HI everyone, I just had my Lap Band out 2 weeks ago. I am into the healing stage. So in 3 months I'll have the bypass. Excited. Has anyone out there that has gone down this path? Would love to hear it went for you. Are you happier with the bypass.

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Hi V, I had lap band for 7 years and struggled with slippage. I had it removed in 2015 and am now starting my journey toward RNY. I'm sorry I can't answer your question but I'm interested in future responses you get.


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I am also interested in the responses you get. I just got my lap band removed Feb 8, after having it for 6 years. I meet with my surgeon again in 3 months to allow healing and decide whether I want to pursue sleeve or bypass. I was leaning towards having another WLS. And that push became stronger when I found out I am now considered diabetic.

Had lapband 2009 bmi 35,having hard time losing the weight going for sleeve

does anyone have ghi insurance

will they approval of my revision

I have done alot of research and going to get the bypass. This Friday I go for a 4 hour appointment, I will meet with Surgeon, and many more. They will check my weight loss to date ( I needed to loosee 10lb) look at my food journal. If I meet all goals they will set a date. Excited ☺

I just had the same revision 3 days ago and they did it at the same time -- I will let u know how it goes in a month :-)

I had my lap band removed 6 weeks ago after having it 13 years. My plan for months has been to have the sleeve but now I'm starting to wonder if the bypass is better. I just want to get healthy and STAY healthy this time.

@stacey99 originally I was going to go to sleeve but I was told because I still had restriction from the lap band (only had it for 3 years) it would not benefit me and would not give me the results that I wanted

That is exactly how I feel. I do feel the bypass is the way to go. I have done alot of research and feel good with my decision. I do need to be more committed. It wasn't all the bands fault, I have to take part of the blame for the failure. So this time I really have to work on a life style. I am starting now! I am so happy for you also!! My date is May 15th Yayyyyy . How about you?

I agree with u whole heartedly-- but I'm happy for my decision if I could just get past this first month I think I will be great-- the band taught me portion control -- now the bypass will make me make better choices on the small portions

I had my surgery on Thursday Feb 23 -- today is only day 4