Lap Band over Gastric Bypass

[dscarlett]

Hi Everyone!

I am considering Lap band over RNY. I had my RNY about 4 years ago and have gained 40 pounds back. My original weight was 232, my lowest was 168. Now, I’m 205. I’m devastated. It felt so good being thin.

Has anyone out there had the Lap band over gastric bypass? Could you share your story with me? Has it been successful? Is it safe? How long have physicians been doing this procedure?

Any insight would be most appreciated. Hope your all having a wonderful day!!!

Thanks all!

Denise

[CALF]

Hi Everyone!

I am considering Lap band over RNY. I had my RNY about 4 years ago and have gained 40 pounds back. My original weight was 232, my lowest was 168. Now, Im 205. Im devastated. It felt so good being thin.

Has anyone out there had the Lap band over gastric bypass? Could you share your story with me? Has it been successful? Is it safe? How long have physicians been doing this procedure?

Any insight would be most appreciated. Hope your all having a wonderful day!!!

Thanks all!

Denise

Hi Denise,

I know nothing about a gastric bypass but I am curious on how you felt with yours initally? I had heard from friends that they can be hard on the body (you have to take scads of vitamins, food passes through and is released almost undigested and that there are certain health risks to be careful of.)

My other question is...if a majority of the food you injest is bypassed...how does a weight gain occur?

I had considered a gastric bypass originally but was 'talked' out of it by family and friends.

If you don't feel comfortable answering my questions I totally understand.

The majority of the folks on this forum have been banded down at the OCC by Dr. Ortiz with very good results. I had very little complications myself (I'm a new bander.) I stick with a strict exercise routine and have cut my food intake by 2/3rds. I'm also making better food choices which has contributed to my present sucess.

You will most likely need to budget fills into your lapbanding expense account if you do decide to proceed with the surgery. Most of us take anywhere from 1-5 fills. There are a few exceptions but the norm seems to be 3 or 4 fills.

I live in Canada and it's less expensive for me to fly to San Diego to have my fill done at OCC then it is to drive from Vancouver Island and have it done in Washington State. The other advantage of having the fill done at OCC is that I know it's being done correctly. And that's a huge factor!!

Hopefully some of this will be of help to you.

Cheers!