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Has anyone had their inner thighs done?
Kelliebelly replied to sleepyjean's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Hey, I looked right into it when I got my TT and I could not find one person that could say they were/are happy with the results. My friend went ahead and got it done with her TT and she is not happy at all either. The scars tend to migrate down, there is a high rate for revisions afterwards, its a lot of pain and healing and the cuts like to pull open because they are in such an awkward spot. In my opinion, from what I have seen and who I have spoken with...it just isnt worth it. My thighs are horrid, I mean reallyyyyy bad but I wont risk going through it. -
Discouraged and asking for help...
Cupcake replied to Dana Borquez's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi is it possible that you can make an appointment with your primary doctor and get a referral for a bariatric doctor? Are you willing to sleeve if you can be converted over to the sleeve or bypass?Sending you prayers and please look into this with your doctor and good luck my friend. -
Liquid vitamins...has anyone tried this brand?
health4life posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I hate chewable vitamins and have been in a search for a liquid vitamin. I found and just purchased a product online that Muhamed Ali's daughter took after her LB surgery. (link The Bariceutical Prescription, liquid vitamins exclusively designed for biaratric patients and bypass patients, the only one in the world.) I just wondered if any of my fellow Lapbanders on here have either heard of this product or used it. If you use or have used this product, please give me your honest opinion of what it did/n't do for you. -
honestly? my insurance will only cover me having a sleeve at a military treatment facility, which makes me uncomfortable. everyone is different though. i'd rather use my own hospital since i have other health issues that they are well aware of, and they are one of the top hospitals in the nation. supposedly my insurance will be covering the sleeve for civilian poviders within a couple years and if that's the case maybe i'll have a revision if i need it...way down the road. i plan to succeed with the band though. good luck in your decision!!
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Excited! Ready to begin this journey
Cdominguez replied to Cdominguez's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
has anyone ever had an abdominal pasty then bypass? Just curious I had the worst pain after that surgery just wondering what kind of pain do you feel after a bypass never thought I would have to go through this surgery but boy do the pounds creep up on you lol -
Foods that make you feel full
BostonWLKC replied to pikachu.abuomar's topic in Regular foods (stage 4)
Grilled or rotisserie chicken, veggie burger HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 191.4 5’6” -
Hi! I'm just beginning my journey with the gastric sleeve. I had my first consultation with the surgeon on December 16th 2016 followed by my dietician, fitness eval, and psych eval a week later. Now I'm waiting on my upper endoscopy Thursday. My insurance keeps changing their requirements so I'm nervous to see how long my wait will be before approval. The waiting makes me incredibly anxious!! Also, while I've done most of my research and have my mind set on VSG, the longer I wait the more I keep debating that decision and wondering should I get the bypass. How did you decide? First surgeon consult: 260 BTMOMOF3
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I took neurontin before I had gastric bypass. Do I need to open the capsules and put it something or can I take it whole since it is in capsule for? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App
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It's normal to have cold feet close to your surgery. I think you need to think about the reasons you decided to have a band in the beginning and the reasons you think a sleeve might be better now and then do a Pros & Cons list to clarify your thinking. For myself, I started out wanting a band because all I knew was band and bypass. When I heard about the sleeve, my immediate reaction was that it was too permanent. I liked the fact that you could take the band out if something went wrong. But over time, as I did my research, I came to realize that *all* WLS is permanent, even the band. I also came to realize that people only get bands taken out when the bands do bad things -- things that other surgeries don't have to deal with because there is no mechanical device implanted in your body. In the meantime, it became clear that insurance would not pay for my surgery. As a self-pay, the idea of having to pay for a band and then pay to take it out and then pay for a different surgery was too scary. Unfortunately, the odds of this happening were too high for me to think "oh that will never happen to ME". Recently released figures show that anywhere from 25-40% of people with bands end up with a re-surgery. They don't all end up losing or replacing their bands, but a lot of them do. Those odds are too high for me to be comfortable with. So I gave the sleeve a second look and, when I learned more about it, I was sold. Advantages I see for the sleeve: -Removes the part of the stomach that makes ghrelin, the hunger hormone (so you don't have a ravenous appetite) -Removes the stretchy part of the stomach so regain due to the stomach getting too big over time is not an issue -Stomach is fully functional, so no dumping as with bypass, and Vitamin supplementing is not as critical (though you still need to do some, particularly calcium). Also, there is no stoma so food doesn't get "stuck" per se (as it does with lap-band and bypass) -Long-term risks are minimal; much less than lap-band. -True restriction from day one - no living in Bandster's Hell while trying to find your sweet spot, no getting your sweet spot and then losing it, no never finding the sweet spot so you are basically just dieting (which you can do without a band) -Better average excess weight loss than the band, similar to bypass Advantages to the band: -Adjustable (if your sleeve is too small or too big, oh well) -Less short-term risk (no risk of leaks or strictures in the first 3 months) Hope that helps!
