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Band to DS Surgery Length? -   Those of you who had a revision from Band to DS in one surgery, (also a hernia repair, if you had it!) how long did it last? Thanks!  

Lap-Band to DS, How long was your surgery? - Those of you who had a revision from Band to DS in one surgery, (also a hernia repair, if you had it!) how long did it last? Thanks!

What Should I ask My Surgeon Pre-Op? - I am a Bander seeking revision to the Switch, seeing Dr. Sudan at Duke. I did my whole pre-op testing and clearance process with another office (We thought I wanted to revise to...

I thought RNY would be best... But what about DS? - So, I found out that some people do take a PPI with the DS to help control acid reflux issues and that some people no longer have reflux after having the DS done. This changes t...

Calling all Band to Bypass folks! - What are some things (good, bad, funny, embarrassing, obvious etc.) you wish you had known before your revision surgery? As many as possible! I'd love a good long list. (: ...

OKAY, GUYS! What is the best tasting protein powde - Packaged protein usually gives me bad stomach cramps or tastes so horrible to me that I really have to work to suppress the gag reflex. (no exaggerating here) I don't mind a bad...

I absolutely LOVE this entry. I am about to have my band removed...

Lap Band is coming out soon, possible revision to - I had my Lap Band placed in 2009 at a weight of around 340 lbs. It was a very painful, difficult experience which ended with them removing all fluid due to gastric ulcers, constant...