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I am having my band revision to VGS in a couple of weeks. ON MY DIME! I guess my insurance felt that 2 WLS covered were the max! LOL Background here......Banded in 2005 ( insured), Band slipped and rebanded 2012 (insured), Revision set for 12/27 ( Out of pocket). Insurance denied because of prior surgeries. Oh well screw 'em! I'll pay for #3 my own dang self! Hopefully, with God's grace, this will be the answer!
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I’m having revision on December 17th. Congrats n your journey!!
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@RayLandry. I agree with jendkopp and I would challenge this. With your surgery 2 weeks away, the clock is ticking. Do not wait! To me, this is clearly a failed implantable device and your insurance should have provisions for surgical correction of an implantable device (ie: revision). Think about this in terms of an artificial joint. They are known to fail sometimes, but an insurance company really shouldn't have limitations on how many surgeries you can have on your artificial joint. Best of luck!
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Gastric sleeve to bypass revision
Michelle Ery replied to volsfan17's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Or at least an upper gi. Michelle Post op revision band to bypass 9-28-17 Sw 276 Day of surgery 252 Cw 248 Goal Healthy BMI 154. -
Let's get to know each other, shall we?
Fixerupper replied to pomeerin's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello my fellow May sleevers! I don't think I have introduced myself yet. I'm in Detroit, Michigan and I am a band to sleeve revision. I was initially scheduled for a gastric bypass in March but I chickened out the week of surgery. My sleeve date is May 16th! I feel so much better about this decision. My docs office was a bit irritated with me but I have to do what is right for me! I have had my crap band for five years with little weight loss and I have been taking off and putting back on the same twenty pounds for the last six months. I'm just sick of it and I need to do something different. I've been trying to get myself ready so months ago I quit soda, carbonation, and caffeine. I also gave up alcohol almost completely (never thought I'd be able to do that). I've also learned to love yogurt which, until two weeks ago I could not stand! I made a list of what I will need and posted in a thread. I purchased my Vitamins, belly band, ear plugs, and eye mask for the hospital today. My goal is to get to the gym everyday until surgery so that I go in in the best shape possible. My doc does not require a liquid diet but I would really like to try to do one for a couple of weeks prior. I figure there can't be any harm in trying to keep my liver out of the docs way! My surgery will include gallbladder removal, band removal, hernia repair (caused by the crap band), and my revision to a sleeve so I am anticipating being in a world of hurt or as the coordinator at the surgeons office put it a "hot mess"! She has assured me they will get me through it. I look forward to sharing this experience with all of you and wish you the best of luck! -
what is recovery time like w/ revisions ? Im getting the impression from my doc that it might be a bit harder than it was w/ just the band ? Anyone have any thoughts on if it was harder, the same , easier etc than your original band surgery ? Mindy
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Inspiration. A Note from Hubby.
ItsTheNewMe posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi All... Got this text from my hubby today. So fun after so much hard work and years of failed diets and challenges...and I've just gotten started after WLS revision a month ago. Just thought I'd share to inspire all of us as we search to change and get healthy and to realize the positive effects on those around us. Let's go do all those things we couldn't do before and include family and friends in the journey. "I cannot tell you how excited I am right now about our journey and path forward. From our house and life at home to your health and our family's health. Being more active and moving our center of focus from eating to doing... It's great! It's an adjustment but a good one. It will open so much for us. We can do ski trips and hike and swim and snorkel and bike and ... On and on for fun getaways or around our neighborhood. Just think, you will be able to walk up the mountain with me in Aspen or where ever. Then at home, we are able to work on the house together... I love that. Before, it was daunting, but yesterday showed me how great it will be now. Tackling a closet or a room is nothing. We can organize and decorate together. It will make our house so extra warm (it already was, but now it will be even more so). THANK YOU for tackling this health monster. I'm so proud of you. I will do the same in my life. You're inspiring. Thank you. Love you." Question: What are you doing or going to do that may drive you and possibly inspire your loved ones? (Me-I've now joined a gym. Your turn...)- 11 replies
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MGB on July 28 I TJ
