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Hi all. Long time lurker but first time posting 😆 I was ‘sleeved’ a few years back, was successful in losing some weight, though due to different circumstances regained a large portion of that weight and also developed qUite severe GERD. My surgeon has recommended the bypass for me which is now all booked in for December 2020. Feeling excited, nervous, fear of failure again etc. hoping for a smooth journey ahead and will definitely looking forward to being a part of this community. Thanks!
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Sleeve to DS
GottaBeBlair replied to Happy Go Lucky's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi Kozyjozie! Of course you’d have to consult with a doc to see if you are a good candidate for revision but I was the same as you. I regained almost all of my weight after having a child. I chose a revision to DS versus RNY since VSG is the first step of a DS surgery. So when I was revised, they didn’t touch my tummy, just completed the intestinal procedure. Please note that far less data is available on revisions, so the outcome may not be as significant as you’d like it to be. I am losing less than I did with my original procedure but I am losing much more than I would have on my own. I suggest before you even jump down the rabbit hole to really figure out why you regained. And come to terms with the excuses, so you won’t repeat. I got therapy as well. Hope that helps! -
Sleeve to DS
kozyjozie replied to Happy Go Lucky's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
DS REVISION. Is this for me. Sorry spell correction was on. It’s been five years. I keep trying and can’t take the weight back off. I really need help. -
Sleeve to DS
kozyjozie replied to Happy Go Lucky's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hello everyone. I had the sleeve done august 17 2015. I lost 70 pounds in the first year. Little by little my weight started to come back. Now I’m the same weight I was before doing the surgery. Would this da revision be an option for me? I really would appreciate any advice you could give. I need to get healthy again. -
Anyone had a revision to original gastric bypass?
MISTY_CEE035 replied to Jsteelecat's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have aetna EPO. I wonder if I qualify for a revision. Do you have a diagnosis code. Mitsy -
Anyone had a revision to original gastric bypass?
Jsteelecat replied to Jsteelecat's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi Misty, I am in NYC. I saw Dr Chaio at Mercy Medical center on Long Island. He was the only one at the NY Bariatric group that would take my insurance. But the NY Bariatric group routinely does revision surgeries so if you have private insurance you can check them out! -
Anyone had a revision to original gastric bypass?
MISTY_CEE035 replied to Jsteelecat's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hello I hope you are doing. Congratulations on the revision of the Gastric Bypass. If you would not mind sharing the name of the surgeon who conducted your revision in case I experience the same issue and may need to seek further medical support. Are you in NYC? Misty -
New Tastebuds
Starwarsandcupcakes replied to beautifullyblessed's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I used to hate smooth peanut butter by itself (as opposed to in baked goods) and now find it’s ok with pretzels or on a wasa cracker. For a while after my VSG the only liquid aside from protein shakes I could drink was grape Powerade zero (super weird). After my revision though water tastes so good so it’s much easier now. There have definitely been times I craved something and it turned out to be just meh. I’m just glad I haven’t lost my love of spinach! And oddly, my tolerance for spicy foods has gone up and I enjoy it more. 🤷♀️ -
Revision to Bypass due to Gerd
Starwarsandcupcakes replied to Reina44's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Revision surgery was the best thing I ever did to reduce my GERD. I was only 8 months post VSG when I had my revision so still in weight loss so I can’t answer the question as to whether or not it’ll cause further weight loss for you. I’m almost 3 months post VSG to RNY revision and I’ll admit I only take my protonix when I remember and will be talking with my surgeon about discontinuing it at my next visit. Before revision surgery I was taking 2 40mg protonix, 60mg Pepcid, and upwards of 12 tums a day. I also no longer aspirate while sleeping and I don’t have any more hiccups that were worsening daily for over 4 months for which I’m sure my coworkers are also grateful! -
Revision to Bypass due to Gerd
Hop_Scotch replied to Reina44's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I haven't had a revision, but hopefully this search link will help you, there are a number of posts about revision to bypass within the search link https://www.bariatricpal.com/search/?q=revision bypass -
I’m sorry your recovery was so rough! Congrats your losses so far and on getting through it. I recently revised from sleeve to DS myself.
