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Has anyone done the endoscopic overstitch to revise bypass
Melly007 replied to clc28's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had my original surgery Gastric Bypass in 2008 and it was successful, I went from weighing 345 to 190lbs, through the course of 10+ yrs I’ve had 3 children and gained weight, I went for the revision last week, from what I was told I won’t loose as much weight as when I got my original surgery... but everyone is different so I’m hopeful. surgery was Oct 16 and I went in weighing in at 237lbs as of today I’m 228... so it’s working wonderfully and I’m feeling better. -
My first post and First appointment with Bariatric Center.
Aodhanmom replied to PatrickMaloney's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi! I initially wanted to have the sleeve, but... the NP convinced me to choose a RNY because of 2 things: 1. A LOT of people who never had reflux develop reflux with the sleeve & gastric erosion of the esophagus is not a good thing, Proton Pump Inhibitors are not healthy to be taking long term for other reasons... but you will prob be on them long term 2. With me she said I have metabolic syndrome and more weight loss would be beneficial for me in the long run for preventing diabetes- I have “pre-diabetes” now. For comparison to you... I’m 5’5” and 334 pounds at my consult appt. Also through my own research, over time as the percentage of sleeve surgeries went up, so did the number of WLS revisions. And I know correlation is not causation, but my guess is a lot of those sleeves were revised to RNYs. She did tell me that it was my choice. So do your research and ask your Dr questions as needed. Good luck! -
Who will you tell (or not tell) about WLS?
SorryNameTaken replied to ChubRub's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am planning on being pretty open about my revision surgery. I know people are going to ask how I've lost so much weight and if I can inspire someone to look into it that may have been thinking about it, great, if they want to judge me, great. I feel like one of my gastric band downfalls was not being open about it. I think had I been more open with everyone I wouldn't have felt the pressure to eat like a "normal" person around people who did not know I was banded. Granted, I don't think that would have eliminated all my band problems, but I can't help but wonder if I would have been somewhat more successful if I had broadcast it to the world. That said, I'm dreading telling my husband's family. I think they are much more likely to be overly judgmental about it than most people in my life. These are people that think doing keto is the easy way out, so I'm sure they'll have plenty to say, but I'm okay with that. I'm really confident in why I am choosing to revise, so I'll do my best to not be offended by it. I'm planning on significantly cutting back my meat consumption with my revision, so I can fall back on that for people I don't feel need to know about surgery. -
Why are they making you wait so long for your revision if you are so sick? That sounds sorta mean to me!
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Anyone in Phoenix, Arizona go to Dr. Rob F. Schuster?
myminpinsrule! replied to DVontesmommy1's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
He will be doing my revision tomorrow. I’ve been very impressed with him and his staff. -
Your endocrinologist is probably going to keep a close watch on your TSH. You might have to have your levothyroxine dosage adjusted throughout your weight loss. But I image once you become weight stable your TSH level should become stable also and you won't have to get tested as often. I'm getting a revision from a failed lap band to a RNY and am also curious how it will affect my hypothyroidism. Good luck--I'm sure your endocrinologist will be right on it!
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Are you Sleeve to RNY?
Kristin P replied to PepperCat's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I’d love to follow and join. I was sleeved Feb 2015 and lost 117 pounds. I gained 40 lbs of it back and some bile reflux. I’m scheduled to get revised to RNY on Oct 29th. I would love to hear more experiences with this revision. -
October Surgery Roll Call
Kristin P replied to Panda333's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oct 29 - sleeve to RNY revision -
Lap-Band to Bypass Revision w/Insurance
Lauren87 replied to Lauren87's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Thanks, mzchyll924! At this point, self-pay is off the table, but now that I've seen the certificate of coverage for my plan next year, I'm really hoping it's a pretty easy process given the requirements. I'm so glad to hear all of your revision will be covered! -
Third Revision...
summerset replied to Caela88's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I've heard of it though I'm not sure why surgeons would revise from band to sleeve (of course they have their reasons, just wondering what these reasons are). Anyway I was a band to MGB and a band to sleeve wouldn't have been possible anyway because of so much scar tissue. I also had severe reflux so sleeve was out of the question anyway. However, if one revises from band to sleeve I'm not surprised about the second revision because quite a few people get severe reflux after sleeve. -
Are you Sleeve to RNY?
biginjapan replied to PepperCat's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had my sleeve done in 2017, lost 100 pounds, gained half of that back, and am now looking to have a revision to gastric bypass early next year. Am frustrated I failed the first time around, and that I didn’t go for a bypass in the first place. I’d be interested in joining the group. -
Are you Sleeve to RNY?
lientjie replied to PepperCat's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Im getting my revision on 25 nov Sent from my SM-A530F using BariatricPal mobile app -
Are you Sleeve to RNY?
Losingit2018 replied to PepperCat's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
What did you find most difficult with the revision? I am going to revise sleeve to bypass 11/22 and would live to hear others experiences. -
Has anyone done the endoscopic overstitch to revise bypass
New&Improved replied to clc28's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Y'all need to revise your plans and get back on track -
Are you Sleeve to RNY?
ren0318 replied to PepperCat's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I'm having a revision next week on Thursday Oct 24th. I would take part in this group. Thanks -
Has anyone done the endoscopic overstitch to revise bypass
clc28 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Was wondering if anyone has had the Overstitch procedure done. I am considering it as I have gained weight back. I am 7 years post-op from gastric bypass. I was told I would only lose approx 20lbs.- 10 replies
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Are you Sleeve to RNY?
