Starting Journey for conversion from Band to Bypass

[Amyj72 4]

Hi everyone,

My name is Amy. I had the band on 8/24/10, I lost almost 50 pounds with the band but never reached my goal because I had a lot of problems. I kept having to have Fluid put in and out, I put up with reflux WAY TOO LONG because I didn't want more fluid removed because I was gaining weight. I ended up with an esophageal ulcer and became anemic from it. I had all the fluid removed in early 2017. I am almost back to my pre-surgery weight of 256. I am very unhappy with my weight and it is making me depressed.

My insurance recently approved a conversion from band to bypass. I need to wait to build up some time off at work so I am looking at sometime early next year for surgery. Having the surgery makes me nervous but reading your posts here are helpful.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Welcome and let us know if we can be of any help.

[lizph 16]

I am on the same journey. I lost 56 pounds with my lap band but gained it back, plus more. I now have Barrett's Esophagus from gerd and a hiatal hernia, probably from getting food stuck and throwing up daily. My revision to bypass is scheduled for 12/14/17. I hope you don't have to wait too long. Good luck

[SIPS in Seattle 344]

Does your work not have short term disability? Check with your HR dept to see what your options are.

[Amyj72 4]

I have short term disability but that doesn't kick in until I have been out of work for 2 weeks. I have to check with HR to see if that is 2 calendar weeks of 14 working days though. Thanks for the replies!