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Just an gastric bypass revision
mrich612 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had my original rny in 2005 went from 322 to 180 started to gain some weight back total 45 pounds when in for revision consult at the end of August had to have a endoscopy in mid September and was approved for revision two weeks later My surgery was last Thursday went pretty well just very sore but getting around very well my only real issue is not beening able to sleep longer than two hours at a time not very hungrey had broth the last two days and down 14 pounds already which is really worrying me kind of a lot of weight in 4 days but will be seeing my doctor Thursday have to really force myself to eat broth and Water since my pouch is only one ounce praying all goes well this time around. Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App -
HELP! serious complications 3 months post op
TashaB88 posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I have been having nausea and,vomiting since 2 weeks post op. I had a stricture that kept coming back and had to be dilated 3 times and I'm only 3months post op. I have been in and out of the hospital several,times as well. I was in the hospital 2 weeks ago for over 2 weeks. I was unable to take anything by mouth. They put a picc line in and started me on TPN (IV nutrients). Thy had to pull my picc line a week later cause it went bad. I was eating a clear/full liquid diet. Now I'm vomiting again and this time I'm having sever abdominal pain as well. I'm unable to keep much down and it all hurts even water. My surgeon has me on several medications but they aren't helping. He suggested I might have to have a revision done. Has anyone had a b anything like this? Or had a revision? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. I'm extremely weak physically and emotionally drained from all this. -
Updated Pictures of my journey
BostonWLKC replied to Luisajfc's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Congrats! Steady awesome loss, good for you! You look great HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 183 5’6” -
Is anyone in their 60s having this done
James Marusek replied to jj031's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had RNY gastric bypass surgery when I was 64. I am now 3 years post-op. This is my before and after photo at the 6 month mark. -
A few more questions. You said you had a gastric bypass. Was it a Roex-en-Y or a sleeve or an Omega loop. I know next to nothing about an Omega Loop other than it is popular in Australia and their meal plan and Vitamin requirements are really, really strange. Your profile shows you as a female. Is this a mistake? I only mention this because of Water retention issues that are sometimes experienced by females. Do you have any co-morbidity problems that cause you to take prescription medicine that might interfere with weight loss? Did you experience any bad side effects from the surgery?
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Hello all. Scheduled for gastric bypass on December 14th (pending insurance approval). My new surgeon is Dr. Kini and having the procedure done at st. Luke Roosevelt Hospital.
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I'm quite the baker, but thankfully I prefer the act of giving away baked goods rather than eating them myself. I might have a spoonful of dough on a particularly tasty recipe, but that's about it. My sister, on the other hand... well let's just say she's eaten more dough than actual Cookies. (She's now had a bypass and is doing better!)
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Nurse Bandsters?
monkeymama replied to rkwilliams1013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Being a nurse made me certain I did not want a bypass!!! I don't know if other than that being an RN influenced my decision... just tired of being fat and tired... -
Nurse Bandsters?
muddieguryl replied to rkwilliams1013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
One thing most of these replies had in common was that everybody was afraid of becoming a stereotype. I am a CST and for sure, I always felt like I didn't fit up at the table. Like some of you, I have seen what biscuits can do to a belly, back, bones, feet, and oh the hernias that I have seen in larger patients! The ulcers, the hardend vessels and plaque removals, oh and the bypasses.....Like you, I just didn't want to be one. Knowing all about general surgery, staples and roux en y surgeries (which aren't just done for weight reduction) I was terrified of the risks. Lap Band, while rather new to me is the best choice I have made. No regrets, no depression and no struggles with food. No cravings and little hunger. I feel blessed! Congrats to you who feel the same. I was back at work within 5 business days. My only issue is trying to get in the H20 while being scrubbed most of the day. Any suggestions? -
Got the dreaded call today. UGI showing my esophagus is in trouble due to dilation and other issues with stretched pouch, then, to complicate matters my new insurance does not cover the bariatric programs in my local town where I got my lap band and I have transferred care to the new insurance bariatric program 400 miles away. I have an appointment with the new doctor in 3 weeks. The call today came from the new clinic letting me know that the band needed to come out and revision to sleeve will be done 6 months after band removal. I did not want to hear either one of these news. So, I understand the 6 month wait due to scar tissue caused by the band and time to allow healing. My question and concern is undergoing 2 surgeries, what are my chances of getting approval for the sleeve after lap band removal? What I am hoping to hear is that revision approval (if there is such a code) includes band removal and sleeve after the six months. What I am unfortunately expecting to hear is that both removal and sleeve are two separate approvals. What if I don't meet insurance requirements to qualify for the sleeve after removal is my biggest fear! I've been successful with my weight loss and the band, however, will my BMI meet the requirements after band removal? Will I need to gain weight to meet the BMI requirements? I will be devastated if I end up with no weight loss tool of any kind. Just with a few times that I had complete unfills of the band, I started gaining weight quickly. Anyone have any ideas how all this works? All insurances companies are different and I will contact mine to get more information, but, I am afraid I will end up with nothing. Jake
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Had my surgery on the 25th....
