Question:
i had the gastric bypass done in march of 2008 and i was thinking about lapband

what do you think    — whitehorse123 (posted on March 5, 2010)

March 4, 2010
I have heard of people having the band done then revising to RNY but not the other way around. Not sure why you would do that. Your stomach was made smaller two years ago - can this even be done??? Doesnt make much sense to me.
   — blueyezndevilsh

March 5, 2010
The Lap-Band is sometimes placed over the RNY pouch as a type of revision. Go to Forums, above; pull down Surgical Forums; navigate to the Lap-Band and Revision forums to explore what others have done. Good luck.
   — Virginia N.

March 5, 2010
As far as people doing it...yes, I have read on the revision board about people doing it, but why?? Was the RNY not a useful tool for you? I know my surgeon does not do this. I have heard about doc doing it the other way around, lap band first, then an RNY. Also check your insurance..make sure they cover revisions. Good luck...make sure you research this revision.
   — kfgates

March 5, 2010
Don't know about your insurance .... but with mine weight loss surgery is a one time thing. Have you tried to get back in "touch" with your pouch??? Back to basics ..... ? You may find that you still have restriction !! Good luck!
   — happypeach

March 6, 2010
I received the RNY Bypass in May of 2006. I lost but started to regain two & a half years out. Thus in April 2009 we placed one of the Gastric Bandings on top of my RNY Pouch, And I am losing again. When there's a stall, I get another fill. Both times, the Insurance company that manages my Medicare paid for everything. $250 co-pay for the RNY No co-pay for the Banding.
   — Michael Eak

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