Hello Vicki,

It was so nice to hear from someone else who had to have a revision - not that I'm glad you had to.  My local doctor did not agree with the WLS because she is a tiny little thing who has never gained a pound in her life. I know I need to find another one but I travel for business weekly and it is hard to find the time and otherwise she is a great doctor and I like her. 

I have actually personally talked with several doctors.  I am getting a different story from each.  One said the sleeve was dangerous because of possible leaks and that RNY was safer and another said just the opposite.  Another said he thinks I have a hiatel hernia that was missed on my tests because I was so swollen and they couldn't hardly see anything.  Another has said they think I might have an ulcer.   Huhhh!!! None of them have agreed upon anything.  I also contacted  Dr. Rutledge's people  who does mini gastric bypass (reversible) and he has done a bunch of lap band revisions.  He hates the band - says 70% end of failing in the long run.  However, I found out the procedure he is doing is a form of one they quit doing because the level of bile in ones system was 13 times a regular person would have and that can cause cancer and all kinds of nasty stuff.

I am just about ready to cry from frustration because I cannot go on living in this constant guessing game from one bite to the next whether I will be sliming, vomiting or giving my meal away I just bought in a restaurant.

Where did you get your revision and if you don't mind me asking what did it cost ?  I am willing to go anywhere as long as the doctor is experienced in revisions and is within reason (I will be paying for it myself).   I have been told by a couple of doctors when we have scar tissue we are definately at higher risk for leaks which is very dangerous. So I am going to be sure I have a good doctor.  My original lap band doctor does only  lap band and was in Mexico.  I know a lot of people don't agree with Mexican doctors but when you are paying for it yourself it does make a difference.  When I had the band done, I checked my local bariatric surgeon and he wanted $30,000. He was nuts.  I was banded by Dr. Kuri and he still has a very good reputation.  He is willing to take my band out for cost, but then I have to wait 6 months for a revision due to heal time. 

If you don't want to post openly, please feel free to e-mail me at faiths@bluemarble.net.

PS.  Where are you from?  Me - Indiana.  Thanks again.