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Well, I think you are doing something pretty awesome. Cuz others will be able to look at what you've done and be helped by it. Cuz all the time we read here about people needing a revision but are afraid to do it for fear of losing more weight! The struggle to maintain is real! ((hugs))
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You go girl!!! Way to show people how to do a revision at a low weight and goal without losing more than you want hon!!!! 🍾
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@GreenTealael Congrats on your inspiring success!!!! I know you are already at your goal, so I love that you are positioned for health and reduction of risky health events for the future!! You rock girl!!! Do you have a new goal after your revision surgery or is it remaining at 150? Any fitness goals?
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Kaiser SoCal Band->RNY revision
Klimczak posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi! Anyone with Kaiser SoCal (Inland Empire) that has a revision from band to RNY? If so, did the surgeon do the revision in one or two surgeries? Thanks!! I feel so in the dark throughout this whole (lengthy) process! Amanda -
Had revision yesterday!
ProudGrammy replied to GingerSlim's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
@GingerSlim hey bud congrats on your revision to RNY. hopefully you are doing better each and every day. No more gerd!!! that's terrific (I am 7+ yr sleeve, luckily never had gerd prob) gotta love those sugar-free popcicles, yum yum!!😋 wishing you a wonderful journey with your WLS. good luck kathy -
She had her sleeve a year and a half ago, but the acid reflux was doing terrible things to her. She had her revision last week on the 24th and has had a few complications, now she has a picque line and will have a nurse come to her house daily. Her process has actually scared me. The Dr isn't sure if she has some sort of blockage and may need another surgery. Damn Sorry to hear that about your friend. I hope she gets to feeling better real quick! And it sounds like her Dr’s all over it. 🤞 🙏
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New and anxious
Krimsonbutterflies replied to jaymmee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi! Was your friend’s revision from a band to RNY? If so, did your friend have her revision in one or two surgeries? I have Kaiser and I hope it’s done in one surgery She had her sleeve a year and a half ago, but the acid reflux was doing terrible things to her. She had her revision last week on the 24th and has had a few complications, now she has a picque line and will have a nurse come to her house daily. Her process has actually scared me. The Dr isn't sure if she has some sort of blockage and may need another surgery. Damn -
Hi! Was your friend’s revision from a band to RNY? If so, did your friend have her revision in one or two surgeries? I have Kaiser and I hope it’s done in one surgery :)
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❤My Revision Story❤
Sheribear68 replied to GreenTealael's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Okay so I had heard numbers somewhat similar to this. I’ve suffered GERD from my earliest memories. I had GERD in grade school and had to sleep upright all during pregnancy. In fact, if I wasn’t careful, I’d bend over to tie my shoes and almost gag on the acid coming up (not pregnant, just on a normal day) Sleeping on 2 pillows was always a must for me because of the GERD. I’ve been on PPIs for years and years and years. If I’d bought stock in Pepcid complete, I’d be rich by now just on what I’ve spent through the years. My father also suffers GERD and actually has Barrett’s. Imagine my surprise when I was scoped and zero, nada, zilch Barrett’s (or any other kind of complication) from over 40 years GERD. Heck, I was halfway resigned to the fact that I was going to be forced to have RNY despite my wish for VGS. My surgeon told me about these same numbers and I went with sleeve because there was a 2 out of 3 chance it would get better, and the other chance I’d have to have a revision down the line. So far..... fingers crossed...... it has improved somewhat. There are times when it bothers me—usually when I’ve overeaten, or eaten AND drank red wine. Lol, I’ve only done that twice and neither time was it a good idea. Also, if I skip my PPI for more than 2 days I can feel it starting to bother me, but now that I’ve lost over 75 pounds, it’s soooooo much more manageable. I would definitely say that while VGS definitely did NOT cure my GERD, It definitely did not get worse and is better than it was. Not sure if that’s because of better diet, or losing a crap ton of weight, or the surgery. 🤷♀️ -
Hi! What questions did you have about your surgery?
