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TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!!!
themaestroswife replied to themaestroswife's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I've been keeping myself moving every few hours to ensure that I hopefully won't develop any. That's second biggest fear, first being leakage, but I'm doing everything by the book to hedge my bets against any complications. Overall today, I was in more pain from my incisions, but am feeling a bit better this evening. I know that this will pass swiftly, but it feels like an eternity when you're the one that's going through it. Thanks for the advice! -
Why is "unused" stomach and small intestines left in, in gastric bypass
Mhy12784 replied to Katariina's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes but it's different with the bypass your anatomy is reconfigured so it's not in a natural state. Meaning if you had complications down the road and went to someone who wasn't a bariatric surgeon (or your surgeon even) they could easily get confused and end up looking in the new stomach or remnant of the old. That's why ulcers are incredibly dangerous in bypass patients, as they can be difficult to find and identify, and could lead to major complications (which I've personally seen before). With the sleeve all of the anatomy is left intact in its natural state, just the stomach is reduced -
Oh yes thanks for reminding me about toothpaste and toothbrush ! I see people recommending a pillow so maybe we should carry one as well. I hope there are no complications [emoji54]
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That doesn't sound like it is too much...I had a Panni done 2 years ago, due to complications my insurance was billed $39,000 due to an allergic reaction to the muscle relaxant they used. But I can say with full out blasts if you can get a tummy tuck!!! Everything my PS promised I didn't get!! Now after I whined about my upper stomach (right after surgery) he came back and said he had a deal for me, he would do LIPO on my upper stomach and because I had talked to him about a breast lift that he would do both for $6,000. Even if I was going to have it done (I don't have the cash and it isn't covered by my insurance) I definitely wouldn't go there. I think if I really was serious about doing anything I would go thru BARIATRIC PAL!!!! Again if you have any upper skin and fat DO THE TUMMY TUCK!!!! My skin is definitely tight he did make me a belly button too. I have a gallbladder scar the measured at least 13inches right under my boob line. After he tightened my skin it is way,way done close to my appendix scar. That was what he told me that my skin is tight so now you need LIPO, personally I think he was buiding business!!! Good Luck, Keep us posted on your results!!
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What made you choose RNY over the sleeve?
Airstream88 replied to jrsone's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Gastric Bypass is reversible (our stomach is cut but the remaining stomach remains instead of being removed like the Sleeve) but it's done rarely in cases of significant complications. https://www.sages.org/meetings/annual-meeting/abstracts-archive/laparoscopic-reversal-of-gastric-bypass-with-or-without-addition-of-a-sleeve-gastrectomy/ -
I think you should devote time to researching both the sleeve and bypass.. but in your shoes I'd be leaning towards the sleeve plus hiatal hernia repair. Either procedure can have complications early, but after the first couple months the sleeve's complication rates go down below those of the bypass. And, without the malabsorption component, the vitamins might be cheaper. Obviously your doc may have a different take on things, so it's good to get comfortable with both ideas.
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In the beginning, I was sure I wanted the DS, but the more I learn the more confused to the point that I change my mind every few hours. The only procedure I’ve ruled out completely is LapBand. The others... the trade-offs are really glaring. Here’s my situation: my insurance excludes all WLS (heck, any treatment for obesity whatsoever), and any complications arising from it. My mother has generously offered to pay for my bariatric surgery, but I am otherwise on a pretty tight budget always and doubt that will ever substantially change. So, here are my major constraints: 1) Whatever surgery is the only one I will ever get — there will be no revisions if I fail to lose enough weight on it 2) Any complications that arise, even something like a bowel obstruction years later, is totally on me 3) I don’t have a ton of money to spend out-of-pocket every month/year for uncovered lab work or vitamins So far i’ve only had the seminar, first surgeon consult is on October 12. The nutritionist who led the seminar had indicated when I asked if labwork would be covered that there was a possibility they could cover it if coded properly because of my comorbidities (diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease). But, there’s a possibility not. I also asked about how much vitamins run per month for DS, and she said around $25 (which would be doable) but I have since seen numbers around here MUCH higher than that which I could not manage. So, I think, maybe VSG — less chance of major late whammy complications, lower amount of vitamins/labwork needed, etc. But the one long-term study I see (ten years) has average weight maintained on that just under 50%. So, I think, cut the difference and go with GB — sure, bowel obstructions and so forth are still a risk, but less risk of malnutrition and slightly less intense vitamin schedule, but you still get a decent average maintained long-term, but not as good as DS, and heck, you still have a lot of risk So, then I’m back at DS, thinking probabilities of late catastrophe still relatively low, and maybe labs will be covered, and maybe nutritionist was right and vitamins won’t be exorbitant. But maybe not. And then there’s the smell-factor... ... So, I’m just hoping maybe you guys can give me some clarity and perspective on how realistic all these fears are, or am I just reading the internet too much and freaking myself out?
