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Members explored whether a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band can be done after a roux-en-y bypass, with one member sharing they are... Read more

Members explored whether a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band can be done after a roux-en-y bypass, with one member sharing they are currently pursuing this option and waiting to meet with their surgeon once medical records from their original surgery are reviewed. Several members offered practical guidance on obtaining old medical records, including contacting the hospital directly for copies (even if it was bought out), requesting records be mailed or sent to a new surgeon, or reaching out to state public records departments that maintain patient treatment databases. A recurring theme was the acknowledgment that all weight loss surgeries are tools requiring lifelong commitment to diet and exercise changes, with members candidly sharing their own struggles with weight regain, thyroid issues, and the frustration of weight that seems impossible to lose despite their best efforts.