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jerseygrl684 · 11-05-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rsw

I hate my lap band and having it converted to RNY in a few months. The success has been minimal, and the discomfort and amount of follow up have been enormous. I chose the RNY instead of the sleeve b/c there is a lot more history of proven effectiveness. I am 75 pounds overweight, so it seems a little extreme, but my surgeon told me he doesn't think I will get too thin and he believes it will be effective. So I decided to do it, tho some may think I'm a little crazy. Of course, lots of people have much better luck w/ the band. Not really helpful I guess, but that's my story.

75 lbs overweight and you are getting rny? what is the reason you hate your band?

rsw · 11-06-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jerseygrl684

75 lbs overweight and you are getting rny? what is the reason you hate your band?

My band has never controlled my appetite at all. It def slows down how much I can eat, but I never ever feel full, so just continually want to eat. I often get nauseous when I eat, but once the nausea passes, I just want to eat more. I usually have it very restricted because that's all that helps at all, but recently, I have been totally unable to keep it very restricted because the reflux got so bad. But most importantly, I never lost much weight. I will say that I didn't gain in the years I had it, so it obviously was somewhat effective. Now I have the band emptied and I am gaining rapidly. So my surgeon pointed out to me that it's not working for me. I really wouldn't have thought I was a candidate, but it was his suggestion.

Melfi · 11-06-2009, 05:42 PM

I went to my PCP today and his answer to me was that my risk for complications are far greater if I remain overweight. He totally supported my possible decision. He also told me that his wife is getting banded next month as she was over 300 pounds and growing. I feel so much better now - just still am leaning towards the sleeve rather than the band. A little nervous about post op pain though as I do not handle that well. I also cannot take too much time off at work.