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I had a lapband and had NOTHING but problems with it! I had reflux to the point I'd wake up aspirating and all food got stuck...even ice cream! I originally chose lapband because yes it is less invasive but don't let that fool you. I had lapband for 2 years....2 years too long and ONLY lost 23 lbs....18 lbs was prediet. October 7th my insurance graciously approved to have revision to RNY and I've lost almost 30 pounds in 2 weeks! Dr said RNY was good for me because I was a BIG sweet eater and this procedure makes your tummy very sick if you eat over 2 grams of sugar. If I could do it all over again, I would have NEVER had lapband and went straight to RNY.

I'm 5 days post op and have horrible lower back pain. Nurse said could be referred pain from surgery and also the gas they use to expand your stomach. Sometimes its worse then the incisions.

Is it normal to have diarrhea right after surgery? I'm still in my soft food phase.

What sugar free Popsicles do you eat? The ones I found have Sugar Alcohol.

Hey! I'm having RNY October 7th! I'm excited and ready to move on and start losing! Would love to stay in contact. I started my journey in July and ins approval was quick! I go for pre-op the 27th and see Dr that afternoon for final visit before surgery. I posted before pics already and will post pics as I go along! Yay...its almost here!!

Great ideas ladies!! The Bariatric protein powder is good..chocolate! I know my Dr said after surgery to not go over 5 grams of sugar due to dumping syndrome. The applesauce sounds awesome! And adding unflavored protein powder would work! ☺ Yall need to read "The Big Bariatric Surgery" book. I purchased on Amazon to read on notepad. Gives soo many helpful hints and advice w diet and menu help on what to eat during each phase. I also bought "Weight loss surgery for dummies" and it's a great book too!! I'm gonna have to get the sugar free Hershey syrup! Yummy!

Wow!! How exciting!! I added you as my friend I haven't picked out a protein powder yet. I bought a few sample packets at health food store so we shall see. One day closer to our new selves!! Yay!!

Hi Triza106! I'm having my RNY October 7th. I too am nervous but VERY excited! I have a lapband currently and having revision done to RNY along w hiatal hernia repaired. I'm doing my preop next Friday! It can't wait!! I'd love to follow you on here and keep in touch!

Awesome!! I don't have pre surgery diet yet. I go for pre-op stuff at hospital on 27th then see my Dr that afternoon. Looks like it will just be 1 week on protein shakes before surgery!! Yes, we should def follow each other!!

So excited!! Finally got my date today for my revision from lap and to gastric bypass!! October 7th!! Anyone having surgery that day?? ????

Amazing!!! You look beautiful!!!

I have Tricare/Humana and was approved in 2 days! I wrote a letter to insurance and also my gastroenterologist wrote a letter of recommendation. My BMI is 40 & I currently have high BP, hypothyroidism, GERD, Hiatal Hernia, Steato-Hepatitis. Not sure if all that contributed to the quick approval, but thankful they approved! Good luck!!

I am so excited!! ???? Tricate approved M band revision to RNY today!! Only took 2 days to approve!! Yay!! Now all I have to do is set surgery date!! Anyone have revision and how did the surgery go and afterwards?? I can't Wai to be on the losing side soon!! ????

Good luck to you!!! I've completed consultation and psych eval. Now just EGD on Aug 15th then they will submit to ins for approval. Fingers crossed!!

That is good to hear! Congrats on your approval!! I had my initial consultation Wednesday and based on my BMI and Co Morbidities I qualify. I also so my liver specialist yesterday and he stated he will write a letter to include in my auth request packet stating in order to stop the progression of my liver disease it's imperative I have the revision. Fingers crossed! I have apt Aug. 8th to have EGD to ck for band erosion and also look at esophagus since I've been having horrible reflux. Also referral has been sent for Psych eval. I'm hoping I can send in enough info initially to not have to appeal. We shall see. Do you have a date set yet?

Yay ferguson23024!!! That is awesome news!!! What Insurance do you have? Do they have a clause in there about revisions? Tricare stated they would pay for revision if proven to be medically necessary. I go Wednesday for Consultation visit. Prayers itall works out!! July 8th is next week!!!!! EEEEKKKK!!! Good luck!!!!

Thanks for your post and help! Hopefully Tricare won't be as strict about the second surgery. I do know they said they only pay for one weight loss surgery per lifetime, but also said hey would consider if having problems, which I am. Irisheyes72, good luck with your surgery!! Hope it all went well!! Let me know how the surgery went and keep me posted.

I am new to this Website and love it so far! I had a Lapband placed in May 2012 and have only lost 24 lbs! I get stuck and have one issue after another. On two different meds now for Reflux from band. I am seeing Dr. July 2nd about having Revision to Gastric Bypass. Has anyone had this done and if so what are insurance requirements? I have Tricare Reserve Select.