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You certainly have been through the wringer on this, and for that I, too, am sorry to see your struggles.
It does seem that a revision of some sort is called for, and a second opinion (and even third...) is certainly called for in cases like yours (or really for any revision.) My suggestion is to find a surgeon from the DS (duodenal switch) world for another opinion, as the DS is a more complex bariatric procedure that most surgeons don't offer, DS docs tend to come from the top of the class, and as the DS uses the VSG as its basis, they tend to be the most experienced surgeons around when it comes to sleeve problems as they have been doing them a lot longer than most bariatric surgeons.
My first choice for discussing a problem such as yours would be Dr. Ara Keshishian, who is down in the LA area. People come from all over the country to see him on complex revisions and other bariatric problems, so he is used to doing virtual consults (at least the initial one) so you don't have to travel to get an idea as to what solutions there may be for your problem. A bit close to you would be Drs. Rabkin, Jossert or Cirangle, all in different practices in the SF area, but all from the DS world and well experienced with sleeves.
It is good to hear that your doc has tried a Nissen; while not particularly new, it is somewhat unusual with the sleeve as there isn't much fundus left to plicate, so many bariatric surgeons go straight to an RNY revision as they don't know how to do the Nissen on a sleeve. I have a small hiatel hernia and talked to Dr. K about it, but it isn't appropriate for my situation, but since my symptoms are mild, it is a wait and see situation - I'm not eager to go to the RNY as it's something of a surgical dead end that removes a lot of options once you go there (but it generally works well once you do.)
Good luck in working this through....

I'm having surgery August 12th!! Good luck to everyone!!!

I'm having surgery August 12th!! Good luck to everyone!!!

I also had to have a Cpap. I got mine a week ago and just now getting use to sleeping with it. I wouldn't think it would delay your surgery date. My surgery date is the 12th and this was scheduled just this week!! Good luck!!

I am scheduled for August 12th!! Woohoo!! Finally!'

I finally have a date. I was hoping for July but my surgeon is scheduling 5 wks out so August 12th is now my date!! So ready to get this done!!

Pre-surgery visit hotel accomdations paid for, plane ticket purchased, balance of surgery cost paid; I.AM.READY. Exactly 30 days from today I am on the plane to Puerto Vallareta

Just got back from my consultation and I am so so happy to finally start this journey! I have my first nutritionist meeting tomorrow, which marks the first day of my 3 month supervised diet (I have Cigna and they require it).
While I am excited to start the process, I can't help but feel like October (when my surgery will probably be) is just sooo far away! Did anyone else have this feeling when they first started off? I am actually taking the Bar Exam in 29 days so hopefully this month will go by quickly because I'll be studying so often that I won't be able to think about it!
I've been lurking for a while reading everyone's stories so I am excited that I can join in now!

August 12th here. @@reaching high , we're the same day. We should chat a bit for support.

Am scheduled for August 12th!! Super excited!!!

Am scheduled for August 12th!! Super excited!!!

I am scheduled for August 12th!! Woohoo!! Finally!'

I also had to have a Cpap. I got mine a week ago and just now getting use to sleeping with it. I wouldn't think it would delay your surgery date. My surgery date is the 12th and this was scheduled just this week!! Good luck!!

How is everyone doing with they pre op stuff!? How do you guys feel? Excited nervous anxious.....and doubt?? I am august 11th and I am feeling a bit nervous LOL but really excited

After almost a year of waiting between pre op visits and finally a visit with the surgeon, I have my surgery sched for Aug 13th which seems even further away. The surgeon did ask me if I was willing to move up the date if he had a cancellation to which I said yes!!! I'm planning to start a pre op diet at the end of July which will consist of 2 shakes a day and a small meal a day. I'm so ready to get on with the surgery bit I enjoy ready lots of info on this site. I will also start going back to the support group mtgs after surg. By then, I'll have more to identify with... :-) Good luck to you!!

Congratulations!

Thats great!!! Congrats!! I got my date today too!! August 5th!! Very excited

Congratulations!

Awesome!!!!

Have a surgery date!!! So excited!! I will be joining the losers bench August 12th!! So excited!!

I live in Iuka but having surgery with Dr Pinson in Tupelo! Date set this week for August 12!! So excited!! I did a contract at Baptist in Oxford about twelve years ago! There where some good people there! And we are huge Ole Miss fans!!!

Have a surgery date!!! So excited!! I will be joining the losers bench August 12th!! So excited!!

I can't believe that June 23rd has come so fast. I am ready, but still a good amount of nerves have set in.
I have had SO little in the way of calories and nutrients over the past week. My appetite has just completely vanished on the 2 wk pre-op diet and it has been very hard to intake anything. I've had mostly shakes, and now I"m hoping I haven't ingested so little that i will be in trouble. Good news is today I get to have REGULAR juices, popcicles, etc to carry my blood sugar through tomorrow.
I know that there is a religious board, but there is very little activity on there. I would like to ask those who are so inclined to keep me in your thoughts, prayers and such over the next few days.
I will see everyone over on the post-op board!!!!!

Have a surgery date!!! So excited!! I will be joining the losers bench August 12th!! So excited!!

Have a surgery date!!! So excited!! I will be joining the losers bench August 12th!! So excited!!