I had the band in 2006 and lost about 120lbs 3 years later my dad passed away and i gained about 20lbs back then in 2010 got pregnant and gained almost 100lbs during my pregnancy then last april i had to have a new band put in because mine had formed a pouch above the band and have gained about 25lbs since then so now i am set to have the band removed and bypass done on april 16th and need to lose 150-200lbs is that realistic? I have heard some say you dont lose as much if bypass is your second WLS ...is that because alot of people have lost some of their weight with the lapband ? I am so nervous about the bypass and am all ready to do it but not so sure if its gonna be worth it if I cant lose at least 150lbs

I lost about 40 lbs with the Lapband over a year and a half and gained it all back when I began having complications. I am now waiting on my revision on April 8.

Me too but had two bands before revision. Insurance companies are going to start denying lapbands due to all the revisions for failed bands....

Yeah i also had 2 bands already also are u on a preop diet? My dr never put me on one

Yeah i also had 2 bands already also are u on a preop diet? My dr never put me on one

I already had my surgery feb 6th and no I didn't have to due pre-op diet....

I already had my surgery feb 6th and no I didn't have to due pre-op diet....

I meant "do" not due.

So u ate normal food right up til surgery day? Im wondering is there a reason most drs give a pre op diet or liquid diet? Im nervous that maybe its better to not have food in your stomach when u have the surgery....like how long does it take to completely empty out lol i know prob a crazy question haha

So u ate normal food right up til surgery day? Im wondering is there a reason most drs give a pre op diet or liquid diet? Im nervous that maybe its better to not have food in your stomach when u have the surgery....like how long does it take to completely empty out lol i know prob a crazy question haha

Yes I ate normal until day before surgery all liquid and magnesium sulfate cleaned out my bowels....i didn't have any food in my stomach or bowels because of mag sulfate....I think different surgeons have different requirements same as different techniques for RNY.

Yuppers! I had 2 weeks of nasty shakes then 24 hours of clear liquids, but no bowel prep. However 36 hours pre-op I had a nasty GI bug and did my own natural bowel prep.

No she had RNY.

I don't blame then for denying them now. The lap band sucks! I have not been told to do any prep duet or liquid diet at all. I am watching what I eat on my own though and will likely drink just shakes for a few days ahead of time.

I don't blame then for denying them now. The lap band sucks! I have not been told to do any prep duet or liquid diet at all. I am watching what I eat on my own though and will likely drink just shakes for a few days ahead of time.

My doctor is having me do Optifast for one month prior to the revision surgery. I start optifast on may 14 and am scheduled for surgery on june 12th. I am not scared to do the one month of liquids prior because I have done it before. My doctor is very conservative and works for the Mayo Clinic so I am really confident in his skills. I am anxious that he wont be able to do the removal and revision in one surgery tho. Luckily I have never had blind fills and my band is in position so no issues there.

Does anyone know if the surgeon can tell if he will have to deal with a lot of scarring etc. By the results of an EGD? I had one two weeks ago as part of my approval process. Id like some assurance that there is a chance it will work. Thanks!

My doctor is having me do Optifast for one month prior to the revision surgery. I start optifast on may 14 and am scheduled for surgery on june 12th. I am not scared to do the one month of liquids prior because I have done it before. My doctor is very conservative and works for the Mayo Clinic so I am really confident in his skills. I am anxious that he wont be able to do the removal and revision in one surgery tho. Luckily I have never had blind fills and my band is in position so no issues there.

Does anyone know if the surgeon can tell if he will have to deal with a lot of scarring etc. By the results of an EGD? I had one two weeks ago as part of my approval process. Id like some assurance that there is a chance it will work. Thanks!

I had bands to bypass intact two bands yes I had scar tissue and adhesions must people do it is a foreign object....they will clean up everything and you will be good to go...

My doctor is having me do Optifast for one month prior to the revision surgery. I start optifast on may 14 and am scheduled for surgery on june 12th. I am not scared to do the one month of liquids prior because I have done it before. My doctor is very conservative and works for the Mayo Clinic so I am really confident in his skills. I am anxious that he wont be able to do the removal and revision in one surgery tho. Luckily I have never had blind fills and my band is in position so no issues there.

Does anyone know if the surgeon can tell if he will have to deal with a lot of scarring etc. By the results of an EGD? I had one two weeks ago as part of my approval process. Id like some assurance that there is a chance it will work. Thanks!

I had scar tissue and he did it all in one surgery

I have no idea but are you planning on having more kids? I'm curious to know if the ins company pays for WLS more then twice?

I wish you luck & hope you reach weight goal anything is possible

Yes my insurance is paying. I have high blood pressure and a TMI of 40.2. I lost about 45 lbs with the band but after five years have put 30 of it back on. I have had horrible reflux the last two years. I don't regret my band it just didn't work for me. My metabolism is in the tank so at this point my only option is RNY. Luckily I am covered and mayo clinic is doing my surgery.