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Anyone November 2020
Tannedhaggis2 replied to mgilbert's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So glad I have found this community, it’s exactly what I have been looking for. Surgery date 17 Nov. revision from 15 yr old lapband to sleeve. -
Is duodenal switch too drastic?
Circlesis replied to Bon Bon Jovi's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Resolution rates per Research for both diabetes and hypertension are also best with it. These factored in for my decision as well., Another thing I learned in the process I asked almost this exact question of my surgeon the morning of at the hospital. Basically I said is this too much?? His reply made a lot of sense, he gave his reasons (partly due to this being a revision and therefore not going full deal right out the gate at my lower BMI. Etc The main point I wanted to give is that he explained that he was going to titrate my DS to match my specific current goals and needs per my BMI. In the end I agreed and went ahead and had it done that day. -
Feeling like myself again
Happy Go Lucky posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am finally feeling like myself again. I was expecting to recover much quicker than I did. My revision surgery was done 9.17.20 and I was so uncomfortable and in pain. Now I can sleep on my side (with pillows, I'm a belly sleeper and this is a struggle lol), the Omerparzole has helped so far with GERD, and I can stand and walk for longer periods. I have been doing good on staying hydrated and continue to work on my eating habits and meeting my protein goal (120g). The Premier Protein water taste like chalky cough syrup, as I thought this would be a hack to meet my goal and the unflavored powders do have flavor if that makes sense lol. I can finally bend down and tie my shoes (but it has to be quick lol). The weight loss is slower this time around as we all know with revision but my main focus is my eating habits, exercise, and mental health. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app- 1 reply
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The only option: Revision sleeve to bypass!
mocha2871@yahoo.com posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had my sleeve surgery in 2013 and have had GERD 6 months after the surgery. I have been on omeprazole for 7 yrs. I went from 40 mg once a day to twice a day. My surgeon now feels that a revision is necessary to resolve this issue. I just meet with him on 10/14 and I am scheduled for surgery for 11/19 upon approval from my insurance company. I will have the revision and repair the hiatal hernia I have too. I did not think it would be this soon. I'm a little worried but looking forward to not having to worry about taking these pills and the effects if I dont. Alot of my family does not know I had the sleeve so now Im concerned about Thanksgiving when I will still be on pureed foods. Not sure what I will do but just praying all works out well. Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app -
revision I had my Sleeve/RNY revision 2 days ago...
BestInClass posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
So I did the deed two days ago. Had it done in Mexico and still recovering in the hospital. I’m so ready to go home I can’t stand it. However, so glad I did this. I went from band to sleeve to bypass in an 11 year stretch. I’ve made a lot of mistakes and learned a lot about my body. My goals going forward are to take my food addictions a lot more seriously, and love myself enough to continue my level up phase in life. I’ve gained the Covid 19 (pounds) like everybody else, now it’s time to lose those as well as the other 70-80 lbs I need to shed. 😏 I’m looking forward to this new journey. I know a revision doesn’t take off as much weight as a virgin surgery. Luckily I don’t have a lot to lose. -
Finally on home stretch for revision to bypass
bajankat posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Good afternoon, I've had quite an interesting 18 months after being sleeved. I developed horrible GERD and I have a hernia. I'm finally scheduled for revision after fighting for so long with my insurance company (since August) to be approved. I'm excited but scared due to other surgical complications last year. My date is Oct 29th and I've started the liquid diet today. So far so good. -
Revision due to Reflux and scared!!
Jdymitc replied to bajankat's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Congrats on getting your revision scheduled. I’ll keep my in my thoughts -
Revision due to Reflux and scared!!
bajankat replied to bajankat's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm just seeing this reply. I'm scheduled for my revision on the 29th. starting liquids today -
I have had revision from lapband to gastric bypass 6 weeks ago. I am trying to learn my new norm. One question though, what are some decent go to snacks? I have gotten hungry a couple of times. Any ideas?
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3 days post op and I feel worse...
gehibbs replied to ZeeWP's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
AGREED. I had revision to bypass on 9.04. You have to get the protein into your body. Shakes, scoops in water....whatever it takes. When you do that you will feel better..... -
I'm a sleeve to bypass revision patient and had surgery on 9/29 and I'm still having pain.
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I am just struggling massively right now due to my pre op diet. I am constantly hungry and so tired of the liquids and just not in a good mental place. I feel like I’ve chosen the wrong time to have my revision and worried the surgery isn’t even going to accomplish anything. The wish to eat food is just SO strong and I feel so angry and anxious all the time. I’m just wondering how I’m ever going to make this succeed. I have two more days until I go in for my surgery and am hoping that at least the restriction will make this a little easier as I won’t be constantly starving. just really struggling right now.
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Lapband revision to gastricbypass question
gehibbs posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello....had my lapband removed and revised to gastric bypass 4 weeks ago......i am having a heck if a time knowing when i am full. I havent had any issues luckily. Anyone have any advice or how to's? Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Food Before and After Photos
Nermada replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'd like to think that you just have not found the right filling for that bread, Dr. Tea!😉🤣 Kidding aside, I agree with you. I did not fully swear off refined carbs and grains at the beginning of my journey, but knew I would most likely have to avoid them to speed up the process of losing weight, especially since I'm a revision.(tend to lose a lot slower than virgin procedures) The truth is, the fact that I allow myself the freedom of eating them occasionally, has made me realize that I don't really need/crave them anymore. Instead, I look for an alternative and even then, once in a while will do just fine. It feels foreign and weird to me, but I like it!🤫 How far out are you, Tea? And when did you reach your goal? -
Horrible GERD episode last night
GreenTealael replied to Happy Go Lucky's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Did your Surgeon send you home with a prescription for a PPI? I believe it is fairly common even after revisions to still take them for a few weeks during the healing phase Get Well Soon ❤️ -
Horrible GERD episode last night
Happy Go Lucky posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Last night I woke up choking from acid back up and even threw up a little. Throat on fire and still have nasty taste in my mouth no matter how many times I brush and swish around listerine. I also am wheezing and go no sleep after fear of it happening again. I had revision from vsg to DS (9.17.20)and never suffered from this before but since the revision, this has been an issue(not as scary as last night).I have chewable antacids that helped little but boy was this scary. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Hi! What do you mean you no longer get the full sensation like with the sleeve? I’m currently sleeved but might possibly need revision to bypass due to gerd... what do you feel now with the bypass when you eat, apart from what you mentioned, does it feel a lot different? Do you get dumping syndrome?