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There are a few factors that cause hanging skin.... 1. Too quick a weight loss. 2. Age 3. Exercise 4. Size we are before we start As we age our skins elasticity decreases. So if we loose weight at a rapid amount 5-10lbs a week for many consecutive weeks, we are more likely some of the saggy skin. Once we all regulate out on our weight loss and get back to a 1-3 pounds a week, the skin then has more time to shrink back up. Does this make sense. In the beginning we are all saggy skinned a little bit, but with exercise, fluids and proper nutrition, most of it should be handled. I know a lot of people who got the bypass and they have a hard time with hte saggy skin. Just because they loose so much weight so quickly, but my friends with the band, aren't having too much trouble at all.
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Welcome! I also went back and forth about which surgery to choose. The sleeve seems less scary, but I went with bypass due to my diabetes. Your surgeon can help you make the decision also.
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Mine is June 15th at Mercy West Lakes in West Des Moines.
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Grrr..get it straight! Its Vertical Gastrectomy NOT bypass!
gmanbat replied to Heather Meyer's topic in Rants & Raves
I will join your rant. Being awash in ignorance is semi-understandable in common yokels but in a doctor it is inexcusable. We have an illusionary vision of doctors keeping up with research and reading journals. In truth some get diplomas and slide just like in other professions. That certificate on the wall in the fancy frame would find more purpose at the bottom of a canary cage. In fact, due to the seriousness of the situation some are a danger to society. A recent experience with my aged brother-in-law is a case in point. I took him to his doctor because he was falling and dragging his foot. The doctor told him he was just getting old and sent him out after collecting his money. We later took him to an emergency room which immediately ordered a helicopter to take him to a good hospital. He, just in time, received brain surgery for a dangerous buildup of blood. He is slowly recovering. Many doctors are the real thing. Some are jerks. Look through the myths. If they don't even know the difference between the bypass and VSG you don't need their advice. -
Over 3 months out and skin issues..
musiclover replied to Huntingnurse's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Me too! I lost a 100lbs and had a TT and all bat gained it back again. I was hoping not to have a revision as it was a difficult surgery although I recovered quite well not I've never been balanced on both sides completely as my surgeon also did Lipo on my flanks and they are not completely symmetrical but it's not noticeable under all my extra weight. -
WLS is hard. I knew this going into my band back in 2011. I knew this going to my revision to bypass this past March. I expected it to be hard. I'm getting very frustrated with the struggle. Granted this is coming from a place where I'm working 10+ hour days, we just had to put a dog down, and I'm stalling hard every few days. My body fat has been slowly reducing but not the weight. And again, I get that it's a process. Just venting I guess. I'm in the gym almost every day, only missed 2 days total in over a month. One was because a friend needed help with his car, so I spent several hours in the junk yard getting a door off for him, so I might have missed the gym, but I certainly didn't miss the workout that day! And the other day was this past Tuesday, because my pup got put down while I was at work. She was old, and I knew it was coming, but that doesn't change the waves of depression and emotional break downs the loss is causing. Just need a win this week and everything is coming up crap. Our dryer stopped working and 4 parts later, too much money and too much effort and it's still not working. Just feels like this whole week has it out for me.
