Hello! I was just recently unfilled but totally. I am in a position to either continue to try to work with the band(that is no longer working for me) or choose RNY or Sleeve. I started with a weight of 250lbs. Since banding I have lost 45lbs and still need to do more to no longer be diabetic. I'm thinking bypass but my weight is now 205. I'm afraid of losing too much. I wish I had done bypass in the beginning, but thought that the band would do the trick. Please give me some feedback. Good or bad..Thx

I am currently 201 and seeking revision too. I don't think you will lose too much since metabolism had changed already from the 1st surgery. I also wouldn't expect to lose large amounts quickly since it's not there to lose. I'm hoping to lose 50-65 pounds if possible. My band is a tool no longer and I now wish I'd had gbp to start but I was too scared. Not any more!!

@eglean2, I was too scared too. So have you had a consult already? I have one wih another Dr. since my last Dr. filled me tighter and tighter and then left his practice to relocate elsewhere. I heard that his replacement Dr. does not potentially deal a lot with lap banders

Yes. All I am waiting on now is insurance. I had to switch programs because of my insurance. New doctor is great and very supportive of my history and revision. My band is currently unfilled due to the issues I have had with it. My new doc doesn't place bands at all and my old one said he will be stopping.

I converted to RNY on 5/7/12. I am losing

Slow and have no regrets. My surgeon took my band out and would not convert for six months. My friend has a different surgeon and it is being done in one surgery. Find a competent surgeon who knows what they are doing and that you trust. Good luck

Thnx, I heaard that I may not lose too much because my metabolism has already changed since being banded.