FloraBama Girl replied to FloraBama Girl's topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
Why did you want to revise from sleeve to bypass? I had horrible reflux and unsatisfactory weight loss. I had taken the medicine to reduce acid for so long I was having side effects from it. I have not had one episode of reflux since my surgery. Thank you Dr. Illan. -
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 -
Advice needed - strange feeling in my throat
hcinicolo replied to Wendy_UK's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had my band revised twice and the last time was in April for a bad slip. I was living off of Prevacid and still getting nausea all the time. What may help the golfball thing is : not eating or drinking anything at least two hours before sleeping and probably the fiber thing should be cut out for a bit. Easier said than done but slow down and wait between sips and bites. I have not gotten sick since my last revision but unfortunately the secret to that success is that the band is not tight enough. This is a no win situation for me. I have put on probably fifteen pounds, and I say probably b/c I won't get on the scale or put the jeans on for fear. I have had a few adjustments since the last surgery but although I am at 3.5 cc's it is not curbing the appetite enough. I will be going for another adjustment next week though as I have to get with the program. It is great not walking around feeling ill all the time but I don't want to blow up again either...as I said, no win situation.:faint: -
@@sleeveee Hi, I'm sorry you had some trouble with the procedure. I know when Ken and I changed Dr.'s the new Dr. really advised Ken and I that he felt we would have been better sleeve patients then band because of Ken's diabetes and my hormonal issues the malabsorbtive bit with the band would have worked faster for us. We are not in a big race to get the to the finish line so we just work it as it is and when we get there we get there. It's been slow and steady but we have not had any regain and that's a BIG plus in my book all other medical issues aside. He did tell us though that if we needed to revise for some reason in the future it would mean removing the band and healing internally few a few months before sleeve surgery could be performed so your experience especially if the liver and stomach have that kind of trauma is not out of the ordinary. Hang in there...your gonna get where you want to be!! How are you doing today?
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Revision from VSG to Bypass
Timberlynn Sleeved to DS posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I went for my EGD last week due to all the GERD I have been experiencing for over 5 months which has got worse and no OTC or RX medication is touching it. Results of EGD: - Localized mild inflammation characterized by erythema and linear erosions was found in the prepyloric region of the stomach. Moderate bile reflux into sleeve. Chronic Gastritis. Doctor has me on RX Pepcid and I see him in 6 weeks to discuss revision to Bypass. Personally I wish I would have went with the bypass instead of the sleeve when I had my WLS. How was everyone's experience who had the revision to bypass that experience GERD. Was it gone after? -
BCBSTX requirements for Lap band to sleeve conversion
Navigating the Wilderness replied to Jaxson01's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
It will definitely depend on your insurance. In my case since it was a revision I only had to do 3 months, but yet again they requires a psych eval. -
I hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday Season!!! As this year winds up and a new year is set to unfold, lets take some time to reflect on what we have accomplished in the past year as well as what goals we set for ourselves. Did we reach those goals? If not....lets ask ourselves where we are in relation to those goals. Did we get close...or did we fail to make a start? Did we give up? Do we need to revise the goal to make it more attainable for us? Lets begin to think about and write down some of our goals for the new year. Not just in weight loss, but in all area's of our lives. Health, well being, financial independence, work, family, schooling. Perhaps this year we might start something new, perhaps make a commitment to keeping a journal, taking scuba or sky diving lessons, practicing and participating in a race.... What are some of your goals, and what are you looking forward to in this new year? Liz and I are discussing putting a meeting together on January 10th. The date is tentative at this point, but keep following the thread and we will have more information to you soon! Happy Holidays!!! Be safe, happy and healthy wherever you find yourself as you ring in the New Year!
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Tomorrow is 5 weeks post op for me for revision from mgb to rny. The first 2 weeks I was constipated, the next 2 weeks I had severe diarrhea and then BAM constipated for the last week! I have no idea what's going on and how it can go from one extreme to the next in a matter of one day.
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Revision not enough weight loss.
