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I received a gastric sleeve back in June of 2016 so I'm coming up on my 5 year anniversary. I at one time weighed nearly 500 pounds and got the surgery at 380 as I lost 120 pounds on my own prior to surgery. I was down all the way to 160 pounds. My doctor even said I could stand to gain a few pounds. Problem is, I gained more than a few. I currently weigh about 330 pounds now. I have developed a hernia that will probably need to be surgically repaired. Given that, I'm considering a revision. Can a hernia be repaired while doing a revision? Has anyone gone from a sleeve to bypass? What are the differences you experienced with a sleeve vs bypass? I will also add I'm in the process of seeing a psychiatrist. I've learned I have social anxiety and the weight loss wasn't a cure for that anxiety. I'm almost looking at it as a do over and continuing therapy after surgery. Anybody have success doing a revision?
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Interested in stories of VGS TO SIPS After many years
CJ562 posted a topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
So I didn’t have a good experience with communication with my surgical team. And I thought I was getting “resleeved” when I had my SIPs revision but my stomach wasn’t touched just the malabsorption piece was done. I’m kind of bummed because I really wanted a do-over and I’m not sure how successful just the malabsorption piece is. so back story I had sleeve done in 2014 day of surgery weight 265 I got down to 170 but it didn’t last long I started gaining weight and once covid hit I gained about 45lb in 2020 alone. I got up to 268 on the day of my revision (went all the way to 280 before I started liquid diet presurgery.) I’m about 2 weeks post and yes I’ve lost 11 lbs but I feel it has to do with the fact I’m still on liquid. What happens when I start eating solids again? Has anyone had experience with SIPs malabsorption piece only so many years post sleeve? Is it still successful? preop liquid diet 4/21 280lbs Revision surgery 4/26 268lbs Two weeks post 5/10 258 lbs -
Did you develop GERD and/or Hiatal Hernias?
KateinMichigan replied to Alejandra G's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I went to WL support groups for 1 year before I had the sleeve. GERD was very common; but I discounted it because I didn’t understand that it’s NOT Your garden variety Pop-a-tums GERD. (I don’t think many of the Doctors really know how bad this type of GERD is.) The Bypass patients seemed to have really intense energy problems “, mal-nutrition and gas - so I opted for what I thought would be occasion TUMS. LOL - yeah - NO. People don’t go in for revision for that! I wish I could jump in a time machine and cancel the surgery. -
This happened to me with fluids, it would not go down. The reflux, heartburn were so painful I would throw up. Not to mention I was severely dehydrated, it was awful. I had a scan that showed the fluid stuck literally in my throat. They said this was very dangerous because it can go into the lungs and I went into surgery days later, right in the middle of the pandemic when hospitals only took emergency cases, last July. I was so scared, everyone in the hospital was paranoid as was I. My surgeon looked like an astronaut he was so covered up when he performed the surgery. I had to mention this because that showed how incredibly dangerous the lap band can be. And that is where the nightmare began. I had this weight so under control that I truly felt I would never put on the weight again. Exercising daily, eating very healthy, I really thought this was it. No more struggles after 10 years of keeping it under control. And then in one year, it all came back and then some. I remember my surgeon saying, most people have a revision to remove scar tissue and then have the sleeve done to keep the weight under control. Who could have known that this would be so incredibly hard? It was devastating. If I knew then what I know now I would have done it even thinner because this is, for me anyway's, a way of life. I must always try and try hard to stay on the path of mindful eating and exercising. Day 16 post op 13lbs weight loss Started bike riding. I had mine on the 26th and have lost 13 lbs. I am so excited !!!!! i have the go-ahead to exercise but I am not really eating so I am being careful. so excited to start this next chapter. It was impossible for me to lose 13 lbs before, I feel so much better knowing the weight is finally starting to come off!
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April surgeries
JaleeHaas replied to BigDreamer2021's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
4/13 bypass revision from installed Lapband 2008, removed 12/1/20 due to severe GERD and erosion! So glad I finally got rid of my band NO more acid reflux! -
Does time of day impact fullness?
