New here and had a Lap Band nightmare and now considering RNY...

I  had a Lapband done in 2006 that prolapsed and by the time it was removed I hadn't been able to keep down even water for over a week.  My weight dropped dangerously low and it was a horrible experience!  I have since gained back all the weight lost plus some and I am considering RNY.  I am really nervous about a repeat and so is my spouse.  Has anyone else out there had a Lapband and then RNY?  How has your RNY experience been so far? 

You should also research the VSG/Sleeve and the DS/duodenal switch. Both preserve the pylorus and all normal stomach function, and the DS has the very best long-term, maintained weight-loss stats, period.

A coworker of mine had a lap band nightmare that was REALLY bad, too. He had a revision in April of last year and has done phenomenally well. He has had no issues and is as happy as can be! He looks fantastic. I think he is down a bit over 100 pounds.

There are many, many here who had nightmares with the band and have been very successful with the RNY later. There is a revisions forum here on OH, although I don't know how active it is. I'm sure some of our LB to RNY gals will chime in here soon.

Martha 

I am also a lap-band nightmare and will by having RnY as soon as my thyroid reaches the proper level.  I wish I had never bothered as I have gone through years of hell.

Thanks for the info everyone!  Glad to know there are others out there who have been through the same thing and come out on the other side!!

I had the band for 7 years and converted to RNY last April, I LOVE it compared to the band , my life is so much easier now , of course you have to give it a few months t adjust to but I have had no complications , I have lost most of the weight I want to , am staying about the same.

I  would like to loose more and am worried that I will gain it back like I did with my band...but I guess only time will tell that.

If I were you I would do it !!!

Good luck

I had lap band 12/08 and never really lost more than 35 pounds & that included with some exercise to get the numbers down. Losing was a struggle but I figured at least I wasn't gaining. The problem was the constant throwing up as most foods got stuck although I chewed & chewed. Later heartburn became a real issue. Prior to the band I never had heartburn & now since its been removed I don't either. This led to laryngitis which meant missing work. The more depressed I got the more weight crept back up. I had the band removed and just over 6 months later had laparoscopic Rny. There was a bit of scar tissue my surgeon had to work through but all in all it was worth it. I am so pleased. 6 months later I am down 60 pounds. I feel happy & healthy!!! Good luck on you journey.

To clarify I had lap band in 2008. The removal in early 2012. The Rny in July of 2012. ; )