Possibility of geting Band removed w/a Revision

[bartoe 0]

Hello :thumbup:

I was banded on 8/14/06 and have had problems w/the band since Jan 08. I've had several fills and un-fills and nothing has been working. In November I was rushed to the Emergency room w/complicated pneumonia and Fluid on my right lung that was attributed to acid reflux and in December 08 I had an endoscope and it's been shown I have a hernia as well.

My lap-band dr would like to do one of two things

1. Replace and re-position the lap band + repair hernia

2. Do a Revision to one of the gastrics + repair hernia

I've been reading up. I have about 80-90 pounds that I need to still lose and I don't know what gastric surgery is best for me. I'm still up in the air. I'm just worried that if he re-does the lap band I'll come back with 2x worst acid reflux than before....

Anyone here have had the gastric and the sleeve done if so how are you doing on weight loss and other things?

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

There are a lot of us who have had revision surgery to a sleeve. Go to the sleeve section of the board and you can read everyone's story. The sleeve section is almost at the bottom when you go to forums.

I am thrilled to have my band out and never have to worry about fills or unfills.

[momof2boys 0]

Hi

Just found out today my band has to come out and we are looking at a revision. My surgeon wants me to do a rny due to my complications with ulcers, gastritis, etc. I gained 20lbs since they let everything out of it 4 months ago and have to have another endoscopy to ensure my ulcers have healed. I am seriously considering the revision and not just a removal because I know I will gain the weight back. How are you coming with your decision?

[Headhunter 6]

Had my band out last year, and I had a RNY.

Been great for me; at my perfect weight now!

Look at ALL the options. The sleeve is a good one, but so is the RNY. They all have their positives and negatives. You need to really do the research and figure out whether you need restriction (like the band/sleeve) or Malabsorbtion/Restriction) RNY.

See WasABubbleButt and OregonDaisy over in the new sleeve section....they're smart people who have gone from the Band to the Sleeve and can give you their experienced outlook.

BUT.....you've taken the first step, getting the Plastic Noose off your stomach!:thumbup:

HH