JaleeHaas replied to meggs353's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had Lapband surgery 2008 and went from 322 down to 148…. seemed like I could never eat first thing in the morning or at least until about 9:30 or 10. I just had my gastric bypass revision 4/13 after having my band removed 12/1/20 due to esophagus erosion from severe acid reflux from my band and so far no issues with eating… not feeling hunger currently and have reminders set for when it’s time to eat -
I need some advice. I am about 7 weeks post op from revision. My brother passed away last week. I am having a hard time coping. Emotional eating is no longer an option. I would like 1/2 glass of wine. I know that transfer addiction is real to I’m being mindful of my triggers. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Half way through revision and blammo! (I'm stressed)
Les M posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
My first post to this forum and I'm grateful I found you. My surgeon does Band to Bypass in two steps. I had my band removed about two months ago. Except for tugging on a stitch I didn't know was there and having that hurt bad, it went smoothly. Four days ago I went in for step two... RNY. I was told in advance that there was about 20% chance that adhesions from a prior surgery (colon resection) might prevent the doc from pulling up the small intestine to meet the stomach. Imagine my surprise when I woke up and the nurse handed me ice water to drink. I knew I didn't have the bypass. Why? Holy Can of Worms Batman! I'm still waiting to get photographs from the doctor since I barely remember seeing them in post op but my initial Band Surgeon (Dr. Kuri in TJ) something "EXTREMELY" rare. (yup, my doc replied in caps to that) When I had the band in 2004 he said he put an extra stitch in to avoid slippage. I'm not sure what I have yet but apparently it was to dangerous to fix. I know there were stitches the doctor couldn't see when he removed the band and that my stomach is in the wrong place and he couldn't fix it. I've tried contacting Dr. Kuri just to find out what his technique was called or if my doc could talk to him or something. No such luck. My stomach is in knots in every way possible. I'm hoping to find out more about Dr. Kuri's surgical technique around 2004. Staff non-responsive so far. -
Advice about what’s to come
GreenTealael replied to Mother of boys's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Most surgeons aren’t doing the band anymore so it might be tough to find medical support if you need it. You may only be able to find surgeons who are willing to remove them and revise to a different WLS. RNY and VSG are the most popular by far. Ask your surgeon questions. The choice between them should be based on what’s best for you. Hopefully your surgeon can explain the factors that go into their recommendations and you choose based on research and your comfort level. I would recommend protecting yourself from information overload especially watch “experience” video or reading testimonials. Your experience will be totally your own. I also recommend If at all possible to clean and organize your space to be clutter free so your recovery is smoother (Imagine tripping on something after having surgery or needing to clean your bathroom or mop the floors immediately after surgery). Good Luck ❤️ -
I just googled "BCBS of TN bariatric surgery" and found this. This is pretty typical - most companies require some kind of medical complication from the first surgery before they'll cover the second one. But I'd check with them regardless. Procedures That MIGHT BE Covered The following procedures MIGHT BE covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield Tennessee: Revision Surgery (either Lap-Band Revision or Gastric Bypass Revision) is possible with EITHER of the following conditions met: Physician documented medical complication Physician documented surgical complication
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I don't know anything about BCBS of TN, but it's kind of a crap shoot when it comes to revisions. Some will only cover them if there's some medical issue with surgery #1 - and some don't cover revisions at all (like my friend who's having awful problems with her 10-year-old lap band - her insurance company won't pay for revision, in spite of the fact she's been hospitalized with issues and her doctors have said she needs to have a revision). Hopefully yours will cover it, though!
