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Questions about dumping syndrome. I need to know m - I got a lapband back in 2007...long story short, I am working on getting a revision to the RNY in about a month. I am very curious to know more about the "dumping syndrome". For ex...

Getting Closer. - Here is the update. I have been working so hard to get all of my requirements for surgery. I have been to the Pysch Consult, Sleep Consult, Endocrinologist, Cardiologist, Radiologi...

...and here we go again... - So, for a long time I have considered having a revision. I have researched a lot. I considered getting the DS surgery but in the end I have decided on the gastric bypass. I have se...

Lap-Bander seeking info for revision decision-Suga - I am a bander and looking to revise. Trying to decide between the RNY or DS. I am worried about the "dumping" that I have heard about. What happens if you "dump" in public? Is it p...

Consultation got me MORE confused! - I had my lap band put in 7/2007. needless to say, after years of dealing with this and very little weight loss, I am looking to revise. I had a consultation with a doctor who does ...

Ulcers - I have bee having pain on and off for years.  It gets worse each time. they determined my gall bladder wasnt functioning perfectly but before they decided to remove it, they ordere...

messed up insides. - Yesterday I went for an upper-endoscopy. For the past few years i have had on and off episodes of extreme stomach pain. I had a hida scan which determined that my gall bladder was ...

I NEVER want to get "stuck" again. - I have a lap band that I want GONE. What I would really like to know... Do any of the other types of surgeries have a chance for similar hellish symptoms like the lap band? I am re...

20lbs of Regret - I had my surger about 4 years ago. it was working for a short time, and then, NOTHING. I am prob about 20lbs less than when I first had the surgery. It is so depressing to think of...

Regret - I completely regret getting this lapband. I sometimes feel that it has given me an eating disorder! Most people don't know about my lapband and so when i am too tight to eat, I hav...

looking for a new surgeon - Well, last post was in July. I remember feeling so depressed then. With the awful remarks from my surgeon. Feeling helpless and sad. Two years after my band and well on my way to g...