My fellow Notorious November bandsters, just wanted to let you know I have switched to the gastric bypass (RNY) surgery. My sugery date is Tuesday November 25th so I'm still november just not a bandster. The main reason for switching was the results of my esophogeal manomentry test. Basically my gastro told me if I was to be banded I had a good possibility of causing reflux, gagging, etc so I should talk to my surgeon about RNY. So I did and after a good 2 weeks researching (been researching both for close to 5 years), talking to others I knew had it and chatting on line with people I am comfortable with the decision to switch. Good luck to all my notorious november bandsters, wish you all great success.

Did you have any reflux to start out with? When I had my test they told me I had slight reflux, which had recently started to bother me at times. I'm hoping that will go away with the band.

Well, we are all in this together, whether its LB or RNY! I get banded on the 20th, right before your surgery....YIKES, its getting close!!!

I wish you all the best! Please keep us posted after your surgery!