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I feel the sleeve is a better option if it was a first time WLS. When it comes to having the lap band and then the sleeve I have seen so many times on here that folks have to revise to the bypass due to GERD/reflux/heartburn.
I myself wanted the sleeve after having the lap band, but due to the band causing me reflux/heartburn I decided against it and went with the bypass. I have been heartburn free since then.
Also from what I have seen most people have to have it done as two separate procedures due to some damage the band has caused.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
I have to Thank you for giving me the official name of the operating procedure . Once I googled that name, I was able to find a doctor not too far from me. I have already requested an appointment. My question is do u really start losing good again?
I worry because I need to lose about 80 pounds to get my knees replaced. I've been on a1400 calorie diet since July 1 and really haven't list much. Maybe 28 to 30 pounds. I still need to lose the rest.
Thanks for your time, Kim
It's called Trans Oral Gastric outlet reduction , I just had mine done a week ago, it's in out day surgery. 1st day was hell worse than my RNY 7 yrs ago / down 220# . Started to regain so I'm hoping for a restart. I'm in liquid to mush diet x4 weeks.
Hi I had the lap band in2007,revision to sleeve in 2011 and had to have gastric bypass 2 and a half weeks ago because of Gerd. In all surgeries I never gained more than 20 lbs. Doing very well so far. This too shall pass. We are not the only ones. Be of good courage. You will be ok.
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Hello,
After almost 14 years, 1 revision I found out I have to have the lap band out. I have always done well with the band, lost almost 100 lbs and kept if off over the years.. The doctor I'm seeing still does the lap band procedure but I assume they won't place it for a 3rd time. No real issues except fort the prolapses. Thinking of converting to the gastric sleeve. I have an appointment next week to find out my options. I was wondering for the people who have had this revision, is it done at the same time the band is removed? How was your experience? Any additional information would be helpful. Thank you. :)
I had my bypass, hernia repair and esophageal resection at the same time. So - two surgeries. I did have my gallbladder removed between the sleeve and bypass. I have lost 15 lbs at 8 weeks out but looking at the Menu thread on the RNY forum - I am eating more than I should. I will have to adjust my portions and I have a call placed to my surgeon's nutritionist.
Thanks for your input! So glad it has helped you. Did you have three surgeries? That's what scares me that it would be technically my third. How has weight loss gone?
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Yes - this is why I had the bypass done. I too had terrible GERD and wake up from sleep coughing until I threw up. I could eat and it would keep resurfacing. I am now 6 weeks out and am very happy with the bypass as the GERD is gone. I have had a few episodes of heartburn but just heartburn.
I had my gastric sleeve done in 2011. I had a revision in 2015. Unfortunately I have been suffering from horrible gerd and esophagitis and gastritis. My surgeon thinks I need to have a gastroenterostomy aka gastric bypass done. I'm winwonder if anyone else has had this situation? I'm sure not common as this would technically be a 3rd surgery. However I need to feel better my life has been affected terribly by all this. Thanks in advance
