i had my surgery in 1999. very happy. lost same as you. looking for revision stories and perhaps advice on finding surgeons. lost 195lbs first time. want to do it again!!!

Have two options for revision surgery. Mexicali or Juarez. Mexicali is more expensive. I have read and heard great things about both facilities and doctors. Anyone here have experience with one or the other and want to weigh in on my decision making process. Thank you in advance!

Vanessa have you had any tests to confirm or deny the possibility that you've gotten a mechanical fail in there somehow?

Before asking to revise, please make sure someone has checked to see if your stoma has been dilated or you have something else physical going on up in there. Because if you don't, the odds of a revision being successful are pretty low. What failed you in the first surgery will fail you again in a second one. Unless there is something they can physically fix going on.

I'm sensitive to your feelings, I've regained three times since my 2008 surgery and my first regain was a bit over 60 pounds. The good news is that any regain can be lost, and if you've already gotten a surgery on board losing will be much easier than for a non-op. It's still hard, but we do have that advantage.

If you're stoma is stretched or something else has gone awry then yes, you definitely need to have someone fix that. It's just that those situations don't happen as often as you'd think and you're likely to be back on your own regardless.

There are so many regain posts on OH. You can search for "regain" or better yet "losing regain" and you'll find a ton of advice and help. There is also a subgroup here called "Back on Track Together". Not sure how active it is but you might want to check that out too.

Honestly though if it were me (and it was) I'd make sure there wasn't something internally going on first. Take care.

edited for atrocious grammar.

Yes! Yes! I cannot spell?

I have many questions but I'll try to keep it short as I can. I'm 41 and had RNY in 2004 @350#. I was happy with my results when all was said and done, @175#. I was able to maintain my weight for 13 years. Then, something happened... I gained 70# in 6 months. The doctor thinks it's a medication he prescribed me. I am so upset that I can barely look at myself and that is why I decided on revision.

I see people discussing two options. RNY with a lapband around the pouch or an additional RNY. Can anyone give me pros/cons of each option? Would you do revision surgery again?

Thanks for all your help!

Vanessa