DMWLS replied to Laura Deleon Reyes's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am new here as well and I am considering revising to the bypass from having the sleeve last year in May. I have vertigo and very much confined to my bed accept for when I am working, which is quite difficult. However, I have been stalled for quite some time and have picked back up 30 of the pounds I lost. I started at 326 and the scales 279 now, I am seriously considering the bypass. Some days I can eat more than I should and other days I don't eat nothing.I do a lot of bored snacking sine I work from home. I wold love to follow your journey and perhaps be each others support. -
Gastric Sleeve and Reflux
Lori E replied to Lori E's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I’m sorry to hear you’re having such bad reflux now. I hope all goes well with your revision. Of course I still have to talk to my surgeon but I’m definitely leaning towards bypass. The thought of my reflux getting worse really worries me. And congratulations on your weight loss - it looks like you’re doing great with that part of it. It’s so encouraging to see people’s post-surgery stats. -
My date is Dec. 14th. I'm having a revision from lap band to bypass.
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December 2017 Gastric Bypass!
tankheadmommy replied to 823freckles's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Wow...that's awesome! Pretty cool that we are getting revisions as well. I love the support we get here. My family is great, but it is hard for them to identify with the issues I encounter as a wls patient (as hard as they try[emoji4]). Sent from my SM-T818T using BariatricPal mobile app -
December 2017 Gastric Bypass!
Road Runner replied to 823freckles's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm scheduled for a revision from lap band to gastric bypass on Dec. 12th. Would love to stay connected, but I'm also new on here and need to know how to go about staying connected. -
i'm pre-op, for the second time
GradyCat replied to gabbykittyvsg's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm curious about revisions. What are the criteria for qualifications for such? Do you still have to be a 40 BMI or just have a complication from original WLS? -
i'm pre-op, for the second time
gabbykittyvsg posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a sleeve 7 years ago and am revising to bypass with a surgery date of March 1st. The process after approval for my sleeve was bittersweet. I was working with an elderly man who died suddenly, we were very good friends. He died just a few hours before my final pre-op appointment. My surgeon's final appointments are LONG (2 hours, one with the nurse and one with the surgeon) and as much as I tried to be happy, I just couldn't because I was so sad. This followed me to surgery day too. Here I am, surgery day #2 coming up on March 1st (68 days away!!!). I'm trying my best to enjoy this pre-op period. As a team, they decided I don't have to do the 10 day pre-op diet, but I'm going to do one anyhow. I'm going to do a week of 2 shakes and one lean protein, low carb meal per day, as a way of getting my mind in the game. -
86% will regain the weight they lost after WLS
SnohoGal98296 replied to Dreamin Again's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My direct inspiration is my Cousin who started in the low 400's, around 420 I think. She started about 8 years ago with the lap-band lost about 100 lbs and had trouble (band was malfunctioning and causing problems) and was revised to an R and Y around 2 years ago - she is now around 200 lbs and I have to say I know she works hard but she is not a fitness addict. I take inspiration from her for sticking to it and taking action when needed. She has kept the weight off even if she isn't a small BMI yet - that equals success to me. -
I was so excited to go under the knife 2 weeks ago for my band to sleeve revision. My surgeon told me there would be a 15% chance that he would only take out the band, if there was too much scar tissue he wouldn't be able to do the sleeve in the same surgery. Unfortunately, I was in the 15%. I woke up and was utterly disappointed. Now I have to wait 3 months to let my stomach heal from all the inflammation that was where my band was. The surgeon said he "feels pretty confident" he can still do the sleeve. Has anyone gone through this? I'm just so down about all of this, and of course all I want to do is overeat. :-(
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Hi SDC, yeah, I guess you can guess that tacos at 3 weeks wouldn't be a good idea. Do talk to your nutritionist and/or surgeon when you can start incorporating solid foods on your plan. If there is anything one will learn on this forum is that there are huge differences between surgeons/nutritionists/people opinions. Some go low carb, others prefer balanced... blahblahblah. hehe Once you're cleared for solids, may I suggest some healthy taco recipes. I had the band for a long time (been a member since 2010), and often enjoyed healthy tacos. I just recently revised to the sleeve due to issues with the band, so I'm still in the pureed stage. So like you, no tacos for me. However, in the future, here are some ideas. Hope this helps. http://www.self.com/story/3-ridiculously-delicious-and-healthy-summer-taco-recipes