kedwards1950 replied to hcabrooks197's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Going to have my bypass on 9/4 an worried about pain afterwards...you sound encouraging -
Lapband surgery in Mexico
sumner1 replied to SHARONCRIST1955's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I am from Boise and I am considering the lap band in Mexico. I had a friend who had Gastric bypass in Canada and did wonderful. Then I had a another friend who had the same surgery in Boise Idaho and has had problems ever since and will continue to do so for the rest of her life. She even had to have a reversal in a Seattle Washington hospital. She was lucky that he would even take her as a patient. I think it all depends on how the persons body handles it. Right now though, I am looking around, taking notes and getting ready for my surgery when I find the right one. Heck, I don't even qualify in the states.. My BMI is 36. I do qualify in Mexico. -
that is what made my decision as to get the sleeve instead of RNY..i have a friend that had it done and at first she had nothing but problems but now several years later is much better but still..when i realized that the band wasnt for me i knew i didnt want anything bypassed and thats what lead me to the sleeve..i have yet to have it done as i am jumping through the isurance hoops but soon i will be on the losers bench
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I went for my meeting with my surgeon yesterday and got my surgery date of Aug. 2. I went in with the mindset of getting RNY, but after an hour of speaking with the surgeon about pros and cons of each surgery, I was going with the VSG. My reasoning for originally deciding on RNY was that sweets and sugary foods are a major issue for me and I loved that deterrent that comes with having the bypass. The surgeon made a valid point in that I can't be certain that sugar and high carb foods will cause me distress and act as that deterrent. After thinking about all that we talked about, the only thing that is really nagging at me is the fact that I asked him what size bougie he used and would I have any choice/say in the matter. He told me that he uses a 40f and that was that. I personally, would feel more comfortable with a 36 or even 38 as I would like the safest option with the greatest restriction. I have not signed my final paperwork as of yet, and am feeling that I only plan on doing this once, so if I can't get anything smaller than the 40f, I will go with the bypass. Could anyone that has some experience under their belt give me a little guidance in what my best option would be under the circumstances? Sent from my K010 using the BariatricPal App
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Will i be able to become pregnant after gastric bypass?
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Just got my fill and was pretty tight but now not so much.
coolchick posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I just had port revision done a little over a week ago and got a fill that same day. After my fill I noticed that I had decent restriction throughout the day but after 4 days the restriction seemed to lighten up. Was I just swollen or did the band just need time to settle down from surgery or my fill? I still get tight every morning but after lunch my restriction seems to fade. What gives? -
Sleeve to bypass revision due to stricture
dhrguru replied to edpsych78's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I don't understand the logic here. Stricture is making you sick, can't eat, drink, have pain. He says because the stricture makes the sleeve like a pouch, you should go to bypass?? So he wants to permanently make it into a pouch; knowing that the stricture imposed pouch-like design is causing you issues? Strictures happen with bypass patients too. -
Sleeve to bypass revision due to stricture
KristenLee replied to edpsych78's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Great topic! I am in the hospital right now with a bypass revision from the sleeve. The recovery, thus far, is a Little rough! Thanks for posting questions.! -
Can You Keep Losing Weight After A Year
Ms skinniness replied to aliandrews's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I believe we will loose weight for as long as we need too. After all they have done the gastric bypass in two stages and discovered that the second step wasn't necessary most of the time, leaving the person with just a sleeve. Yep it's possible..... -
Thank you all for your quick responce. I am trying to do a lot of research on this subject. My insurance will pay for a gastric bypass but not the lap band. I am going to try and appeal it with them, but will see. Sharbythesea, could you please share the info. about your friend that had it done on the Oregon Coast, that sounds pretty good too me. You can e-mail me directly with the info. if you would like. Thanks again everyone. Shelley
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How is United Healthcare (UHC) for getting revision approved?
DTERMINED replied to Poorehouse's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have UHC (coca cola) and even though my plan states I am covered for the band or bypass they found my revision medically necessary and approved it. It was approved in less than one week and I had my revision on aug 21st. -
What are the differences between the various Duodenal switch operstions
dannielle_down400lbs replied to davina17's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
I'm not familiar with the SADI, but the traditional DS (what I have, I've lost over 400lbs) has two anastomoses, bypassing more of the intestines. Obviously, this causes more malabsorption. My common channel, where I absorb, is 150cm. With the Loop DS, there is one anastomosis, and less malabsorption. It really depends on what works for you. There are few DS surgeons, but that's because few people are thoroughly educated about, it's benefits, etc. -
Upcoming Surgery in May!
DaisyAndSunshine replied to DaisyAndSunshine's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hey thanks for the feedback - Yeh I have been reading into stories of many PCOSers and about Bypass vs Sleeve. I think data also shows long term success with Bypass is better with Sleeves esp if you have some hormonal setback. So I think I'll stick to Bypass for now! It gives me more of the positive vibe and lack of regret which I may have with Sleeve if things don't go as planned! At least with Bypass I won't have that regret of "I could have chosen Bypass"! Ofc Bypass comes with its own setback and side effects, but I think I am comfortable taking the chance! Do you have your surgery scheduled already?! -
Hello to everyone. My name as u can see is Yiannis. I used to weight 192 kgs(abt 427 lbs). On the 18th of January, i had my lap band surgery. Also, i did a gastric bypass and a cosmetic surgery as my tummy was quite...big ! Till today I have lost 55 kilos(abt 122 lbs) and every week i am loosing some weight. I am very happy that i did that surgery, because i am already starting feeling much better ! Best regards Yiannis
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Actually I had 4 operations in one day...The bypass, the lapband, the cosmetic & some liposuction. I was in the operation theatre for 9 hours ! I know a lot of Greek people that hv done lap band. I am a member to a similar forum called www.eatingdisorders.gr ! Relly usefull, as i had many help from people !
