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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.
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Hi everyone, I’m having gastric bypass revision surgery on October 15th and have been doing my liquid diet. Aside from being constantly hangry which is its own version of suck I also feel like I’m in a brain fog. I feel like my brain is simply not processing things as it should. I’m also super irratible which I at least understand. The brain fog tho is really getting to me. Also for some reason I have slept through my alarm twice which I have never done before. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced anything similar. It’s making things difficult.
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regaining and undoing their surgery
Jsteelecat replied to dal101's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yes you can absolutely gain the weight back. I had my gastric bypass surgery done october of 2012. I did well for about four years, lost my job, went through a major depression and just didn’t care any more. I stopped doing everything I was supposed to do and turned back to food by overeating, drinking with my meals, eating whatever I wanted and just absolutely not following the plan. I started at 366, lost down to 200, and am currently back to 320. I am going in to have my stomach resized because I stretched my pouch and I am having my stoma tightened because I stretched it out as well. Stretching the stoma means that my food does not stay in my stomach pouch at all and I am constantly hungry. Stretching my pouch out means I could eat a lot more food than I could when I first had surgery. Both of those things together plus my disregard for the rules lead to the weight re gain. If I can tell anyone anything it’s to not get complacent. Don’t think that your surgery can’t fail because it completely can. You have to work the process every single day and stay on track. The surgery is just a tool. I pray with my revision I can lose some of the weight and hopefully not mess it up this time. It’s super disheartening to go through everything and have it fail only years later. -
Sleeve to DS
GottaBeBlair replied to Happy Go Lucky's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I just had the sleeve to ds revision a week ago and it was amazingly better than my original sleeve recovery. All major pain was gone in about 3 days and I was going for walks day 5. I think it’s a case by case thing. I do have to sleep propped up by pillows but it’s because of this darn acid reflux. That’s probably the worst part but totally manageable with Pepcid. Good luck guys! -
No weight loss
GottaBeBlair replied to salasmarlene02@gmail.com's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I agree with everyone else. Stalls are normal. Just remember with the DS that eating too few calories will also cause you to stall, or so my doctor told me. I am only a week out from my revision though. -
regaining and undoing their surgery
Tracyringo replied to dal101's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yes you may be able to reset a sleeve but I dont believe you can do that with a Bypass. I had revision and I still dont feel too much.. I started weighing my food again . -
Anyone for September 2020?
badsal68 replied to vsg_britt_091420's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My Surgery was September1,2020 I had a revision due to severe Gerd went from a Sleeve to bypass and I'm doing fine haven't had any problems thank God it I'm learning what foods I can digest well with it bothering my stomach apples done digest to well for me but maybe later but in all it's going great SW 215.4 CW 188.0 Good luch to all of my new September surgery buddies[emoji7] Sent from my SM-A102U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Anyone for September 2020?
dorkyfaerie replied to vsg_britt_091420's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had revision from sleeve to bypass due to severe GERD (with minimal weight loss due to maladaptive eating developed as a result of the GERD) on 9/18. I am thrilled to say that I woke up from bypass with zero GERD symptoms and have continued to have zero symptoms since surgery! -
RnY 10 years ago... back to where I started...
Manyloves replied to Tina Leonard's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hope all works out! I had two EGD-a month apart . Biggest side effect was I slept so good after getting home. Was happy the next day was Saturday. Sore throat was worse on the second one. I am a revision patient. Sleeve to DS -
Gastric Sleeve Versus The Gastric Bypass Surgery
Manyloves replied to Numbheart's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am a sleeve patient now having a revision due to GERD/reflux and other issues. I wanted the bypass and my Dr talked me into the sleeve because of my age and its success was close to bypass, I was also sold on the less invasive aspect etc. Should have went with my gut to avoid a second surgery. -
Gastric Sleeve Versus The Gastric Bypass Surgery
ChubRub replied to Numbheart's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I went into my initial consult not really knowing much about either procedure. After the nurse gave her presentation, I knew that I wanted the RNY. I had mild GERD, and was concerned it would get worse with the sleeve. After I joined this board, I read a lot of stories about members having a revision from sleeve to RNY b/c of GERD which reinforced my choice. So far, so good!! I'm very happy with my surgery! -
Gastric Sleeve Versus The Gastric Bypass Surgery
Lilfootie replied to Numbheart's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I originally went in wanting a sleeve, but my surgeon convinced me that bypass is a better option for me. I have asthma that has put me in the hospital a few times and the chance of reflux increasing and asthma worsening was not worth it for me. He said he could do the sleeve but there would be a chance I would need a revision, and I did not want two surgeries. I think sleeves are supposed to be safer, but revisions are pretty common. -
RnY 10 years ago... back to where I started...
