Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum but it seems like a huge source of support. I am due to convert my gastric band to a bypass next week and am so nervous about the whole thing (I am putting this down to being a new Mum as was never nervous before my previous ops). I had my band fitted in 2007 and went from 258lbs to 156lbs. Was so excited. I maintained this for 6 yrs and then I started to gain weight at a very fast pace. My band then burst resulting in emergency surgery last June. By Aug it was clear the op had placed the band back together but it was now leaking. Was scheduled for a 3rd op but discovered I was pregnant - yeeeh!! After having my son in June this year I have now discovered that my band is not only leaking but has slipped and I also have a dilated oesophagus. I am therefore having conversion surgery next week to a bypass. I cant wait for the surgical part to be over and just concentrate on loosing this weight and becoming healthy again, for myself and now for my son. What is the recovery like? I recovered very quickly with other two surgeries but know this is a bit mire complexed xx

I just wanted to say hi and welcome. I hope you have a safe surgery and speedy recovery.

I did not have a revision so I cannot help you with those specific questions but there are plenty of people on this site who can.

Thank you so much for your post xx