Nowheregirl

Morning guys! I’ve been quiet since introducing myself, as I was getting ready for my trip/surgery. I had my surgery May 3 and it went wonderfully!!! The most painful part of the entire experience was the IV Potassium- I cried like a baby😬. I’m down 19 lbs so far and feeling great!! My surgeon has me progressing my diet every 10 days, so yesterday was puréed foods. Just an FYI- the nurse in the hospital told me about the bariatric fusion Cherry Iron chews and they’re like eating starburst!

I assume you guys started your pre-op liquid diet today too...?

Make that triplets!! I’m Scheduled for May 3rd as well! I’m having an RNY - revisional from band to sleeve and now RNY.

I was banded in 2002. I had my band removed July 2016 and was revised to a sleeve during the surgery. I haven’t lost any weight as i am constantly hungry and suffer greatly with GERD and severe gastritis. I will be having yet another revision May 3rd, out of state, to RNY. I am very anxious about the recovery 😕. I started my 2 week pre-op diet today and always feel the first 2 days are the hardest. Anyone else starting pre-op today?

I had my sleeve 2 years ago and the GERD is HORRIBLE! I’m currently on 3 meds to control it, but am not having any luck. I am having an RNY in January to hopefully resolve things!

A revision could be a Few things; it could be having a second WLS years after your initial procedure because you’ve gained weight back years later, it could be fixing a problem with a recent procedure or simply having another procedure because the previous did not meet your needs/ reason for the surgery in the first place.

I am in the same boat you guys! I had my band removed 7/16 and sleeve at the same time. Things have been not so great since and I’m having painful GERD since my sleeving. I had Cigna and all was approved for revision, but my husband got a new job and we now have BCBSLA and bariatric surgery is not covered under his new employer 😔. I’m working with my Dr to file an appeal and pray it is accepted!

Hi there! I was wondering if any of you had a successful appeal with BCBS for a revision? Specifically, approved for a sleeve to bypass revision? If so, how was the process and what what were your requirements? thank you!!

Hi there! I was wondering if any of you had a BCBSLA PPO policy and were approved for a sleeve to bypass revision? If so, how was the process and what what were your requirements? thank you!!

Revisions? Anybody? Anyone want to share your story/outcome/regret/ triumph?

Anybody? Lol What kind of revisions have you guys had?

LET’S START FRESH on this topic 😜! I’ll go first! So, the topic of “Surgery didn’t work” is intriguing. If your surgery hasn’t worked from the start, what have you done/are you doing? I’ll tell you that I was banded in 2003, had my band removed and a sleeve ( in the same surgery) and haven’t lost a stinkin’ pound! 2 different doctors. I’m currently working with the Dr who banded me to meet insurance requirements to convert to bypass. Anyone else have a similar situation?

Revisions of all kinds! Please share your experiences!

It's beyond frustrating- depressing. The nausea from hunger pangs has landed me with a monthly prescription of Zofran and 3 different GERD meds. I'm talking to my original surgeon who has recommended bypass, but I also remember the feeling I had with the band and knowing when I was full and the restriction I felt, of which I have none now. I do know that the surgeon who did my sleeve used the largest bougie-42, which has a lot to do with it. I wish I'd have kept my slipped band at this point!! The band was great fo me. I loved that it made me fee full and that is why I'm leaning toward a band on top of my sleeve. However, I cannot find anyone who has had this done which is concerning. I'm hesitant about a bypass as I could be exactly where I now and then have no options!

I am having this issue as well, but going from band to sleeve. I'm 18 months out and haven't lost anything. I feel hungry all the time and am wondering if that is how you are feeling too...? My Dr says I'm a good candidate for a revision, but there are a few options and I'm not sure which would be best- band over sleeve, bypass, or further reduction of the sleeve I have now. I just remember feeling full with my band and haven't had that feeling with my sleeve at all😔