Does anyone know???

[Punkie]

I had gastric bypass surgery done in 2000. I had lost 118 and felt great. Over the past 2 years though I havae gained 40 pounds back. I'm so depressed. I've been back to my doctor and they tell me just to watch my calorie intake, which I do but I'm still gaining!!!! Do you know of any surgeon that will do the banding after bypass?

[Littleroo27]

Actually, I believe Dr. Ortiz does that. It's considered a higher risk surgery because of existing scar tissue from the gastric bypass and a lot of places will only due it for very specific reasons, but it is done.

I had gastric bypass surgery done in 2000. I had lost 118 and felt great. Over the past 2 years though I havae gained 40 pounds back. I'm so depressed. I've been back to my doctor and they tell me just to watch my calorie intake, which I do but I'm still gaining!!!! Do you know of any surgeon that will do the banding after bypass?

[Kris_TX]

Please see here: http://www.lapbandforum.com/index.php?showforum=10 for topics on lap band over bypass.

Good Luck!

Kris

[mommyrkr]

I am so sorry for you. I can imagine how you feel. It is so amazing you a body can adapt after something like bypass and still take in too many calories. That is what I love about this band. I can just adjust it.

Anyway, Dr. Ortiz does do lapband after bypass. Good luck, and let us know how it goes.

Becki