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Hi Shelley,
I was wondering what your status is now. I, too am having symptoms and seeing a surgeon on Aug. 14th to see what he recommends. I had a gastrectomy which showed a wide opening & elongated stomach, which this Gastroenterologist has never seen before. He suspects internal hernia and scar tissue so suggested laproscopic surgery by my Bariatric surgeon. I am 5 years out and 1 1/2 years ago started gaining weight & struggle to keep from gaining more. I too have had several surgeries so scar tissue is probable. Hope you have some answers soon. Take care.
Blessings,
Emma
Hi Ginnie. I remember you from a few years back. Did your surgery go ok? I hope you're feeling well.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
I'm scheduled for a band removal later this month. I think the band is doing some good, but my weight peaked at nearly 100% regain 8 years out. At 11 years out, I have dieted down to about 50% regain. I anticipate revision surgery in October or November.
The sleeve sounds safe and good (I'm a relative lightweight), but I'm scared of regain again. The surgeons assure me that regain is rare with DS, but described a bunch of potential surgical and long-term problems (even diapers!). The DS surgeon would be happy to do a DS if I want, but says it is unavoidably more dangerous than the sleeve.
Are there any long-term band-to-sleeve patients who can tell me about your experiences with with weight loss and regain? After a few years, is the sleeve any different than a lap band would be? If you have stayed at your target weight, how did you do it? If you haven't, what got in the way?
Any other thoughts?
Listen to your gut. Having a regular lap band sucked I couldn't imagine having one over a bypass.
The darn band did damage to my stomach and when I had my revision to the bypass I had to have a 2 inch piece of my stomach removed.
Last I knew the statics for band over bypass were not good. Not much weight loss and issues with the band fills.
If I were you I would make sure my tool was still in working order and then get back to basics. Protein first, some veggies, plenty of water, vitamins. Track/Measure everything you eat.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Hi, It's been a while since I've been here. To make a long story short, I had the Gastric Bypass done in January of 2011. My highest (starting) weight was 290 and my lowest weight after the bypass was 210. I never met the goal I had for myself and have regained weight and am at 260. I am scheduled to have Band over Bypass surgery in 2 weeks but my gut feeling is telling me not to do it. I've been obsessively trying to find information and reviews for this procedure, but haven't really found much. Has anyone had this procedure done? What are your reviews on it? Thanks.
Thank you so much for responding! I am so encouraged that you have kept the weight off for so long after a dramatic regain with the sleeve. Thank you!!!!
This is great advise! I totally agree. If I had a choice between the two DS for sure. Nobody does them in my insurance area. But If I ever have an issue with my sleeve (started with lap band), I can switch to a DS.
BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.
Please don't settle for less than what you really want. I know it's a major inconvenience to wait a bit longer but not as inconvenient as another failed WLS. If your doctor recommends the DS and you have your heart set on it than it would be best to wait than to settle for something you don't really want.
It is a big deal now but I promise you in a year you will be happy you waited for what you want. You have to live with this for the rest of your life. In the grand scheme of things a few weeks is not a big price to pay for having the surgery you want that works best for you.
WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010
High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.
