Looking at lap band revision right in the face!

[MySugarPie 4]

Hi! I was banded with a Realize band in 2008. Went from 235 to 150 and I've been between 150 and 165 for years.

I'm now having serious complications with the band. Lots of complications but the worst is an "oozing sore" around 75% of my Esophagus.

I've had such great success with the band and I'm nervous about going to a RNY.

I really don't want to weigh less than 150. Is a revision just going to put me back into rapid weight loss?

Any revision weight loss/gain stories are greatly appreciated. I need someone to hold my hand!

[NCL04321 155]

i think many people on here will tell you any revision surgery results in a much slower rate of weight loss than the first time around.

[MySugarPie 4]

Thank you, I sure hope so.

[Tomo 1,157]

I think most doctors tell their revision patients not to expect much weight loss. It disappoints many. I remember mine telling me 20 lbs. at most and only in the beginning since hunger comes back by year 2. Something like that. I had my revision done due to complications of the lapband, and then gerd from the sleeve. I think you'll find the RNY much more comfortable to live with compared to the lapband. For one, it's a lot easier to eat. I remember I couldn't eat bread and many things without gagging when I had the lapband. I can eat anything I want now without that feeling. I think if one wants to lose a lot of weight after a revision, they have to really follow the rules and work at it. Especially after the hunger comes back. I really think you'll be able to maintain the weight that you are happy with.

[MySugarPie 4]

Thank you so much for this. It is really helpful. I have my consultation in one week.