Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone out there is having the same problem with there Lap Band as I am? I was banded May 11th 2010 and I have only lost 20lbs. I am constantly burping even if I don't eat anything I also have heartburn even if I don't eat anything. I was told by my doctor that I have a choice either a Gastric Bypass or the Lap Band and obviously I chose the Lap Band.. I was wondering if anyone out there has had there doctor take out there Lap Band and replace it with a Gastric Bypass?

Sure, people have done that, though I doubt most of them post here anymore

If you are burping, have heartburn and aren't losing weight then you are probably too tight!

Kudos to you for considering another surgery! It sure takes some courage and determination.

The decision is obviously between you and your surgeon. I don't know your situation so I can't tell you anything... but weigh the pros and cons.

I don't think you can expect a truly helpful advice from any of us on the forum because none of us know you as well as you and your surgeon.

Only tidbit of advice I can say is to educate yourself. Know the ins and outs of BOTH surgeries and their respective inherent risks. Go to PUBMED.COM and research peer reviewed journals. Don't just go by the internet. TONS AND TONS of inaccurate and misleading information.

Do your research, and then make your decision.

P.S. I implore you to not just find a surgeon who is willing to do the operation. Speaking for experience, there are surgeons out there who are motivated only by another client and another paycheck. Go to a surgeon that knows EVERYTHING about you-- physically and psychologically. If THAT surgeon thinks surgery would be beneficial, ONLY THEN go ahead with it.

Best of luck to you!

It is crazy, but being to tight can be the cause. I don't think most docs would encourge you to do another surgery if there isn't a fixable problem with your band. He may just run an upper GI to see how things are flowing before he'll do anything. Good luck