GreenTealael replied to mlmx1138's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Here are a few questions that are helpful For the Patient Coordinator: 1. Do you accept my insurance? 2. Will my insurance cover this procedure fully? 3. What is my total out of pocket cost? 4. How long is the process start to finish? 5. How long until approval? 6. What specific rules must i follow to be in the program? 7. What preop clearances/testing is necessary? For the Nutritionist: 1. What diet plan must I follow preoperatively? 2. What is the post op progression plan? 3. How often should we meet? 4. Can you tailor a diet specifically for me? 5. Are there support groups/meetings? For the Surgeon: 1. What surgery would you suggest/ why? 2. How much can/will I realistically lose? 3. Which surgery is best for diabetes remission? 4. What is my risks of developing GERD post VSG/ Ulcers post RNY? 5. What are the known risks with each surgery? Know Benefits? 6. How many of your patients never achieve goal/require revisions for any reason? 7. What large are your sleeve commonly made (bougie size)/How long do you commonly make your bypasses? 8. Will the procedure be done laproscopically or open? Robotics? 9. Which methods/tools are used to perform each procedure? Hand sewn? Stapled? Stapler type? 10. How long is my expected recovery? Good Luck 💜 -
Weight gain after being released from hospital
GreenTealael replied to 12345shs16's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I gained 11lbs from IVs during my revision from VSG to RNY. All of it was lost during the week following. Don't stress about it. -
Hello, I'm super excited to be approved for revision wls from VSG to Gastric Bypass. I'm 2 years and 1 month post op from VSG. About 1 1/2 years from surgery, I have started experiencing GERD. I did have my hiatal hernia repaired at the same time as my sleeve but the stinky hernia and GERD has come back. I'm currently 24 pounds to being within a normal BMI. I was approved super quick for revision. I've tried 40 mg of ppi but my body wasn't having it to control my acid reflux. Eventually, I'm taking 2 ppi pills with some relief. Anyway, the purpose of this post is Do you think I would be up to traveling on airplane 10 days post op from revision surgery? My flight will be 8 1/2 hours. My recovery from VSG was wonderful. No pain, I had to question my surgeon if he'd performed my surgery as I was walking laps around the nurse's station and was able down all my fluids. I'm praying my recovery from revision surgery is similar to my first. Thank you
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I have a FDL and it's healing really well. I also had a ton of skin above my navel and a regular TT wouldn't have taken care of it at all. I'm actually having it revised in my next surgery to take more/extend it a little higher as I still have loose skin there even with the first FDL. I can't easily post pics from my work computer, but I can later if that would be helpful. As far as needing help, I think after a couple days you should really be okay especially without any muscle repair. Just take it very easy.
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Revision surgery after gastric bypass surgery
dmsteele83 replied to RhondaRob's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had gastric bypass in 2004 didn’t make it to my goal but was pretty close and I was happy I maintained 150/160lbs for years even through a second pregnancy but in the last 3 years my mother almost died and I gained 100lbs. July 2 2019 I had a revision I had the lap band over gastric bypass. With the first 2 weeks I lost 17lbs and only 3 pounds since then. I feel like it’s coming off too slow. I have graduated to soft foods but feel like I’m eating too much so I put myself back on only clear liquids and protein drinks. I go for my first band tightening on Aug. 9th hopefully weight will come off more after that. Are there many people who have had the lap band over the gastric bypass? -
Fight, fight, fight and fight
GreenTealael replied to SeattleLady's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Go back to your surgeon and ask them to test THOROUGHLY then submit it under revision for DOCUMENTED GERD (medically necessary) Good Luck 💜 -
💩Poop (or lack there of)
GreenTealael replied to GingerSlim's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Recent revision here 😍 I was told that colace and miralax will help for daily relief but to contact the Team if its been longer than 3 days with no bowel movement. Contact yours to find out what you can have for this acute situation since its been so long. Good Luck 💜 -
I’m scheduled for this upcoming Tuesday, July 30th, revision from VSG to RNY, due to GERD and not losing enough weight with the sleeve. Sleeve was done on March 2018, I had a smooth recovery with the first surgery, hoping the same will happen this time and to feel like a human being again, acid reflux is not a joke. Wishing everybody on this journey the best wishes and results.
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I am 6 days out from sleeve to rny revision & still have not pooped. I am finally passing gas, but I do not feel any urge to have a bowel movement. I have been taking Dulcolax stool softener a couple times a day, but still nothing. Was wondering if MOM or Mirilax is the way to go? I am also having a sharp pain under by left breast/rib cage. Hurts to take a deep breath. Anyone else experience this?