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1 year after gastric sleeve problems...
California Guy replied to Anna N.'s topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I have a similar experience to share. I got the sleeve in 2013. About 1 year post op I hadn't reached my goal weight and decided to do a liquid only diet for 4 weeks. We all know liquid diets will result in weight loss. Three weeks in, I felt faint. I almost passed out a few times when going from sitting to standing. I lost my appetite and found no pleasure in anything I did. At this point I had lost 117 lbs. I convinced myself if weight loss was going to make me feel so bad, it wasn't worth it. I gradually let my diet slip and over the next few years gained 90 lbs. This year I went in for a revision to DS. Again, I felt faint frequently. I fainted one time at home and woke up on the tile floor. This time I did some research and consulted my doctors. I attributed the light headedness to a combination of several things. Too much low blood pressure medicine, so we halved it twice. I assumed my blood sugar was low so I added more fruit to my diet. Restrictive diet with many artificial foods (shakes). It was time to advance to a soft food diet so I started eating a great variety of real food and dropped protein shakes completely. I needed more calories. Ketosis, I had a lot of rapid weight loss. At this stage the weight loss slowed a bit. Dehydration. I was doing a lot of outdoor home projects in the Summer. I wasn't getting enough water. I tested as much as I could individually and was able to rule out the blood pressure medicine. Even when I didn't take medicine for days, I was light headed. Even when I drank plenty of water for days, I was light headed all the time. From my experience the second time around, I dealt with the problems and changed everything up until I found the right combination. I eat healthy meals, get plenty of food, and lose weight each month. Four months later, I'm no longer feeling light headed. Today I'm at my lowest weight in 20 years. I know they call loss of satisfaction a form of depression. I never went to a psychiatrist. Maybe I should have but I don't feel I would get much benefit from them. My advice is to evaluate your nutrition plan and eliminate anything that isn't natural food. Natural sugars in fruit are better than anything with added sugars. Protein in lean meats is better than protein shakes or bars. -
Weight Loss and Probiotics
California Guy replied to peachadee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I came back home after 5 days in the hospital for my duodenal switch revision. I weighed 23 lbs. more than when I left! I literally ate nothing during those 5 days. I had as little of the liquid diet components as possible. This weight was all IV fluids. I was on IV everyday for 5 days. I had IV infiltration due to a poor IV placement. I dropped 5 lbs. per day for 5 days. Don't gauge progress day by day. It is best to track your weight and look at the month to month change. You may even stall for a full month, but overall, you'll progress fine if you follow your diet. -
Anyone go into surgery alone?
California Guy replied to samiaam25's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was dropped off by my wife. My surgery was at the end of May. No visitors were allowed in the hospital but they were allowed in the operating waiting room, for a quick visit if desired. I decided to go alone anyway. In May, no one wanted to go near a hospital There was a lot of uncertainty and perceived risk around hospitals due to COVID. It was more difficult for my family since they didn't get good phone reports back from the surgeons or hospital but they knew there were some issues not going as planned. My first surgery (Day 1) was cut short. They resolved a hiatal hernia and removed the gallbladder. Required a second surgery (Day 3) to investigate and resolve a common bile duct stricture. I had the third surgery (Day 4) and got the revision to duodenal switch done. Went home on Day 5. Despite planning to be there only one or two nights, and having 7 procedures over 3 days of surgery, I felt great and recovered quickly. I'm grateful for the excellent care and precautions taken to ensure my weight loss surgery would be safe and successful. I wasn't nervous at all going into the first surgery. I have complete trust in the Surgeon's experience. I was well motivated to make a drastic change to improve my health. It paid off for sure. -
Revision to DS on 10/6 here so only 6 days behind you.
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Period starting around surgery day
Starwarsandcupcakes replied to SAS11's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon wouldn’t preform surgery if I was on hormonal birth control because it can increase the risk of clots. That being said, I started my period on VSG to RNY revision surgery day. They gave me hospital mesh underwear and a pad. Mine are super heavy if I’m not on birth control and causes menstrual related anemia so I did end up getting iron through IV while in the hospital but any pain was covered by the pain medication I received. -
Period starting around surgery day
Circlesis replied to SAS11's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would either reschedule or try the pill route if that would work. Having just been through revision surgery this week it is very fresh in my mind and I would not want to deal with that situation myself on top of everything else! -
I had my revision on Tuesday I was hoping he could remove this scar tissue but he said it was too much so they had to reroute my intestines to another part of my stomach. He couldn't guarantee me this scar tissue wouldn't build up again in the new spot but I'm going to take it day by day.
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not everyone's GERD gets worse. Some people have reported theirs actually got better....and with some it stayed the same. But it (getting worse) does happen to a significant minority of people - so it's a risk, but it's not inevitable. Also, you wouldn't necessarily need another surgery if yours happens to get worse. It can sometimes be medically managed (i.e., with PPI's). People with really severe cases sometimes have revisions - but I don't know what the overall percentage of that is. It's not everyone, though.
