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It's so hard. I do think maybe you are doing activity too soon - mine says no sooner than 6 weeks. I know they are all different, but you are still on so little food. I think finding a therapist is really important and it's on my list of to-dos! I must do this next week because when I had my sleeve surgery, I could have done with it. I have just had a revision and I still need one. In the meantime, I just bought a book that looks good called Emotional First Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery by Cynthia L Alexander. It has great reviews and I'm hopeful it'll help while I am looking for someone. I am actually kind of cross with the Bariatric Industry... I think that a therapist specialising in food addiction should come with the surgery. This isn't just about our bodies, it's more about our minds. We can feel so desperately alone after surgery and turn to all kinds of things to replace this addiction. We also go through loss and grief. Please, look in to finding a therapist. You can look online for one in your area that specialises in addiction. Don't let it slip away from you like I did where you have to end up having a revision surgery.
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My advice would be to find a bariatric doctor who has done removals and get it removed and discuss revision surgery if that is what you want. Vomiting is a bad sign. I had my band removed a couple of weeks ago after having it for 10 years. Hated it every day. Should have gotten it removed sooner. Even if you have to travel find an experienced bariatric doctor. Look online and Google reviews. Good luck.
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Revision on 3/18
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March 6. Sleeve to bypass revision!!
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March 6th for me! Sleeve to bypass revision due to GERD. Good luck to you all. Let’s stay in touch!
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Im having revision on March 12th. I think im more anxious this time. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T377A using BariatricPal mobile app
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BILIO PANCREATIC DIVERSION same as DS???
dsdesigna replied to New&Improved's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Both the “RNY” and DS are kinda of Bileopancreatic Diversions but they are vastly different in possible outcomes. You will get a bigger weight loss from the DS and better chance of no weight gain as time goes on. However you might consider that the Gastric Sleeve might be all you need if your issue is just portion control. And you can have that revised to the DS if your weight loss is not ideal. But you’ll be eating more normally but smaller portions. -
About to be revised...anyone in Northern CA??
doconaquest replied to amschuttpelz's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I’m in the East Bay and also about to have my sleeve revised to a bypass for GERD. would love to connect!! -
Modified DS (Loop) vs. Traditional DS
James B replied to James B's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
According to one surgeon, the term roux en y just means an incision. So any of the surgeries like DS, Loop DS and MGB all use roux en y incisions. But in bariatric circles, the RNY pertains to the regular GB. All I know about the MGB is that it can be revised and is less invasive. As is the case with all of us, my biggest concern was/is weight regain over time. I chose the Loop DS because it seemed to be more effective with weight loss than the GB and MGB and equally as effective as the tradition DS with one less incision and less intestinal bypass, diarrhea, etc. As far as the DS vs the Loop DS (SADI), I am concerned about weight regain because of the significant difference in the amount of longer intestinal tract that is left with the Loop DS. But I also have to take into consideration the side effects of having that much shorter intestinal tract with the malabsorption issue. -
March 6 revision from sleeve to bypass. Can’t wait!!
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I am scheduled for March 4th. Would love to stay connected to you all. I am doing a sleeve to bypass revision due to severe acid reflux. I am also having a hiatal hernia repair and my gallbladder removed.
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Average rate of weight loss for revision (band to bypass)
LadyBeasley replied to lspringman's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I did the revision of band to bypass on 1/18/19 & so far I’m down 30lbs. -
Average rate of weight loss for revision (band to bypass)
lspringman posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
2 weeks until surgery!! Can't wait! For those of you that had a revision of band to bypass, what was your rate of weight loss? Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app -
So many people with reflux ignore the advice and go with the sleeve. It seems to exacerbate it. There are many many people who then have to revise from sleeve to bypass. What is it about the bypass that scares you so much?