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Day 4 post op sleeve done CRAVINGS
GingerSlim replied to mjlopez913's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 6 days out from sleeve to rny revision & still have not 💩. I am finally passing gas, but I do not feel any urge to have a bowel movement. I have been taking Dulcolax stool softener a couple times a day, but still nothing. Was wondering if MOM or Mirilax is the way to go? I am also having a sharp pain under by left breast/rib cage. Hurts to take a deep breath. Anyone else experience this? -
Nervous! Sleeve to RNY revision tomorrow 😳
newlady1 replied to GingerSlim's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi Everyone, I just had revision surgery on Thursday, July 25th for the same symptoms, GERD, hiatal hernia. Stayed in the hospital 2 nights and my biggest discomfort was the soreness in my throat from the throat tube during surgery. OMG i couldn't talk or swallow, so drinking water or soup broth was very painful. It's been 2 days and the pain has subsided significantly, so i'm finally getting my fluids in. I feel blessed and can't wait to see the results of the weight loss. Good luck and God bless you during this part of your journey. -
Lap band revision
JasonSWrench replied to DeeTee's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hello All! I'm glad to see that there are a few of us having this conversation. I just remet with the surgeon yesterday to discuss a lap-band revision. And I'm experiencing the same insurance issues that DeeTee mentioned. I've had my band for almost 11 years (hard to believe). Basically, my surgeon is treating me like a new patient for surgical purposes. I have to show six months of weight loss supervision, go through a bunch of tests, see the psychologist, talk to the dietician, and so on, and so on. Last time I basically started in July had had the surgery in September. I talked to the surgeon about switching to either the sleeve or the bypass. His recommendation, since I don't have diabetes, was to go with the sleeve. I'd done the research ahead of time and had come to this decision, but it was nice to at least hear the surgeon supporting my basic decision. Like Banded in AZ, I also have experienced esophageal problems, specifically esophageal dilation. Honestly, I didn't know that was even a complication. Admittedly, I had been a bad bander and hadn't had an adjustment in quite some time. The surgeon actually gave me an adjustment yesterday, which was weird, and he took out quite a bit of liquid. Apparently, food was just sitting in my esophagus and slowing getting squeezed through the band for years. I'm also the first to admit that I feel like some kind of band failure. It's like one of the docs in the practice always says, they don't have a lap-band for your brain. I learned how to eat around the band so quickly. Combine that with most of my favorite foods seem to be mushy to begin with, and it just set me up for band problems. Part of me still thinks I should give the lap-band a chance, but then it's been 11 years. My surgeons don't even perform that many lap-bands anymore because of how bad the outcomes research is now. As for those of you who have made the switch, has weight loss been "easier" with the sleeve? I'm primarily worried about long-term weight loss, stretching, and GERD. What are people's experiences? Jason -
July 2019 Surgery Siblings Post-Op
LeSuzane replied to Mom_of_Chaos's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m 5 days post-op revision surgery from VGS (7/2015) to a Gastric Bypass after gaining 27 pounds on 7/23. Never posted on BP but am going to try to reach out more this time around. I had a hiatal hernia fixed during my 2015 sleeve surgery and it came back; so I also had hernia surgery 7/23 as well. I am on my feet and feeling far better this time around than when I got my VGS...yay! But I’m also feeling far hungrier :( -
Just starting journey band to bypass
Deedee12 replied to loridee24's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hello LeeAnn, I had my lapband removed May 3rd and it was the easiest surgery ever. I had it removed on a Friday and I was at work on Sunday without any pain or discomfort. I didn't need any pain pills after discharge from hospital.....I may have used Ibuprofen once on day of discharge. It was a 45 mins procedure from being wheeled into the OR to the recovery room and I was home by 1pm. I only had to by "nothing by mouth" for 8hrs prior to surgery. No special diet after the removal and I have been happy and free from the band since then!!! My Sleeve surgery is scheduled for August 16th and I can't wait!! The insurance approval for removal and revision took such a short time that even the surgeon was shocked! I chose to see the dietitian and psychologist voluntarily while I wait so I can be sure I get help with preparation! Good luck to us all![emoji169][emoji169][emoji169][emoji169][emoji169] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app -
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Just starting journey band to bypass
LeeAnnfromNC replied to loridee24's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
My experience is similar to yours. I had my lap band put in six years ago. Did great for three years then hit a plateau. The photo of me here is at my lowest weight after having lost 98 pounds with my band. I never could get the two pounds I needed for 100 pounds off ...and I wanted to lose around 25 - 20 more. Over time I started gaining weight and having problems with food getting stuck, reflux, etc. Doc took some fluid out of my band. Still had bloating and abdominal pain. This has been going on for more than six months. After having a barium swallow, 2 endoscopies, a CAT scan, MRI, and colonoscopy we have pretty much determined that there is nothing else wrong so the band is most likely the culprit. I will be having surgery to remove it on Wed, July 31. Hopefully that will end the abdominal pain and I will be able to have revision to another weight loss surgery in a couple of months. I am still down 40 pounds from where I started which means I gained back 58 that I need to lose again and still want to lose that additional 15 - 20 pounds to get to my goal. I wish we could do it all in one surgery but my doc wants to make sure the removal of the band solves the problems I've been having instead of doing additional surgery now only to find that the pain issues are still there. I'm 99% sure the problem is the band so I'm researching other surgical options now while I wait. ****For those of you who have had their bands removed , did you have internal soreness from the surgery or just the soreness from the incisions ? Did you have to follow any special diet while healing from the removal of the lap band ? -
Lunch Meeting 1 week Post Op
2ndTimeFreedom replied to 2ndTimeFreedom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
yes, all the patients (revision or traditional RNY or even gastric sleeve) are discharged on stage 2 diets (soft mushy). Prior to leaving the hospital, we all received tuna salad. This stage for us also includes soft white fish.
