allies journey

Stella thanks for sharing your experience with the bypass surgery. I'm waiting for approval from my insurance companies for the RNY revision after 2 1/2 years post OP for sleeve. I am absolutely miserable and hope that once approved by my insurance companies that I can have surgery soon. Hopefully mine will be as easy as my sleeve surgery was. Good luck Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Is this after sleeve surgery or RNY?? I have had sleeve in October 2016 no real issues with anything for the first 6 wks and then the reflux was back way worse than when I had sleeve done. 2 1/2 years later and I am waiting for approval from my insurance companies for the RNY. My gastrointestinal doctor just did EGD with the Bravo test for documentation as to how bad it is for the insurance companies. But he thinks that I now have Barrettes Esophagus. Hopefully surgery will be approved and a surgery date will be set up soon. Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow that is an elaborate concoction. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

So depressing. I try to make early morning appointments. I always have a drink in my hand so if I go in the afternoon or forget to take my water pills I can easily be up 8 to 10 lbs. So annoying but I actually have contemplated taking a picture of my scale morning of an afternoon appointment. Lol Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

So depressing. I try to make early morning appointments. I always have a drink in my hand so if I go in the afternoon or forget to take my water pills I can easily be up 8 to 10 lbs. So annoying but I actually have contemplated taking a picture of my scale morning of an afternoon appointment. Lol Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Also Sleep Apnea no longer an issue. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

RNY NOT RYN Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had sleeve surgery in October 2016,lost 87 lbs but( gained back 30 and have lost 11 recently),my reflux (GERD),has gotten so much worse than it already was.Instead of 2 pills a day I am taking 4 medications a total of 10 pills a day just for the reflux. I also had a hernia repair at the same time which almost immediately came back. That's why I am waiting for approval from my insurance companies for the RYN surgery. I am absolutely miserable all the time not sorry I had surgery at all as I am no longer type 2 diabetic, no high blood pressure, no high cholesterol and the weight loss is a great plus. Just want the reflux gone. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Awesome to see the loses you are all having. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I totally agree with hospitalization at this point, call 911 and get an ambulance to get you to the hospital. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Violet, I can't believe your surgeon is so insensitive. WTH??I can call my ppl anytime. Yes they do follow up once a year but if you are having problems they should want to help you. I'd be like " Okay so I want names and information on which one of you guys are going to be held responsible if I pass away?". Heck I would contact local news as a human interest story and I bet your doctor will be happy to see you asap because they don't want their reputations ruined. Wow I am so sorry this is happening to you. I am in SC.Not sure where you are. God bless you Allie Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

You probably should call your surgeon office Immediately and try to get with the nutritionist there. I hope you have some good family and friends that check on you frequently. What kind of time frame did you loose from 22 to size 2?? Wondering if it was too fast?? Please be careful and get with your doctor. You need someone to drive you there. Also have someone help you for a few days. Possibly let them get what you need from the store and be sure to take your vitamins. Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had the sleeve 2 1/2 years ago and because I have such severe reflux disease I am now jumping through the hoops and waiting to get approval from my insurance companies to get the revision surgery for the RNY. It happens quite often apparently and I had no clue or i would of just had RNY the first time. My surgeon thought sleeve surgery was best at the time but my gastrointestinal doctor said it was the worst surgery for me because now the acids and foods have no place to go so it keeps going back up my throat constantly. Fingers crossed it will be approved soon. Good luck with your journey e everyone.. Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have Medicare and tricare for life (my husband is retired Army)!! So I didn't have a long wait for approval it took longer to get a surgery date. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Good luck Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Are you guy's possibly losing too fast from not enough calories taken in that can cause you to be dehydrated. Which causes weakness, nausea and tiredness. Be careful and keep your Dr.in the loop.Don't think you are being a nuisance or a whinner. Take care of yourself Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

So maybe part of the weakness could be not enough protein?? Get better soon Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow so sorry your soooooooo nauseous and miserable. Keep your chin up and keep looking for the light and happiness at the end of the tunnel. Bless you Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow that is awesome news. Sounds like you are doing a great job. Thanks for sharing your experience with me. I realize that everyone's surgery and experience is different but knowing what others have been through really does help. When I had the sleeve I had absolutely no problems at all and some people have a really hard time. I have a very high tolerance for pain thankfully. Please keep me posted on your journey and good luck. I had a EGD WITH BRAVO test this past Tuesday and am hoping it is going to be enough for the insurances to get approval for the RNY revision surgery and that it won't take too long to be scheduled for the surgery. Thanks again, Allie Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

WTG ,congratulations on your journey.

Syltx3, I have tricare for life and Medicare I am hoping that they will approve it asap because I am absolutely miserable with my meds not being as effective as it should be. Thanks for posting this post gives me lots of hope. Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Traeleo,I totally agree I would love to know what to expect immediately after the surgery, how long was the hospital stay and how things went the first few weeks. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks for responding to my post and I will definitely appeal if I get turned down. I have my surgeon and my gastrointestinal doctor fighting for my revision surgery so hopefully it will be resolved quickly. I hate being on so many meds for 1 problem and the meds are not working properly now so I'm desperate to find a solution. Thanks again. Allie Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Froufrou, My daughter deals with a 5 mental illness diagnosed daughter whose been hospitalized 7 times since she was 6 and is now almost 18. She's a nurse at a adult autism center every day as well and it's not easy at all. She was trying to get through by drinking a couple of shots at night but the problem and anxiety is still there every day. She gave up the shots 4 weeks ago and looks and feels better herself. You are your child's best advocate. Seeking help is not always easy and since I don't know where you are it's hard to steer you to help but your community should have a autism advisory board. Good luck with your journey and your child. Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow wish I had been told that I could choose to get the RNY but my surgeon said sleeve was best for me. [emoji174]He knew that i already had severe reflux and I had no clue it could get worse. But from taking 2 pills a day to now 10 pills (4 different medications) a day just for the GERD. I am absolutely miserable and the meds are not working properly now. So I am going through the process of getting approved by the insurance company to get the revision done. How long did it take you to get approval for your surgery?My sleeve surgery approval only took 2 months as I have 2 insurance companies. I am now also on zofran for nausea every day mine has gotten so much worse than it was. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app