband and Weightloss actually inspired a fair few of my friends to get on the bandwagon and either get the surgery themselves or start changing their lives and losing weight. I've been in a magazine and on the tv talking about my journey. Here I will post the links to share with you all
http://www.thatslife.com.au/Article/Real-Life/Real-Life-Stories/Banding-together
Here's also a video I made of my lapband journey, it's not working on my iPad, but it should still be playable
jac88

I had gbp 8 years ago and have maintained my weight loss so far i was in my 20's when i had it and was 270 on the day of surgery i am now 148 and have had a child post op. The ryb not only make you stomach small but also doesnt allow ur body to asorb all the calories u eat which is why the weight loss is quicker and last longer. It changes your whole was of living esp if you really enjoy large meals with family. Doing the research is key to being a sucess. They are some long term issues that can occur such as Iron def and so on. Remeber that you that fact that you can asorb as many caleries as you eat is great but part of that is you Protein, vit and so on. You can lose and alot of weight but also lose hair. You can also restrech ur pouch if you drink soda to soon or force food in. It is life changing but worth it.

Fantastic SweetGabrielle!
My surgery is on the 25th of May. I am in Australia so I can't help you with surgeon questions, but I can sure share my journey with you. Although I haven't had my RNY yet, I have lived with a Lapband for nearly 4yrs until it slipped last year. Before the slip I was very successful with losing my weight - although the band was horrible and I'd never recommend it to anyone. So I'm already well adjusted to the WLS life.
Best advice I can give you is to not listen to the garbage that some "skinny" people will feed down your ear. Remember you are doing this for you and your future and not for them! I had people telling me I'd never be able to have children, that I'd never have enough nutrients in my body etc. these were people who knew nothing about RNY, and just read trashie magazine stories in regards to it. Ignore what they say and If something is upsetting you, or you feel unsure - just ask the surgeon, they will know best.
I wish you all the best with your surgery and your future ahead jac88

Good luck to everyone who is having the surgery. Its definitely a lifestyle change and takes some getting use to. I'm 5 and a half weks post op

Hey all,
I am a lapbander soon to have RNY. I had my Lapband in 2008 weighing 127kgs (280lbs) and it slipped last July. I was initially very successful losing 56kgs (135lbs) and nearly halving my body weight. I had a few issues like gallstones etc, but after my gallbladder was removed in 2010, things with my band got worse. As they began to re-adjust my fills, I suffered from terrible reflux and had no restriction. After suffering for a few months, a barium swallow showed up a dilated pouch and slipped band. It's been nearly 12months since my diagnosis and I'm weighing in over 300lbs and I'm am scheduled for revision RNY surgery on the 25th of May.
I must say I agree with what others have posted, the problem with the Lapband is the weight doesn't appear to stay off long term. I reckon that 70-80% of all of the people I know with Lapbands have had to go for repair, replace or new WLS operations. I personally wish I never got the band, it was trouble from the start, and to see such success and gain the weight back is heart breaking. I think the only reason I did chose the lapband was because I was only 20yrs old at the time and not ready to commit to a permanent fix. Now nearly 4yrs on, I look forward to my RNY surgery and hope that the restriction with the added malabsortion technique will work for me to get the kilos off. I'm sick of fighting my weight.
I wish you all the luck with making your decision, the best advice I give is RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH! I guess if I knew some of the things I know now I may have taken a different path.
Jacee

Hey all,
I am a lapbander soon to have RNY. I had my Lapband in 2008 weighing 127kgs (280lbs) and it slipped last July. I was initially very successful losing 56kgs (135lbs) and nearly halving my body weight. I had a few issues like gallstones etc, but after my gallbladder was removed in 2010, things with my band got worse. As they began to re-adjust my fills, I suffered from terrible reflux and had no restriction. After suffering for a few months, a barium swallow showed up a dilated pouch and slipped band. It's been nearly 12months since my diagnosis and I'm weighing in over 300lbs and I'm am scheduled for revision RNY surgery on the 25th of May.
I must say I agree with what others have posted, the problem with the Lapband is the weight doesn't appear to stay off long term. I reckon that 70-80% of all of the people I know with Lapbands have had to go for repair, replace or new WLS operations. I personally wish I never got the band, it was trouble from the start, and to see such success and gain the weight back is heart breaking. I think the only reason I did chose the lapband was because I was only 20yrs old at the time and not ready to commit to a permanent fix. Now nearly 4yrs on, I look forward to my RNY surgery and hope that the restriction with the added malabsortion technique will work for me to get the kilos off. I'm sick of fighting my weight.
I wish you all the luck with making your decision, the best advice I give is RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH! I guess if I knew some of the things I know now I may have taken a different path.
Jacee