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Considering Revision - 1 day post-op Band Removal
TatiBR82 replied to TatiBR82's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Thank you for your input- I appreciate it! It's so weird because since my lapband removal, I have been having terrible heartburn, and didn't have it before lapband. Not sure if it's part of the recovery. If I do decide to do any revision surgery; most likely it will be RNY. -
February 2019 weight loss buds
froufrou replied to TheMarine79's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you for the encouragement! I am getting all of my hospital requirements done - just need the psych eval and Bariatric class and I will be good to go for the revision. -
Has anyone with BCBS of TN been able to get a revision surgery?? I had a gastric sleeve in 2013 and lost 120lbs. Well 2 kids and pandemic later I’ve gained about 80lbs back. Any information will be helpful and appreciated.
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Conversion of Sleeve to Bypass
ResQNinja replied to NCmomof3_fightsback's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had a VSG in 2012, lost a baby in 2016, then struggled with secondary infertility for 3 years, got pregnant in 2019, ended up needing emergency surgery and thus had a miscarriage, got pregnant again in July 2019 and my rainbow baby boy was born in March 2020.... during a pandemic! So needless to say I too hve gained my weight back. I am just now starting the process to get a revision. I have bad reflux as well. -
Hello, I have a lap band and am seriously considering revision to gastric bypass. With the lap band, I have by far the most restriction with my first meal of the day. If I’m going to get stuck, overly full, or throw up, it’s almost always with breakfast which can set off a chain reaction throughout the day. I know the surgeries are very different, so I’m curious if people with bypass notice differences in their ability to tolerate food throughout the day. Thanks!
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Did revision due to weight gain actually work for you?
Tina Leo replied to JulieCab's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am near 2 months out from Bypass to bypass revision. Weight loss is slower this time around, but I'm actually glad of it. It is consistent and manageable- I feel good. My vitamin levels have been stable - a million times better than after my original bypass. I have a long way to go yet, but so far, worth it. -
VET Looking for Buddies and Pen Pals!
MichiganChic replied to Ashleyin_Onederland's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Hi, your story sounds a little like mine! I am 8 years out, had great success, and then life got in my way, too. My highest was 325, and I was 306 on the day of my surgery. I’ve been struggling for the last 3-4 years to get back to goal, but the truth is that I am hanging around 215, and I need to be at 175 (my lowest was 160, but it was shockingly thin on me). Anyway, over The winter I ballooned up to 132, and in the last 10 weeks I’ve lost down to 212. My first goal is 199, and then 185, and then we will go from there. I even went to my surgeon to see about a revision, which he will do. For the moment I’ve decided against it because as long as I restrict my eating, I don’t have as much trouble with reflex, and clearly, I can lose weight. I just don’t want another surgery if I can avoid it. The hard reality for me is that I have to remain ever vigilant and keep my calories consistently 1000-1100 for slow loss, and more like 900 to see the scale move at 1-2 pounds per week. I would love to connect with you and support each other, and anyone else who wants to join in! -
Did revision due to weight gain actually work for you?
NewMe3 replied to JulieCab's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
So I did have revision surgery sleeve to bypass. I’ll be honest and say straight up I did have it to help with my GERD. (Which I no longer have symptoms of) however also for weight loss! My highest weight (before sleeve) was 120kg. I got down to 90kg lowest however regained back up to 110kg. I am now 6 months post revision surgery and I am now down to my lowest ever of 80kg! I am so happy with my revision surgery and am happy with my results so far. Although my loss is a little slower this time around, I am sticking to my plan and weight is consistently moving downwards. No regrets. All the best to you :) -
Did revision due to weight gain actually work for you?
