Has anyone had their Lap Band taken out and had another surgery?

[Livendanow16 2]

Hi All,

So this coming August my band will be 10years old crazy that it's been that long. I've had great weight loss but still haven't lost as much weight as I would like; that being said my doctor suggested having my band removed and considering another WLS......but idk. I'm kinda on the fence.

Has anyone had their band taken out and had another WLS??

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[KristenLe 5,979]

There should be a forum for revisions. I've seen several posts from people who have this done.

[Livendanow16 2]

Ok thanks I'll try to find the forum

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Look under the Main Sleeve Forums and there's a Band to Sleeve.

[WantToBe 77]

_{Livendanow16 - I was banded in 2003 and had it removed December 2015. I lost 100+ with my band. I'm now waiting for insurance approval for sleeve. I think I can get the other 100 off with the sleeve and am very excited. Hope you find your research on new WLS helpful. I chose the sleeve as it doesn't reroute any of my intestines. Good luck.}

[Livendanow16 2]

WantToBe - wow! I had my band placed in 2006. I've lost about 70+ pounds but since having twins I've gained about 30 of that back and now my food is getting stuck which is being coming more and more annoying. Moreover, how did the removal go? Was it a long recovering? How long does insurance approval takes? I feel like it was so long since I had surgery. Congrats! I'm excited for you.

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[Pinkgirl1234 761]

There is a forum on here for revisions.I revised from lapband to bypass after years of torture and failure with that darn lapband!Revising to RNY was the best decision ever!!!

[Livendanow16 2]

Thank you. I found the forum. Sooo helpful.

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