I had the revision from lap band to gastric bypass 2 days ago.

To the great surprise to my doctors,I was up and walking and passing the mandatory fluids so

I only needed one night in the hospital.

I'm just on clear liquids but so far so good.

Originally (11 years ago) the lap band worked for me and I lost about 100 pounds but when I had my gall bladder removed the band had flipped and it was replaced.

The new band never worked for me.

I constantly needed adjustments and fills. Over the last 5 years I gained back 55 pounds.

My esophagus is enflamed.

I have been dehydrated for years because I could not tolerate water.

I had difficulty taking any medications because they would just sit in my esophagus.

Now that the band is out I can drink water, soup, protein shakes and take all my vitamins and supplements.

I am feeling tired but excessively positive

Woohoo! I'm happy and excited for you. Congrats.

Congratulations and good luck on you new journey. I hope it solves your previous issues.

Congratulations on your new journey in life!!! Do you mind letting me know if it is very painful around the port area and how old are you??? So curious my surgery is coming up on dec 18th!!!!

Welcome!! I too was banded and will be revising to bypass Nov 30th. I have already had my band removed August 10th, I had to wait 3 months before revising to bypass. That's great that you are doing so well!! Congratulations on your journey to a newer you!!

Edited October 23, 201510 yr by Dream4tc

Welcome and congrats on your successful revision!

Thanks for the welcome!

I'm really digging this board.