Hello all, I have recently been approved for removal of my Lap Band (placed in 2007) and a revision to Gastric Bypass. I went through all the insurance approval process, 6 months supervised diet, sleep study, etc. Definitely a long process, but glad it worked and insurance approved! My surgery date is December 22nd. Can't wait! Anyone have any advice for adjustment after surgery? Does it feel different? Any advice or suggestions to make the process smoother would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

It feels very different in terms of how the surgery works, if that's what you mean. I had my band out 9/15 after having it in for almost 11 years. No more stuck food and worrying about each bite. I went out to eat with my family tonight and when I got up to use the restroom my husband gave me a quizzical look....I told him that no, I wasn't going to be sick like before. I think we revisions adjust much quicker too. I don't really take very long to eat because I have been chew chew chewing for nearly 11 years! Best of luck!

Hi I had my band removed in October due to severe GERD, just had the bypass on 11-10-14....they waited 6 weeks before doing my bypass for my stomach to heal. When they 1st took the band out, it felt great to eat whatever I wanted, at least temporarily, until bypass. No vomiting or reflux, now that I'm about 10 day after, it's definitely takes me back to 2011 when I 1st got my band and the stages. But I'm 15 lbs down so far and I think patients like you & I have the benefit of hindsight. We have been through the journey already so I don't think we will make the same mistakes twice! So good luck with everything !!