Switching from band to RNY Gastric Bypass (Pre-Op)

[NurseTAB 65]

I had a band for a year and a half and never felt restriction even with my band being almost full, I had restriction the first week after the lap bad surgery but never again. I should of went with the RNY to begin with buy didn't want something so invasive but in the end I have had 2 surgeries now when I could of just had one.

When I went to my second WLS consultation he explained the procedures a lot better and reported the lap band if for people that have a lot of self discipline and that don't need to lose a lot of weight. RNY is for people who want to lose weight more quickly and a larger amount with not as much discipline. The malabsorption for RNY only works for 18 months so you really have to change your lifestyle and the way you eat.

I really want to shake my head when I read people say thy can eat small portions of junk food when those habits are what got us into this mess and when they no longer have malabsorption they will regain there weight. Sorry for my little rant there at the end, something I been wanting to say.

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Nursetab

did you have to prove your band was "defective" prior to getting approved for the revision to rny? I have been banded for seven years and it has not helped me much at all. It hasn't hurt me, caused me any pain or anything. Just never have lost more than 25 to 30 pounds and always put them back on and they would bring a few friends. I like you thought the rny to invasive, I so wish I had done it the first time. I understand about not changing the habits. I also fell into the trap that soft and carby things went down well with the band.

Now I am waiting for insurance approval for the revision, but since I don't have a slip or anything I am so afraid they will not approve it.

[NurseTAB 65]

No I didn't. My PCP was like well its not working for ya, so I went to my surgeon and he said the same.

[HELWA1980 17]

I also had band issues was banded July 2008 lost 120 pounds starred having acid reflex in 2010 kept fill unfill . Back and forth could not sleep without liquid coming up . Gained back 30 pounds . Total band silp In may 14 2012 emgerecy surgery . Rny sep 11 already lost 23 pounds very happy with my decisions

[adoptmom2_3 11]

I am in the process of trying to get the revision from Lapband to RNY in 'Erie,Pa. Just had second of 6th physician supervised diet I need to do before trying to get the Ins Approval. Looks like it will be spring before I will get a surgery date if all these pre op testing does well.

I know alot of things are going to be different with this go around with getting the band removed and then the revision done to RNY, Not sure if I have to go through all the pre-op testing or not. It's been 4years so my guess is I will have to get updated tests. I know I have to meet with psychologist, pulmonologist, the nurtritionist visit is the 9th of Nov along with the esophorgram, and then the EGD in late Dec.I think I had to see a Cardiologist as well before my lapband surgery. chest xray and ekg I think are done for everyone

Im wondering what kind of down time I am going to have with RNY compared to what I had with lapband. I think we have to stay in the hospital longer and more than likely a little longer to be off work do the more intense surgery, Maybe someone else on here can give me some time ideas

[kity1_cat 2]

Hi to all... I am an ex bandit. I had it for nearly 3 years. No weight loss, just another feeling of failure.... Had my band out 22 June 12. Had to wait for 3 months to heal etc. my rny is sheduled for 17 th dec 12. Scared and excited as heck.... Great forum to visit for support ..