I made the final decision to have RNY today, after much research. I called and made an appointment with the LPN at my Surgeon's clinic. I want to get as much info as I can before I start this process. I have a Band that needs to be removed, and then RNY in place. I've heard that this process has been done during one surgery, all at once. I also heard that Band's have been removed, then you wait a bunch of months to heal, then the RNY. People, let me know what you heard or know. ***** Since I have limited info till I see the LPN in November, I'd like to turn to those that have been there. ***** LIST WHAT QUESTIONS YOU THINK I SHOULD ASK, PLEASE.

So I'm a band to RNY. I had band issues forever but eventually ended up with a slip and required urgent removal. I was to be revised to RNY at the same time. Much to my dismay, I woke up post-op after my band removal with no RNY. I had so much swelling and inflammation from the slip and my band was beginning to erode so the doc felt it safest to sew me up and send me home for 12 months to heal. Also, the upper portion of my stomach was stretched out from the slip so if he had done the RNY, he would have had to make my pouch larger than usual....I don't need a larger pouch!!

Let me tell ya, it SUCKED!!!! I cried for days then was mad for weeks. When I went for my post-op I had absolutely no reflux, difficulty swallowing, in fact, I felt better than I had in the 3 years I'd been banded. So he upped my surgery to 6 months. Boy I'd I ever enjoy the holidays!!!! Ate like a pig and went back for my pre-op 30 pounds heavier. Oops. I'm now 7 months post op and love my RNY so much I wish I could marry it. It's been a little slice of heaven. I can eat anything as long as it isn't too carb heavy (I'm a dumper) or super greasy fried. I feel soooo good. My weight is slowly creeping down but I'm good as long as it keeps creeping.

So questions I'd ask: differences between pre and post op diets between band and RNY. Recovery differences between the 2. Differences in supplements between them as well. Neither recovery was bad but I was much more tired for much longer after the RNY. I also had some major funky depression following both but RNY lasted right at 6 weeks. What can you as the patient do to be more successful with an RNY?

I'll try to think of more. Sleepy

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 198

Good questions I am scheduled foe a band removal the same day as my bypass on Oct 8th I hope no problems occur. I am having a hard time trying to diet. I don't know if it is a head thing or not but I am hungry all the time. Need some help with suggestions what to do!!!!