Lap Band to Roux en Y

[Jules11 0]

Please re-direct me if this is a topic that's already being discussed.

I've had a Lap Band since 2006, lost 130 pounds, kept if off until last year, and considered it to be very successful. Unfortunately, in the past few months, I've had esophageal problems, had to have the saline removed, and am scheduled to have my band removed in a couple of weeks. I'm very sad about this, as it literally changed my life. (I've gained back not nearly all, but a significant amount of weight since the saline was removed)

In a few months after the band removal, I will be able to have another surgery, either gastric sleeve or bypass. I'm leaning toward the bypass. Can anyone with experience with a similar situation give me any advice, information, etc. Any input or direction to other posts or articles would be greatly appreciated!

[gabybab 696]

I know this has been discussed quite a bit. They searching above sleeve vs rny.

Good luck!

[Jules11 0]

Thank you very much! This is my second day here, so still exploring! I appreciate the tip.

[jackib579 2]

I’ve had my band since 2007 and I loved it. Almost a year ago I start having really bad acid reflux All my saline was removed I’ve gain 60 pounds. My doctor recommended that I have the bypass because a lot of sleeve patients have GERD.

[szavala22 36]

I had lap band in 2013 but then in 2017 it slipped causing me to have severe reflux and in Nov 2017 I had it removed. My Dr said nothing about any revisions so I thought I could maintain my weight myself. Nope...I was right back to where I started. March 10, 2019 I had a Sleeve done by another Dr in which I was very happy with. I am really looking forward to the journey again in getting back to my happy weight of 170.