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Hello, I had the gastric sleeve September 2017 and I have lost about 60 lbs. I've had the worst issue with Gerd and taking medicine everyday sucks, also concerned with the long-term effects of the taking the medication. I had an EGD and have gastric sleeve stenosis and angulation of the incisura. Doctor says the only way to correct the issue is to have a gastric bypass. I am so nervous about doing this all over again and was scared that I would lose too much weight. He advised that I wouldn't lose that much. Can anyone give me details about their experience with their revision to Bypass? How was the transition?
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Hello I'm looking to do a revision. I had my original RNY in Ohio. I moved to Decatur, GA 4 years ago. Any good suggestions on Surgeons? Sent from my SM-N970U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Can anything be done after gastric bypass
Shonabear29 replied to deannaculp's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I'm 8 years out and started gaining after the loss of my oldest son and being in a car accident a year ago. There is revision surgery for us that had the rny. I'm been studying it. Before I do it though I want to see if I can lose on my own. So I have gone back to the basics where I was at week 2 post op. I've lost 3 lbs in a week. Having a hard time getting water in but I'm trying. Also I'm walking 30 minutes a day. I'm tracking everything. Need to go buy a new scale though. I don't know where I misplaced the one I had. Sent from my SM-N970U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Only popped back in now, I’m two years since my MSG revision. I’ve spent the last year hanging around 84 kgs so I’ve another 20 to go (was 135kg at MSG surgery). I have to get back on track as I know how to cheat 🤣
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once you are approved you are good. I was a 44bmi with no co's..... my doc said to not lose a pound till i did. Then after i was approved i could lose if i wanted to. On the 2 week liq diet i lost more than 10lbs. When i got then sleeve my bmi was 31(8/28/19) with no co's, but even though it was done 2.5 years after band removal it still was considered a revision. He noted my chart with my first bmi of 44 (2009), what i had gotten too 26 (2017) with the band. Of course, my insurance didn't cover the removal or the sleeve.... 14k out of pocket for the sleeve. I am so grateful...... my bmi is now a 21. 5'2" 120lbs
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Had my sleeve to DS revision. I was in OR like 8 hours. But I’m walking and takings sips of water and broth. Biggest pain is getting up and sitting down. Also had hiatal hernia repaired
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Congrats on your revision! Welcome to the forum! Keeps us posted on your progress.
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Sleeve to Bypass for weight loss?
Circlesis replied to Christina760's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I should add that I recently revised from sleeve to DS due to some regain after 6 years -
Sleeve to Bypass for weight loss?
Circlesis replied to Christina760's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
My understanding from the doc is that revising to bypass is not ideal for much weight loss. If you have reflux that is something else to consider however. -
Had band to sleeve revision done on the 19th. Little pain where the port was taken out. Still in liquid phase of post op diet.
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Can't drink any fluids
Starwarsandcupcakes replied to munchifox's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
What did your doctor end up saying? For a while after my VSG all I could drink was grape Powerade zero or Walmart brand grape water bottle packets; I don’t know what it was but definitely strange as I hated artificial grape anything before surgery. After my VSG to RNY revision though it was much easier to drink anything except if it was icy cold. In that case it would come right back up. Now that I’m a few months out from revision it’s much easier to get in cold drinks. -
BCBS revision requirements
RickM replied to lex2287's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The general industry practice is, assuming that there isn't any "1 WLS per lifetime" restrictions, is that for regain or inadequate weightloss problems, the same basic BMI rules apply (40 or above, or 35 with comorbidities). With a complication such as your GERD, however, it is no longer considered a "revision" as a surgery addressing the complication. The policy bulleting on WLS for your policy may or may not be that specific in this case, and you need to get a reading from the insurance company for you specific circumstance. Your surgeon's office should have an insurance coordinator on staff who handles all of this, as they know the language and the in's and out's of the system. Since it is how they (the doctor's office) get paid, it really is their job to do so. Perhaps there is another surgeon in your area who has a better business office? Assuming that the original surgery was covered by insurance, a complication such as this is usually covered as well. -
BCBS revision requirements
kelleycross@hotmail.com replied to lex2287's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have BCBSTX and needed revision due to GERD and was approved. My plan had a $3,000 copy for Weightloss surgery so that is what my out of pocket was. -
I am looking for revision due to GERD and a little weight gain back from sleeve. My GERD is so bad I have been waking up choking on it. I called BCBS to ask them their requirements and the woman referenced me to a page in the book that clearly states NOTHING about revision requirements. I’m miserable. The dr office won’t even look at me u til I find out if revision is covered by my insurance and they simply just won’t give me a yes or no answer.
