I'm in the paperwork process for getting a gastric bypass done (had a band removed in 2014), and aside from my husband, my family does not approve. They are all unsupportive, and keep telling me I'm going to die, and that I shouldn't go through with it.

One of my aunts told me that if I was unsuccessful with the band, (NEVER got to the sweet spot, always throwing up, etc) that I'd be unsuccessful with the bypass, as well, despite my surgeon saying the opposite.

So, if you've converted from.the band, what's been your experience? Can you eat real food without it getting stuck? Have you been successful? Are you satisfied with your decision to have a RNY?

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I never had the band but I did get a RNY gastric bypass surgery over 3 years ago and I am satisfied. My pouch is small after surgery so if I try and overeat, my stomach does punish me. I am maintaining fairly well. I find softer foods such as chili and Soups go down easier than harder foods such as steak. So overall I am pleased. My primary objective in the surgery was to combat most of my destructive health conditions. I had diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and GERD plus some more before surgery. They went away within 2 weeks after surgery.

I hope you get better support. Even if you dont, find a way to ignore the negativeness It is you that must stay positive.If even alone as hard as that maybe. I know how it is. I am alone in it with no support. My own husband is non supportive, and I have no family. Best of luck.