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Starting the process, looking for support
Paisley posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi, everyone! After waiting for over a year, I received notification of my first appointment to start the process for Lap Band surgery. It's been a long, long wait. Three years ago, I started the process for gastric bypass surgery but backed out after going through quite a few appointments because the risks scared the heck out of me. I also know of several people who have had gastric bypass and some have also had a host of gastro-intestinal issues. They all lost a great deal of weight, but some just aren't healthy anymore despite the weight loss. So I declined continuing towards that surgery. After discussing my finding with my doctor, she suggested the Lap Band and we started the process all over again. Finally! I have my first appointment scheduled for May 9th. A little about me - I'm a 45 years old, female, and work in the medical insurance field. I'm looking forward to meeting some people who are also waiting for the Lap Band or who have already gone through the process and are on their way to becoming "big losers." :Dancing_wub: See you on the forum. -
If I remember correctly, you're a revision@elcee ? We don't tend to get the same level of restriction as virgin surgeries. I've never had a problem with fluids, can chugalug with the best of them. Sent from my SM-G930F using BariatricPal mobile app
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I exchanged problems w/ my band removal
WASaBubbleButt replied to back-where-i-started's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Not really. It's not because of your BMI it's because of your reflux. If your reflux is due to a hiatal hernia then you can fix the hernia and the reflux goes away. But if it isn't from a HH then a sleeve can make your reflux a gazillion times worse. If you get a sleeve and your reflux gets worse the surgical option for fixing GERD is a nissan flundoplication but you can't do that procedure after WLS. So you'd be stuck with GERD worse than you started out with. But..... If you get bypass it will fix your obesity problems AND your GERD. So first thing is first, do you know why you have reflux? Has a hiatal hernia been ruled out? If you have one, get it fixed. Then if you still have reflux then your best option is bypass. The anatomy of the pouch after bypass is such that GERD goes away 99 times out of 100. You cannot live with reflux, you will end up with barretts esophagus and that is basically esophageal cancer just waiting to happen. -
Clear liquids will mostly go straight through the sleeve and into the duodenum. The pyloric valve immediately lets most thin liquids through pretty quickly. I'm 3 weeks post-op and can drink probably 6-8 oz of clear liquids most of the time pretty quickly, then repeat ~10 minutes later. Thicker protein shakes or soups though - only 2-3 oz at most then must wait about 30 minutes. With the bypass liquids should just flow through the anastomosis.
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I had bypass on 8/16. Was drinking freely in hospital. Apparently the nurse I had normally didn't work that floor. Found it from morning nurse I was only supposed to be doing Oz at a time. Oops. I'd rather be over hydrated than to need an iv
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Day 14 post op & at the Gym :)
Daddysgirl10 replied to SlimDreams's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Awesome thanks for sharing cause I am on my way soon as I get off work and I was going to try the elliptical. I think I will bypass that one. LOL -
I’m ready, let’s get this bypass done!
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Sleeve Revision to Bypass due to GERD?
KristieAtkinson posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had very mild heartburn prior to my gastric sleeve. I wanted a bypass based on my high BMI but my surgeon was really pushy about the sleeve being a perfectly viable option even with my heartburn. He fixed a hiatal hernia when he did the sleeve. Heartburn was controlled for a year and a half, however it got so bad I was strangling on acid every night and 3-4 days a week I would wake up with acid coming out of my nose. I was taking two to three acid blockers and sleeping almost sitting up on 5 pillows. My surgeon did a bunch of tests including an EGD and gallbladder tests. Stated there was no hiatal hernia and no signs of abnormal gallbladder-function. He insisted it was a gall bladder issue though and removed my gall bladder. The heartburn did not get better. It got worse and my surgeon wouldn’t consider any other options. 6 months later I transferred all of my records to a new surgeon who looked at my old EGD and said I had a huge hiatal hernia and he operated and fixed it. Instead of nighttime heartburn, I had all day GERD. That was a year and a half ago. Now my new surgeon has done another EGD and a colonoscopy. He says the hiatal hernia has not recurred so he is in the process of getting an approval for revision to bypass. My understanding is the sleeve in some patients causes pressure that causes horrendous GERD & the bypass does not have this problem. It is my utmost prayer that that is the case. Highest weight was 358 and lowest was 179. I am 5’7. I’m now bouncing around 230. My questions to all of you. 1. Have you had a revision to bypass due to GERD? 2. Did it get better? 3. How much weight did you lose afterwards? I know it won’t be as substantial because it is a revision. -
I wanted a quicker recovery & better results. The people I know that had bypass gained all the weight back after a few years. You're not seeing the weight gain after sleeve surgery. Plus it was a much simpler surgery. I just was better for me. It is the best thing I ever did. 5 years ago my friend had gastric bypass & lost 80 lbs. She now weighs about 100 lbs. more than before her surgery. Her health is bad; it's sad.
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Sleeve Revision to Bypass due to GERD?
Sosewsue61 replied to KristieAtkinson's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have no experience to add, but there are others on this board that still get gerd or ulcers after the revision in that stomach portion that is unused, you just don't get reflux in the esophagus. They had initial relief but became very ill again after 2 years. My PCP's nurse had bypass 7yrs ago and has a bad ulcer in that unused portion of her stomach. Just something to consider. Some have regretted the 2nd surgery. One suggestion is to try every medication, especially suggested was Nexium even if insurance won't cover the brand. This is the name of the thread on here, put it in the search function - Sleeve revision to gastric bypass tomorrow