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Sleeve -> MGB revision and a couple questions
LivingLight posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had a revision from Sleeve to MGB this last Tuesday (Feb 5'19). I was well warned that the weight loss would be slower, due to the fact that this was a revision, so have been pleasantly surprised by having lost 8lbs in the last week. I am still on clear fluids, and I know that is likely having a huge impact on my expedient weight loss, but it's sure great motivation. Did anyone lose well on clear liquids, and continue to lose as a decent rate (slower, of course, but at more than 2lbs per week) after a revision? If so, do you have any tips or secrets to share about how to keep the weight loss going. I know it's going to come off, and if it ends up being slow, then so be it. I was mentally prepared for that before surgery, but if I can help keep it going faster, that would be great! My pony would appreciate it I'm sure lol. Also, I do not feel any restriction with my clear fluids. Is that normal? I have read a lot of people saying they don't feel restriction after a revision, and am concerned about that. Are clear liquids a different beast, so it is likely that will follow through into the different stages. Thanks for reading, and for any input! -
Mini bypass
ummyasmin replied to HopeSpringsEternal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my MGB revision on Oct 16, so nearly 4 months ago. I've lost 20.2 kgs after surgery (not incl pre-op loss). That's about five kilos a month which I'm delighted with. I'm not a quick loser but slow and steady wins the race, so to speak. Sent from my SM-G930F using BariatricPal mobile app -
My surgeon tries hard to convince his patients to go directly with the gastric bypass because of it's long term success and proven history. It's been around longer than any other WLS procedure. That's what convinced me. I only wanted to do this once. The fact that people that never before had a problem with GERD started suffering with it after the sleeve and had to revise to RNY was another thing that helped me decide. I went back and forth for awhile because there does seem to be pros and cons with both surgeries. Good luck with your choice.
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One of the main reasons is reflux. There is a high incidence of it with the sleeve, especially in revisions from band.
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Regrets???
chrissymcm08 replied to Vegan_Bariatric's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Two people I know had the revision, one had gall stones and damage to esophagus because of acid reflux so her Doc advised her to do the revision they both said it was easier second time around but am sure there are draw backs with the revision but do not know what exactly. Both say they are happier now. Sent from my LG-LS777 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Another point to consider is if your insurance limits you to one bariatric surgery per lifetime. If that’s the case, you should consider RNY over VSG, cut once, as there are a number of people that are requiring revision surgery after VSG and you would hate to have to self-pay for a 2nd surgery. As well, weight loss is typically better with an original surgery than a revision surgery. Long term use of PPIs is also not recomneded as they cause risks for serious health issues/diseases.
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FYI - I’m 5’8” and my weight range is 121-126. I do not plan on having my intestinal bypass lengthened. My revision surgeon is also not overly concerned with my weight. Aside from my reflux issues, my health is great in every other measure, and being lighter has most especially improved my arthritis pain. I had GI surgery in July 2018 to remove a LINX device that had migrated at the GE junction, repaired a hiatal hernia, and had a Nissen Fundiplication as there was a large fundus left. I am now awaiting results from an EGD endoscopy in Jan 2019 to see if I still have Barrett’s Esophagus and bile reflux, and determine if my gastric bypass loop (aka MGB) should be converted to an RNY.
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Regrets???
chrissymcm08 replied to Vegan_Bariatric's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had the sleeve last April, was doing okay until I stopped taking the omeprazile and just used tumms (huge mistake). I have bad acid reflux now and maybe stones having an ultasound and swallow test on Wednesday. Two people that I know had the sleeve and then went in for a revision because of the acid reflux. So now am thinking should have had the bypass. Am taking pantroprazil (not sure about spelling) and it has helped but still have had some bad spells with bell peppers and greasy ground beef. So I don't know but I was 365 and am down to 267. You do not have that much to lose so if you do the sleeve do not stop using omeprazile under any circumstances. Sent from my LG-LS777 using BariatricPal mobile app -
MGB weight loss stalled
HikeEveryMountain replied to CallyMGB's topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
susie - that has to be so frustrating. Do you have any idea why you've lost so little and so slowly? I can't get my head around the physiology of consistently following the rules and staying under 1200 calories. Do you find yourself yo-yoing off of plan sometimes? Or could there be something else contributing? It seems like even without any surgery, 1200 calories or less or healthy eating would result in weight loss. Please understand, not judging or doubting you - this is a fear I have following revision a month and a half ago, so I'm always eager to learn from others and what they're experiencing. -
A few days before my Gastric Bypass surgery I weighed in at 306. Then I did a liquid diet for 2 days and got down to 300. When I weighed myself at the hospital after surgery I was 318 !! Now back at home I am 311 but have been this weight for the last few days. Why is that? I am drinking liquids... Am I just broken now after my sleeve to bypass revision? Is this it? Starting to kind of freak out in my mind.
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Gastric sleeve revision?
Teachamy replied to need2bthin!'s topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I wondered about this, but I see the results of going back to basics. Getting rid of breads and crackers and popcorn completely, and some restriction is back. Getting rid of seltzer has helped too. It's not perfect, but once I cut it out cold turkey, I craved carbs less with every passing day. If I drink enough, 2 oz. of chicken and a cup of broccoli is enough for lunch. Some days, it's just cottage cheese. Maybe you could visit your bariatric center and get some dietician support and see if it helps. Seeing some positive results and having someone to talk to may be enough. If not, s/he could support you through revision. Good luck!
