Hi, Im new here and I hate to type so I will make this as short as possible...I was banded in 2008, prolapsed in march of 2010 and sleeved on nov 1 of 2010...well not sleeved, I had so much scar tissue they couldnt complete it...sooo now I am going into the OR again on aug 1st to be sleeved since the doc thinks he can get around the scar tissue....except, now im thinking about doing bypass..i have terrible reflux and honestly, I dont want to do this anymore...I just want this 5yr nightmare to be over...I have an appt with the doc on tues and I think I will tell him my feelings and see what he says...I am afraid of the surgery itself, and I am afraid of the unknown.."dumping syndrome" which may be good for me cuz I like my sweets...lol...but it sounds horrible, sweats, shakes, fainting etc...and vit. def. etc...I would just love anyones feedback on their exp. with bypass..and anyone who was revised from sleeve to bypass...

There's a revision board on here and at least 1 thread full of sleeve to RNY revisions. I was a band to RNY and I'll tell ya what I've told everyone else. After the misery I had with my band I wasn't having anything but RNY, the success rates are the highest and I wanted nothing but the best. I had HORRID reflux with my band and absolutely wouldn't risk having similar misery with a sleeve.

Sorry it's been such a long road for you! Good luck!!!!

thanks soccer mom..looks like you have done great on your wt loss journey!

Never had the band, but had RNY almost a year ago... wouldnt change a thing! I was fearful of the "dumping" or vomitting... and of the actual surgery. But I had a great surgeon and all went fantastic. The fear of dumping works in my favor because I stay away from what I know may cause it (sweets and the likes) and I have only had 1 episode of vomitting...cause I didnt chew well enough!

You can't let the fear of the "unknown" ruin your chance of being healthy. The what if's will talk you out of anything if you let it!

I know, Im going to be 57 in Nov, and I feel like I'm too old to be going thru all of this..but then again, I have diabetes, bad knees , high BP etc..so , not going so good this way either...dumping might be my best friend when I come to think of it, I love sweets...

Vicki,

I'm pre-op, but my choice was kind of made for me because my severe reflux has started to progress to Barrett's Esophagus, which can lead to esophageal cancer. My surgeon told me that only RNY bypass (and not the sleeve or band) can stop the progression. So, my advice would be to go RNY, but you should discuss this with YOUR surgeon. Good luck!

Molly

Thanks Molly, I have an appt on tues. and I think he will do either one since he offered me the option last time I saw him...Im so nervous...I wish I could get excited like most on the site...maybe once the wt starts coming off...And yes, I know about barrets and esophogeal cancer, i asked him to scope me last month because the reflux is so bad....When is your surgery?

Vicki' date='

I'm pre-op, but my choice was kind of made for me because my severe reflux has started to progress to Barrett's Esophagus, which can lead to esophageal cancer. My surgeon told me that only RNY bypass (and not the sleeve or band) can stop the progression. So, my advice would be to go RNY, but you should discuss this with YOUR surgeon. Good luck!

Molly[/quote']

Mine also suggested the rny &on Monday I will be on losers bench

Thanks Molly' date=' I have an appt on tues. and I think he will do either one since he offered me the option last time I saw him...Im so nervous...I wish I could get excited like most on the site...maybe once the wt starts coming off...And yes, I know about barrets and esophogeal cancer, i asked him to scope me last month because the reflux is so bad....When is your surgery?[/quote']

I don't have a date, yet. I am scheduled for a "boot camp" class on August 2nd. My surgeon thought I might have surgery in August. That's what I'm hoping for because it will be a little easier logistically for my family.

Molly

Good luck Country girl, im sure you will be so glad the wait (weight) is over..lol...I know i cant wait...good luck on mon. I will be thinking about your and following your progress....

Good luck Country girl' date=' im sure you will be so glad the wait (weight) is over..lol...I know i cant wait...good luck on mon. I will be thinking about your and following your progress....[/quote']

Thanks vicki, I had my pre op today & last thing to do is the nasty magnesium citrate on Sunday.

Oh... I wonder if I have to do that...ugh...will see him on tues.... :ph34r:

Oh... I wonder if I have to do that...ugh...will see him on tues.... :ph34r:

Most ppl get it on pre op visit but comes in flavors, grape..

Oh... I wonder if I have to do that...ugh...will see him on tues.... :ph34r:

Get it @walgreens for 2.50 & 1bottle is all ya need