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Ok, I'm beginning to think I'm the only person who will not lose weight from this!Officially been 2 weeks since my surgery, I weighed today and am the same as right before I had surgery! what is going on here? I keep seeing other people post about all the weight they were dropping....and I haven't lost a pound. No complications, been walking every day, taking meds and food are within my allowed range...what gives?! Has anyone else not seen a drastic drop right away or is it just me?! :/
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I had my surgery with Dr. Jaime Ponce de Leon Palomares, surgery and hospital stay was at Hospital Angeles (which we did pay more for- my fiancé insisted on the biggest/nicest hospital). He was very nice and friendly and so was his assistant Sergio. Absolutely 0 complications and I'm 2 weeks out. Stitches and drain wound almost entirelt healed and looka like there will br almost no visible scars for me. The Drs and staff were very nice and even those who did not speak English at least tried - and to be fair my spanish is not fluent, but they appreciated me trying and it was enough to get by (Google translate worked when there were words we didn't know how to translate!)
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My surgeon was Dr. Ramos Kelly in Tijuana, MX. I highly recommend him, had a great result and no complications.
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@Mhy12784 I had my band placed during an open procedure as well. I have had approximately 15 abdominal surgeries and when he did my band he said the adhesions are like cement blocks. When they removed my band the surgeon and his team need two hours for them to release the adhesion srom stomach and liver. I am complicated case surgeon will try laparoscopic but is not too optimistic. Dr. Cobourn has done thousands of surgeries, I trust him with my life.
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Trying to decide if I should just remove my band, or convert
MommaScoggs replied to loridee11's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
For what it's worth, I had my band removed in 2014 as it caused my stomach to twist in a figure eight (gastric volvulus). I was given the option to convert but I didn't. I had so many complications with the band that I was done with any bariatric surgeries. Flash forward to now and because of scarring from the band, I HAVE to have the bypass surgery even though I don't want it. They may even remove the part of the stomach that they bypass. So, I say go ahead. You'll probably have to anyway at some point. Sherry Lap band placed 12/10 Lap band removed 05/14 Gastric bypass 11/17 due to gastric volvulus caused from lap band adhesions -
esophageal dis motility after sleeve
msmasala replied to pinkonyx's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm in the same boat. I developed motility issues after my VSG in 2014, on Monday I was given a revision to RNY to try to tackle the GERD issues before they continue on with further treatments. What I understand at this point is that they have to take baby steps trying to minimize the impact of these complications by medication (do you have spasms at all?), or by surgical means. I was told that there's no guarantee any of these procedures would actually work. You may just have to wait and see what they throw at you. Ultimately I was warned that sometimes we just have to end up going with TPN when other treatments fail. It's a wait and see game. -
Looking for the most highly recommended gastric bypass surgeon
Star Dust replied to debby1500's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Dr. Ashley Vernon is ranked as one of the top laproscopic surgens in the US. She did my lao band but also saved my life by diagnosing a complicated and life threatening gallbladder disease I had. Sent from my SM-G920T1 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Should I be concerned? Incisions...
SIPS in Seattle replied to SIPS in Seattle's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
One has finally scanned over. The big one on the left side I still have covered, I shower and debride. The doc said it will take weeks. That it won’t look like much is happening then suddenly it will look closed up. I guess if I had to have a complication of sorts this would be the better one to have... -
What did your doctor say about you having surgery?
FLHappyGirl replied to ceciliarose's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was required to have my primary/family doctor sign off prior to surgery. It has more to do with general health and being a suitable candidate for anesthesia than anything else. For example, my heart rate was elevated the few weeks prior to my surgery and my blood pressure was borderline high. My Primary doctor explained that an anesthesiologist may not perform surgery if they think it is a risk to put you under. I was treated with meds through my surgery date. Shortly after surgery my previous medical problems resolved themselves. I suggest talking to your primary care doctor and if they won't sign off talk to your surgeon to see if there are other parties that can clear you for surgery. You want to be safe and make sure you have the best possible outcome with the fewest complications. -
There is nothing you can do to prevent or lower the chances of loose skin. Once skin has stretched past its elastic limit, it tears and stretch marks happen. The only thing that can be done once that happens is skin removal. It's like the balloons you inflate to their max, then after a day or so you let the air out and the balloon is now misshapen and wrinkly. Same thing with skin. It's not too difficult to have the removal procedure approved if you keep records of the rashes and other complications common with excess skin. BUT, skin removal is not the same as cosmetic surgery. The scar is not as nice as it would be if a plastic surgeon were to do that procedure.
