So far I have all the preoperative test in, I just have to see the psychiatrist. And hope the surgeon Has all the clearances. I am hoping to go into surgery by November or December. I have lost a Lot of weight with the lap band, however, I still need to go much further. I have had some problems with the band, which may have helped cause my Barrett's esophagus. My biopsy came back negative for cancer, thank God. I am looking foward to continuing my journey toward better health. After all, I have so much to live for. I know I must wait for the approval of the insurance company, but, I don't see them denying the surgery. I'm sure my surgeon will fight on my behalf to help me get approved for surgery. I do have a super great team on my side, and lots of support from family and friends.

Good luck in the next steps. How long ago did you do the lap band?

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About three to four years and 100 pounds lost. If the band didn't cause me problems, I'm sure I would have continued to loose more. Thank you for your thoughts, I am so eager to continue my journey.

Kelly, have you had surgery yet?

Johnnybots...I was a lapband to RNY revision. My lapband came out 2010 and I had my RNY 7/11/2012. My lapband prolapsed and emergency surgery had to be done to take it out. I had suffered through a lapband revision 2 years after I had it put in and then the 2 years later the prolaps. I too did well with it but,after it came out I gained some back and decided I needed to stop the weight gain before I gained it all back. I've had a few infection issues with the RNY but, I don't regret having it done. Looking forward to when I feel 100% with it all. So far the weight loss is going well. I'm a slower loser but, still happy with the results.

Good luck with your journey

LosingItforme...thank you, I hope I won't suffer with more problems during my revision, they are doing everything in one shot. I just hope the insurance company, doesn't take a long time to approve the surgery.

LosingItforme...thank you' date=' I hope I won't suffer with more problems during my revision, they are doing everything in one shot. I just hope the insurance company, doesn't take a long time to approve the surgery.[/quote']

I as well had my band removed in one shot . Banded in 2008 started having problems 2010. Complete slip in may 2012 and just did my rny on sep 11 . So far so good but I was put umber for 7 hours due to massive scar tissue from the band but I feel pretty good just a lot of Nauesa

LosingItForMe... I to hope you feel 100%, congratulations on losing, it doesn't matter if your weight lose is fast or slow, as long as you lose.

HELWA1980... Nausea I can deal with. I don't anticipate any real problems. I just want to have it done. I'm glad things are better with you.

HELWA1980... Nausea I can deal with. I don't anticipate any real problems. I just want to have it done. I'm glad things are better with you.

Ya I'm doing really well . Just I guess the normal stuff a little tired and loopy but I'm sure you will do fine . Just drink as much as you can