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I was banded may 2013. My first year went like textbook. i lost a total of 81 lbs and felt great. But than problems started and july of 2014 my band was emptied and stayed empty for a year. My surgeon didn't want to put any fill in do to the complications i had. We discussed revision and on july 31,2015 i was revised to a gastric bypass. Surgery was difficult due to adhesions and scar tissue. When the band was placed i had gone to surgery to have a bypass but that surgeon couldn't do it do to the scarring. When i was in the recovery room the first words out of my mouth were ,what type of surgery? if he couldnt do the bypass i signed papers for a sleeve. but he was successful. I was so happy. post surgery i have had no complications. Have lost 27 lbs in 26 days. and am doing well with my new way of eating.

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Oh yeah this band is coming out...bypass once and for all..How are you doing in regards to acid reflux?

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I have none. With the band I had to take severe precautions to prevent it and even then it didn't help.

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I just had all the Fluid drained....oh boy....

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Try and keep your self filled with healthy food. The temptation is to convince yourself that is ok to eat something because you haven't had it for a long time and your band is wide open. It is real easy to put back on the weight

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I am so happy for you, finally getting the procedure that you wanted! :)

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I was able to change Dr within the same practice.I was told I have to sort of start over,see a NUT,psych evaluation....

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i had to see a nut and my psychiatrist whom i see on a regular basis wrote a letter indicating i was fine mentally to undergo the procedure. i found the nut to be very helpful. this surgery is a whole new ballgame. its easier in a lot of ways but food is harder. i have restriction that i never achieved with the band. i am still very pleased with everything.

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No dumping?

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None I do get nauseated at times. I had a stuck episode once. The first time I ate solid food of chicken. It wasn't pleasant and I will be avoiding it forever.

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