I have a lap-band (since 2009) and I know all there is to know about that BUT, now that I am moving towards revision to bypass I feel a little overwhelmed with all that I don't know.

What is the best piece of advice you can give me? Perhaps something you wish you knew about before or something you wish you did differently. ANYTHING!

After the lapband, my biggest surprise would be... You are going to love the bypass (provided that you have a great surgeon). There is a learning curve, and during liquids and purees, you will not feel much restriction due to healing and the natural flow of liquids and purees through the small pouch. But once you get to soft solids, take it easy. Chew chew chew, after each bite assess whether you are satisfied enough to stop or not. It does not feel like a torture device, it's more of a natural feeling of satisfaction if you take your time during meals. If you rush it too soon, you will get the foamies similar to a bad episode of the lapband.

22 hours ago, Tomo said:

After the lapband, my biggest surprise would be... You are going to love the bypass (provided that you have a great surgeon). There is a learning curve, and during liquids and purees, you will not feel much restriction due to healing and the natural flow of liquids and purees through the small pouch. But once you get to soft solids, take it easy. Chew chew chew, after each bite assess whether you are satisfied enough to stop or not. It does not feel like a torture device, it's more of a natural feeling of satisfaction if you take your time during meals. If you rush it too soon, you will get the foamies similar to a bad episode of the lapband.

This is awesome, thank you! I am really looking forward to a more natural feel and it is good to know that I won't feel much during the liquid stage. Were you hungry during the liquid stage?

No, I wasn't. Luckily I lost my hunger (ghrelin). The lapband does nothing for the ghrelin but rny definitely does.