JulieCab posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hello! It’s been a long time since I’ve been on these boards! I was sleeved in 2011 and am now scheduled for revision to MGB in June. my question is directed to those of you who chose revision due to weight gain, not because of GERD, not that I don’t appreciate the view points of you all who revised due to GERD but because I really want to hear form folks whose primary reason for revision was to address weight regain. i am almost back up to my highest weight pre sleeve and I see such mixed results. What has your experience if you had revision to actually lose weight? Was it worth the expense? Did you get the results you were hoping for? -
Severe Food Addiction
froufrou replied to Roses436's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I have the same problem @roses436 - I think about food ALL the time and graze ALL the time. Not good for RNY... I’ve gained 25 lbs back (I didn’t even reach goal) and am now going to be having a revision (3rd surgery - went from sleeve to RNY and now to distal). THIS time though I am going to get some therapy for my stupid brain... hopefully I can sort this out once and for all because I do not want to keep repeating the same mistakes over and over. Like you I smoked - I used to smoke 20 a day and gave up. The thing is, you can avoid cigarettes but you can’t avoid food. My advice is to get some therapy - I honestly think it’s the only way otherwise it seems some of us are doomed to repeat our ways. Surgery does not fix it - not for eaters like us. -
Reading this just 25 minutes after your update! I just submitted everything to my insurance today, and I’m going with bypass. This forum actually what was convinced me, last year, to do bypass. 1. too many stories of revision surgeries after sleeve since your body still absorbs the same amounts of food, unlike bypass. I know it’s not everyone, but I saw too many to make me feel confident in my ability to comply long term without a second layer of help (malabsorption.) 2. Diabetes runs rampant in my family. I’m not there yet but it’s an eventuality I wanted to do away with. 3. Someone above mentioned that bypass is so drastic... and sure, it is, but it doesn’t make sleeve less drastic in comparison. With sleeve, your stomach is essentially amputated, and with bypass your intestines are rearranged. They’re both hard, I just had to pick the “hard” I felt was worth all the trouble. Bypass was it for me. I spoke with my nutritionist today about duodenal switch, and though you lose more weight, you have more vitamin deficiencies and it’s harder to carry a pregnancy, which I eventually want to do. I’m glad you made the right choice for you!
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Revision from sleeve to bypass 8 days post op
nbw1220 replied to funky's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Had my revision on March 29th and it was a much longer surgery than we had anticipated .. took about 5 or 6 hrs but everything turned out okay.. I stayed an extra day in the hospital bc of how tired I was.. I could barely sip anything. Recovery at home went well. I did have A LOT of pain but that was probably due to the additional work they had to do and the length of surgery..I had more scarring and my sleeve was bigger than they thought..I am feeling great now..down 18lbs, no heartburn, Gerd or acid relux. It is slower this time around but I was also much bigger with my first surgery. Hw ever:400 Day of Sleeve surgery:350 Lw post op 1-2yrs: 230 Hw prior to revision: 290 Day of revision surgery: 278 1st day Post op: 288 Cw :260 -
Considering Revision - 1 day post-op Band Removal
TatiBR82 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hello Everyone My name is Tati - 39 and seeking to get you all's input and feedback. Back in 2012 I made the decision to get Lap Band Surgery; let me say this though; it was for ALL the wrong reasons!!! I had been working out faithfully and lost 40lbs on my own until one day while riding my motorcycle I got cut off and hit ending up in the trauma unit. I lost mobility of my left arm (temporarily), couldn't work out and depression sat in and I gained it all back. So I needed an "easy fix" or so I thought, that turned out to be not so easy!!! After 9 1/2 years - Today; May 5, 2021 I am sitting here bandaged up, in pain from Band Removal and rethinking EVERYTHING! Now at 39y/o I sit at my heaviest weight in my life. I only managed to lose a total of 30lbs before complications began and I have since regained all that weight back, PLUS an additional 55lbs Now I have the ultimate decision to make; Leave it alone; or have Revision Surgery - and If I take that route; which one do I choose - VSG or RYGB. This time for the right reasons and beinh familiar with one journey; and most importantly, I KNOW it's NOT easy! May 19th, 2021 I have my follow-up for my band removal and make the decision of which surgery to go with. I initially got the Band to be "safe" because it is not permanent and less invasive. Some are saying to revise to VGS and others RYGB. I have been reading threads here and other stuff online and see that a lot of people have had GERD and other issues with the VGS and revising to RYGB. TIA -Tati -
Revision from sleeve to bypass 8 days post op
Reina44 replied to funky's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had my revision on March 23 due to GERD. I have lost 18 lbs thus far and it definitely has been slow. How has everyone else doing?
