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Yes I revised. I had to get rid of the band and then I had the RNY. This occurred on August 25th. I seem to have hit the 3 week stall however and hope that the weight starts moving again. :bored:
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Hi - sorry I didn't get back to you so quick. I was debanded and RNY'd on the same day - August 25th. I dropped 17lbs in 3 weeks but haven't lost anything more yet. I feel great though. It is like my insides are just relieved not to have that band anymore. Even if I didn't lose another pound having the band gone was the best thing for me. We can definitely be friends... how are you feeling? Is it getting anybetter?
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Nanook - I have a question for you. I am 4 weeks out from the surgery. I quickly lost 17lbs in the first 3 weeks but am now not appearing to lose anything. Did this happen to you? I am not eating very much so I am praying that it is just my body adjusting and not that I am destined to find failure. I am so glad to have the band gone however, my insides feel so much better.
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Dear Mom:
I'm having my band taken out after 5 weeks. I can see that I am heading down your road - I think I have gastritis right now - already did the clear liquids at 2 weeks, upped the gerd medicine, and am "sipping' on Maalox constantly. This has wrecked my gut!
Can we be friends? I'd like to know how you feel after debanding and when you get back to normal. :->
Sue B
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Roll Call...All having a Revision From Band to RNY Come on In
momof2boys replied to Brittwoman's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Just wanted to step into the roll call. I was told last week that the band must come out and the surgeon feels a conversion to bypass would be best. I have had terrible reflux and ulcers ever since getting the band. I am interested in what everyone's experience post op is like... -
Did anyone have a revision done at the time of band removal? That is currently my plan.... The surgeon wants me to have another endoscopy first to make sure all my ulcers are healed then wants to proceed with a revision. What was recovery like - specifically switching from band to bypass?
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Band has to go - now the struggle begins
momof2boys replied to momof2boys's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Is there a risk of reflux with the sleeve as well. Since the restrictive process is what caused my reflux in the first place. I never had reflux prior to surgery. It wasn't food choices that lead to the reflux according to my surgeon (not to say I was perfect but I was really good most of the time). He says that the restrictive process changes the way your food moves through the digestive system and that the restriction caused the reflux. So I would think that the sleeve being a restrictive process as well may lead to reflux and ulcers as well. -
Band has to go - now the struggle begins
momof2boys replied to momof2boys's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My insurance does not cover the sleeve and I would have to locate a surgeon in my area who does them. Not sure which way to go but am starting the process and should know more in the next few weeks. First step is a repeat endoscopy to make sure my ulcers are gone. I will keep in touch Deb -
Band has to go - now the struggle begins
momof2boys replied to momof2boys's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Nancy- Talked to the husband last night. First step in getting this ball rolling. He is in agreement but wants to meet with my doc and NP to make sure they understand where he is coming from. I set up the appt already knowing how he works. So I begin all my retesting next week. I have to have a repeat endoscopy to make sure the ulcer has healed, blood work, ekg, etc. Meet with a nutritionist and a psychologist again, etc. I guess you have to go through everything again for insurance purposes. I will keep you informed of my progress. Deb -
Band has to go - now the struggle begins
momof2boys replied to momof2boys's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I gave it what I call a huge try. I don't think he realize how hard this had been on me. I am going to have a real heart to heart and discuss what this means to me. Good luck next week please post how you are doing and any special issues you run into as you are converting. thanks -
Just found out today the band must go. I have had 4 cases of gastritis and developed esophogus ulcers from the acid reflux. I am three years out and have only lost 20lbs, much like every weight watcher attempt I have made. I unfortunately was told today that the band complications are too much for me to continue having the band. They have offered me a conversion fully covered by insurance... the whole reason I got the band in the first place was because my husband was too scared for me to go through by-pass. Now I feel like I have no choice but to switch and I have to convince him that I am going to be fine. He isn't going to like it but I have to do something.... Any words of wisdom or advise to how to break it to him?
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Possibility of geting Band removed w/a Revision
momof2boys replied to bartoe's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi Just found out today my band has to come out and we are looking at a revision. My surgeon wants me to do a rny due to my complications with ulcers, gastritis, etc. I gained 20lbs since they let everything out of it 4 months ago and have to have another endoscopy to ensure my ulcers have healed. I am seriously considering the revision and not just a removal because I know I will gain the weight back. How are you coming with your decision? -
Esophogus dilation repetative cycle
momof2boys replied to momof2boys's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I misspoke I have the 4cc band. I am currently completed unfilled and am taking prilosec twice a day because of the ulcers. I am scheduled for another endoscopy and upper GI in a couple more months. They really wanted me to take a 6 month break. I do not have a slippage but I had esophogus erosions which resulted in bleeding and constant nausea and vomiting. Perhaps it is band intolerance. My primary wants me to go to a tertiary care center instead of the community hospital where I had it done for a second opinion. Probably a good idea. Thanks for the support. -
Esophogus dilation repetative cycle
momof2boys replied to momof2boys's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
hi Cleo's Mom- I have never gone above 3ml in a 5ml band but sometimes the gastritis happens even at as little as 1ml. It just seems to be that anytime I have to go on antibiotics (frequent sinus infections) or eat even one trigger food (ie- coffee(even decaf), spicy food etc.) then I can set it off. There is some talk that it never heals in the first place. This time I have to have a repeat endoscopy before I can have any fill put back in. It just seems like a never ending cycle.