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Excuse me Guys? Little help here. GUYS ONLY!!!
FluffyChix replied to FluffyChix's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@Berry78 Thank you so much. I've kinda "agonized" over this 87lb loss thing and being 50% of excess fat to my first goal. And I don't really know if I'm "allowed" to be excited? My weight loss history is so complicated (like most of ours), and I'm not even sure if I'm tracking the right way? My highest evs weight was 325 (2001). So fairly quickly I lost from 325 down to 260lbs and got stuck there for years. I maintained that loss for so long! Then cancer/cancer treatment and cracking the weight loss "stall" code through alternate day fasting with extreme calorie restriction and voila! I lost down to 218lb, but I was in radiation at the time and they told me to quit losing or they would have to refigure my radiation treatment plan. Then ballooned back up to 287lbs (which was the highest most recent weight--in May). So technically, this go round, I've lost 50.4lbs--which I still feel really awesome about, but it's not the full 87.4lbs. You know? So how do I really count the pre-surgery weight loss? Should my starting have really been 287, or the 325? -
Some surgeons feel like it takes a few weeks for the new stomach to heal and the extra time with simple foods allows for better healing and less chance of complications.
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I dont think most surgeons test for smoking, I know ive never heard of it done at my hospital although im sure some actually do. But its not about cheating your test, its really about your health. Ive personally seen severe complications from smoking and bariatric surgery and its not pretty. You could seriously ruin your life, kill yourself or worse. Leaks, DVTs, and ulcers are all real and smoking drastically increases the risk. Not just the risk during and immediately after, but smoking ever again.
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Open surgery means its not laparscopic. As in instead of making several tiny little cuts in you the size of a quarter or smaller using cameras and scopes (Laparscopic) they do it open instead. Open as in they cut you completely open (youre talking a huge scar like 1 feet give or take) and perform the surgery that way without cameras or scopes. Its rare for bariatric surgery to be performed that way, I imagine its done only under the most complicated of circumstances. Ive only seen it once, and its not pretty.
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I Am About To Make A Year And I Feel Like A Failure
Mhy12784 replied to angeliquita's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Additional surgery shouldn't even be in the conversation unless there's ongoing complications that need to be addressed, especially for 35 pounds. I think habits need to be looked at, and understanding your situation and what's happening wrong. -
Mexico Self Pay Gastric Sleeve Surgery Suggestions
JeffN replied to Tired_of_being_FAT's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I went with Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela at Mexico Bariatric Centers and I can tell you I had a great experience. My patient care was outstanding much better than I have ever received in the States. From start to finish it was very easy. Dr Valenzuela had the same surgery three years ago and the Doctor assigned to our floor had it done 3 months ago. Dr V has: Performed over 4,000 Bariatric Surgeries Limits Bariatric Surgeries to 3 Per Day Performs Every Surgery She Schedules Successful Results & Close to Zero Complication Rate The price varies based on your BMI and other health conditions but I found them to be very reasonable. The key though is don't fudge on your weight or height because they base fee's off of your BMI at time of registration. So if you put down a lower weight on the application you might be assessed a fee at registration. Also, plan on a few hundred extra dollars for additional medications and such from the hospital. I needed a blood thinner for long airplane travel that was not covered. Whatever the cost find the money somehow and get the surgery done. It will change your life! I no longer have to take medicine for diabetes or high blood pressure. -
@FluffyChix are you saying that low carb diets cure type 2 diabetes? If you are just saying that they help you gain excellent control of blood sugar then, yes I agree. The problem is you then must eliminate all of the healthy unrefined complex carbs to maintain this tight control. That can be very hard to do for many people, hence all of the complications so many people end up with.
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September Sleevers- How are you feeling??
JT2002TJ replied to Ash_Bri85's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am at day 2 at my hospital (surgery 9/25/17). Off of IVs, no port during surgery, no nausea at all. Well, to be honest for 2 seconds I thought I was going to throw up, but it was simply my first post op burp. I have not been hungry, and wasn’t thirsty at all post op. I have no problems getting my fluids in. I have had pain meds each night, because of pain, but, that really is the only time I take them. So far, this as been easy. I have been making my walks, and they were surprised how well I have been taking it. I am so glad I didn’t have any complications.
