My name is Meredith I'm 43 years old in 2007 I had the lap band procedure and it failed in 2012 causing a hiatal hernia and Gastric inflammation. I ended up becoming diabetic and had so many other health issues. I had no idea I was able to have a revision for the RNY. So when I found out that I was able to I started the process with the nutritionist The seminars and everything I needed to do to have the revision done I am now nine weeks postop and went from 287 down to 230 right now I'm feeling a lot better I haven't been on any types of diabetic medication or high blood pressure medicine it's definitely a learning process my body tells me what I can and can't have... I am so excited about this tool and my new adventure on becoming healthy for my family

Edited February 19, 20179 yr by Meredithmomof2
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I had a lap band about 7 yrs. ago, and thinking about removal and having a sleeve? Any advise or recommendations?

Having the Lapband removed was the best decision I had made. Although Definitely look into the revision. I have a friend who had the sleeve done a year and a half ago and she doesn't discipline herself so she has already gained weight back. I had the RNY because of my diabetes and i'm 9 weeks out and down 63 lbs already It feels amazing not having to be on all of them stupid meds. It's definitely something for you to decide but I would definitely do it.