Any Band converters under........

[Mary23 17]

My story is very similar to yours. Banded in 2006.. Lost 90lbs.. Felt sooo awesome... Then reflux set in.. Fluid removed .. Lots of meds... Gained 45# back. Having revision .. Rny on 12/23/13!! I am so excited but reading all these posts about slow weight loss after revision is making me very nervous. I hope it is a greater tool than the band was. Anyone have great revision stories ? I wish I would have NEVER done the band.. I'm sorry no one told me no band from the beginning . Merry Christmas to all.

Although my loss is slow...rny has been a totally different experience. I feel you have to be much more accountable than with the band. The band controlled how much you ate, it is very easy to overheat with rny so you have to be conscious of what and how you are eating. Much luck to you

[blackonynx 27]

were any of you under 220?

[Mary23 17]

were any of you under 220?

Yes I was 194 day of surgery

[blackonynx 27]

Oh! Okay, did you have to do the pre-op diet too? I'm around 215 before pre-op and the nut said that I shouldn't have to do the full 30 days of liquids, but Dr. says yes I will have to and must stay compliant and lose a certain amount of weight while on it. I'm assuming around 195 by surgery time as well. I've been approved, but now don't know whether to do it or not. I'm afraid of what people would say if I became too thin.

[Mary23 17]

Oh! Okay, did you have to do the pre-op diet too? I'm around 215 before pre-op and the nut said that I shouldn't have to do the full 30 days of liquids, but Dr. says yes I will have to and must stay compliant and lose a certain amount of weight while on it. I'm assuming around 195 by surgery time as well. I've been approved, but now don't know whether to do it or not. I'm afraid of what people would say if I became too thin.

I haven't had that problem. I am actually losing very slow 6 months out and I'm only down 20 lbs

[Mid West 99]

Me too Mary. Band to bypass conversion on 10th October and losing around 1lb a week.

[Mary23 17]

Me too Mary. Band to bypass conversion on 10th October and losing around 1lb a week.

Why do you think that is? Sometimes I feel I can eat too much, the band made me stop eating and now I have to stop myself....I don't even think my idea of a portion is realistic anymore

[Mid West 99]

We don't know why as the pouch looks ok. But I can definitely eat more than many people. I'm happy to be a slow loser as long as I'm losing something. And I have no evidence to back this up but I have heard that the slower you lose, the more likely you are to keep it off.

[R@VEN 27]

I was revised dec 31 and have lost 50 lbs. I'm also concerned about hearing being a slow loser with revision. The first 25 lbs came off in 8 days and the rest has been slower but so far I'm pleased. I'm trying to stay positive and I think sometimes we want it and want it NOW!!! Lol and have to focus on being healthy and not getting caught up with numbers. Just my thought for the day. Stay healthy and love yourself.

[blackonynx 27]

Well losing 25 lbs in 8 days I wouldn't expect. But all together I think you've done very well. All I want to lose is 60-65 lbs so I just might achieve that. I just know that I need to lose more, and I'm tired of the pain between my port and band. The Dr. said it's Constipation but when it flares up, it's really painful. Thank all of you for letting me know that I'm not the only one. I still want to know if others are having this at a low weight.

[Doer 14]

I lost amazingly, remarkably fast with the Band (which my doctor said was unusual). And after three years of complications, had the band pulled out in November, and the RNY on February 10.

Since the bypass surgery, I have lost 17 pounds (almost 6 weeks) which I know is great, BUT ... the zillions of people who did not have the band removed first are losing 30, 35, or 40 in the first month. I was so concerned that I was "doing something wrong" that I called my doctor's office. They reassured me that for whatever reason, the weight loss is MUCH SLOWER after revision surgery.

I feel bummed. Then again, I have no reflux, no gird, no gurgling afwul sound after I take a sip of Water. I sleep at night, I never throw up. Sounds good to me. I can wait for the wait to come off, as long as it comes off!!

[Mary23 17]

I have been dedicated to my workouts, my dilemma is I am seeing changes (for the better) in my body however the scale just won't move???

[loving.life 110]

Hello! I was banded in 09, lost 45 lbs in the first 6 months, started having severe acid reflux and port pain. Dr. said the band has to go. I now weigh 215 and due to my diabetes, my Dr. has decided that RNY is the best solution for me. I'm just concerned about losing too much. Has anyone else had RNY or going to have RNY that weigh 220 or less? I'd love to hear from you.

I weighted 223 and had band last yr. Lost 40, had same issues as you, had band removed in Dec, was at 180#, had to gain 5# to get to 35 BMI for gastric. . Had gastric Jan 9, was at 190, now I'm 158 losing is slow when you are our size.. you will be happy once you get it done

[blackonynx 27]

Hello! I was banded in 09, lost 45 lbs in the first 6 months, started having severe acid reflux and port pain. Dr. said the band has to go. I now weigh 215 and due to my diabetes, my Dr. has decided that RNY is the best solution for me. I'm just concerned about losing too much. Has anyone else had RNY or going to have RNY that weigh 220 or less? I'd love to hear from you.

I weighted 223 and had band last yr. Lost 40, had same issues as you, had band removed in Dec, was at 180#, had to gain 5# to get to 35 BMI for gastric. . Had gastric Jan 9, was at 190, now I'm 158 losing is slow when you are our size.. you will be happy once you get it done

Thank you so much for that. I believe that I will. I have a high sitting stomach and look pregnant at my age. My insurance will pay. but my program fees are expensive to get the ball rolling.

[loving.life 110]

Do it! You will be glad you did