lientjie replied to PepperCat's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Where can we follow your story? Im also getting RNY revision surgery in Nov Sent from my SM-A530F using BariatricPal mobile app -
New... question about psych evaluation
SorryNameTaken replied to FireEMT710's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a psych eval for my band, which was just talking to a counselor for about 30 minutes and that was it. My psych eval for my revision involved 3 different paper tests having around 300 questions total and then I sat and talked to a psychologist for about an hour. His questions mostly revolved around whether I was a binge eater, emotional eater, what changes I have made to ensure I will be successful in combating boredom eating and bad habits. He also wanted to know what support systems I had in place. He did ask a little bit about my family history and my past, but didn't go into it in great deal. I am currently on an anti-depressant and I was cleared with no problem. While my first eval was much easier than my second one, both evals were pretty relaxed and easy to go through. Some doctors will bring you back for more than one evaluation, so it's possible that could happen with yours. With my most recent psych eval I was warned they usually do three visits, but I was cleared on my first one. Good luck! -
You’re so sweet! I went to my first HIIT workout post bypass revision and shoulder repair. I wore tiny little booty shorts and would catch myself in the mirror and think damn you look good!! I might have dysmorphia but at least I have moments where I really recognize the loss. When I could see clavicle, chin and definition in my neck I practically peed myself in excitement! The loose skin is starting to be real and it really sucks we can’t get rid of it without paying tens of thousands of dollars. I’d probably be around a size 4 if I didn’t have it!
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February 2019 weight loss buds
Gottajustdoit replied to TheMarine79's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
gabybab--so sorry to hear about the Endoscopy. Please keep us posted on the followup. I hope you will not need a revision, although if you do the procedure should be minimal, right? Or would it be similar to enduring the whole process over again? That would be awful. I feel you about the lines on the face....no one tells you that you will age substantially. I see it in my hands, my forehead, my mouth and especially my neck. Thank goodness turtleneck season is arriving in the Midatlantic! -
what are the most common reasons people get their band removed?
SorryNameTaken replied to BQT's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
@JRT Mom It's sad how many people share our same story. I'm sorry it's been such a tough road for you! My doctor was telling me that sometimes the scar tissue under the band gets too tight and they actually have to go in and slice it to release the restriction on the stomach even after the band is already off. I'll be interested in seeing if that is what has happened with mine since I am also unfilled. I am revising to the bypass next week. I never wanted to get the band out, but I realize I really need to take control over my life again. I feel like my band has been in control of me for way too long at this point. Do you know when you'll be revising? I really hope the bypass ends up being so much better for you! Also, I live in NW VA, so howdy neighbor! I had my band done in Richmond, VA, but my bypass is going to be done in Winchester, VA. -
My 1 year anniversary is Thursday, and I have an appointment with my bariatric team to talk about what's next/how to move to maintenance. SW: 275 Surgery Date: 265 Doctor's Goal: 165 My Goal: 150 Current Weight: 144 Revised Goal: 130 (ish? Starting to think I may just need skin removal/plastic surgery versus more actual weight loss) I am so pleased with my progress, and am now focused on strength training. Over the course of the last year, I have started working out again, gotten rid of high blood pressure, diabetes (officially in remission now!), and high cholesterol, regained control of my eating habits (this is ongoing- for life!!) and addressed my emotional and binge eating behaviors. I weigh less than my normal-sized husband for the first time since he's known me (15+ years). I affectionately refer to him as "fat", now that he weighs more than me. (He has always been at a healthy BMI and gets a big kick out of being "the fattest one in the family".) I have much more confidence in myself and life in general. Throughout this last year I also got a promotion and big raise at work, and by this time next month, I will have my master's degree in the books. My husband and I are working to purchase a local business (fingers, toes, and hair crossed that things pan out!). I have hope for a long, healthy life with my husband and children.
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Lap-Band to Bypass Revision w/Insurance
Lauren87 replied to Lauren87's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I totally get not wanting to fuss with selling and moving... and recovering! I'm sure you'll be thankful when you can cross all three things off of your list. I haven't met with the folks from UW yet because my insurance (ETF supplied) presently has a written exclusion on bariatric surgery, so anything would be self-pay and I work in local government, so I'm waiting until January 1 when the new policy kicks in. However, given how lax the requirements are, I'm hoping to have surgery within the calendar year before the change their minds and make surgery nearly impossible (again). I'm not sure exactly what the road to revision will look like, the nurse I spoke to just said that it's a little bit of a different path, but I imagine I will need to do the pre-op diet simply because the Band wasn't a great tool and I'm back to where I started. So, in that respect, I'm thankful that I'll have to go through the classes again--it might not be new info, but it will be good for me to treat it like a new experience (and I suppose it is!). Best of luck on the revision, I'll be anxious to hear how everything goes for you once it's all said and done! -
Hey everyone! My 1-year appointment is tomorrow. I've logged in here almost every day and the support has really helped me stay on track. My start weight was 250 and my original goal was 175. I'm now at 169 with a revised goal of 150. I'm very, very happy with how everything has gone and I think I can keep the habits I've established for the foreseeable future and hope to lose more.
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February 2019 weight loss buds
gabybab replied to TheMarine79's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Congrats! You look awesome! I, too, worry about sagging skin. I went from I want my breasts and arms done to oh hell no I need my face done. I can tuck the other spots up. My face is showing lines I never had. I have a long way to go (68 pounds) and I'm afraid I will look scary. I'm having a terrible stomach problem and have an endoscopy on the 5th of November. I'm worried I will need a revision. My stomach burns down lower in my stomach and makes me feel nauseated. I had gerd before surgery, so I'm really scared about this. Bonus, I too feel so much better about myself. I just broke the threshold to just obese. lol But having had had a bmi of 54 I will take it. Way to go February friends!