Tina Leonard posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hey there! New to the forum, not new to the WLS world. Having an EGD tomorrow to check the status of my anasthemosis and to see if a revision is in order. (Truth: I am HOPING for a revision.) I am currently doing <1200 cals; +65 protein; <25 sugar; standard vitamins and calcium citrate. Anyone have a RnY revision ? Any EGD advice? I had one previously but it was during another (bigger) procedure so I don't know what the after was like. Thanks a million! Looking forward to getting to know you all. Tina -
Need to hear from VSG to DS revisioners
GottaBeBlair replied to Goldy6575's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Good luck today! Wishing you a great surgery and an amazing post-op! The reflux seems to be a thing when I don’t sleep slightly inclined. The dr said it would subside over time but told me to get Pepcid complete chewable... LIFESAVER. I take one if it happens and it knocks it out immediately but it hasn’t been much of a thing the last few days. No bathroom issues yet... first poop (sorry lol) was last night and it was fine. Not real gassy or anything like that. But I haven’t eaten anything solid yet so only time will tell lol. I can already tell weight loss is slower this go round, because I kept a good chart with the VSG. By now I had lost 11 lbs and now I’m at 6, excluding the 11lbs all the hospital IV fluids put on me. Realistically, revision alone I expect maybe 75-100. With my trainer I hope to lose 150. I’m much more motivated to exercise now because I’m not doing this again. Whew, no way! I’ve already started back walking up to 20 mins approved by my doctor. Please give us an update when you can! -
No weight loss
Tracyringo replied to salasmarlene02@gmail.com's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
You had a revision and they typically lose slower. You are doing really well losing 20 lbs in less then a month !!! Congrats and keep up the good work. -
No weight loss
salasmarlene02@gmail.com posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hello everyone, I and my revision on sept 10th from. Sleeve to duo switch . I started at 330 when I called my doctor by my first visit i was at 320 by my surgery date I was 312 by my first appointment after surgery I was 304. I am now 300 and the scale has not moved for me. I drink 64 oz of water a day. I eat my protein baked and take my multi vitamins. I work out 5 days a week. 3 days biking 2 days walking. I am frustrated with my results. I am stressed and worried that this surgery is not going to work for me. I have an appointment on the 16th and I know my doctor will be very upset. Has anyone else been through this? Sent from my SM-G981U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Need to hear from VSG to DS revisioners
Circlesis replied to Goldy6575's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Yay @gottabeblair so happy. Sounds like you had a super smooth procedure. Sorry about the reflux but hopefully will subside! Curious if you are having any bathroom issues with it? How much do you want to lose with his revision? I did a one week preop, pretty easy. I think I lost about 5. Surgery early tomorrow morning. Hopefully with a nice easy recovery! -
3 weeks post op sleeve gastrectomy
Starwarsandcupcakes replied to Bluz2316's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It may seem judgmental but we don’t want you repeating some of our mistakes. I can answer this from both a VSG and an RNY standpoint. High sugar so soon out from surgery is a BAD idea. For example, a couple weeks ago I was 2 months post RNY revision (for GERD) and had 4 bites of a chocolate frosted donut for my daughter’s birthday. To say I felt like I was dying is an understatement. If you don’t want to be spewing from both ends while it feels like you’re running a marathon, I would suggest a different choice. However, if you are craving chocolate I’d suggest sugar free chocolate pudding made with skim milk and extra unflavored protein powder. It’s better for you than an actual piece of sugar filled chocolate and you may find you don’t enjoy the taste of chocolate anymore anyway. -
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
Guest replied to az062217vsg's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had an ESG but it was NOT a revision to a VSG. In almost 4 months, I have lost 40 pounds with a starting bmi of 30.4. It was done in Cary, NC by Dr. Chris McGowan. Cost: 10k. I recommend talking with him or check out the website to get more info. His practice name is True You weight loss at (919) 696-1109. -
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
az062217vsg posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Has anyone had revision to a surgical Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy with a non-surgical Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty? If so, what was your experience like? Where did you have it done? Who was your doctor? Cost? Thanks!
