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Anyone else have a sleeve revision to bypass due to complications?
Steven1954 replied to lisylooby's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Ive had surgery by Dr Krichelly and Brezzler at NY Presbyterian. The corrected obstructions and strictures from band to bypass complications . You are in good hands Regarding dumping, you have to get use to portions. I f you eat to much with bypass you get bloating. This happens about ten to twenty minutes after you eat. With the band, you get stuck immediately. With bypass, Your pants get tight. I started to saliva and had dry heaving. since they fixed the problem I've been fine. Dr Krickhely promised to fix problem and delivered. Adhesions are a risk of any surgery. Good luck -
Lost enough weight pre-op to cancel?
Introversion replied to Cober1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 2+ years post-sleeve and life is so much better. I eat chicken and fresh veggies all the time. In fact, I had chicken and roasted honey sriracha Brussels sprouts for dinner yesterday. I'm full of energy. I run 20+ miles a week and lift heavy weights 3 times weekly. I don't have indigestion, acid reflux or heartburn. Realize that most sleeved people suffer no complications. But, due to negativity bias, the unfortunate souls who had complications shout the loudest, so perceptions on the surgery's safety are skewed. After all, few people post, "I had an uneventful recovery and reached my goal weight!" Most of the people who gripe/complain had poor outcomes, whereas the silent majority of WLS patients have been successful. The difference is that the success stories move on with their lives and are less inclined to run to internet forums with complaints. I could lose weight before surgery...I was the yo-yo diet queen. I'm in my mid 30s and lost 200+ pounds in the 2 decades before surgery (lose 30, regain 50, lose 60, regain 90, rinse & repeat). Nonetheless, I couldn't keep weight off. Your chances of maintaining your current weight loss without surgery are less than 5 percent. The odds are stacked against you. However, if you feel uncomfortable, don't do it. Good luck with whatever you decide. -
Need advice
losing2live4Him replied to Tiffany Ramirez's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My husband (will be officially ex soon) was so against me having the bypass, he threatened to leave me! I had the surgery on June 16, 2017. He was gone when I got out of the hospital. I've done it all on my own...complications and all. But the surgery itself was worth every minute. I'm 7 weeks out, 60 pounds down (260 if you count my husband), and off ALL of my meds other than the ones I take for depression and anxiety! Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app -
My husband reacted the same way when I told him that I was going to start the process to get VSG surgery. I told him one day and he said flat out that he did not want me to have the surgery and he did not think it was a good idea. He never told me not to have the surgery he just told me how he felt. I started going to all of my appointments and I would tell him oh I have a Doctors appointment today or I am going in for this test. At first he never really said much when I would tell him about my appointments but as my surgery date has gotten closer he has come to accept that it is going to happen. He is just scared that something bad will happen during the surgery. I had him come to my pre op teaching class with me. I think that was a really good idea because the nurse goes over everything that will happen right before, during, and after the surgery including possible complications. After the class my husband was like wow she made it seem like no big deal lol. My husband will also be staying with me at the hospital. I think this journey has actually brought us closer. I wish you good luck on your own journey.
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Need advice
Introversion replied to Tiffany Ramirez's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Less than 1 percent of all people suffer complications during sleeve gastrectomy surgery. For context, that's about 1 out of every 100 people who have complications during surgery. Your husband needs to be more scared about what will happen if you remain obese: increased risk of diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney failure, strokes, bilateral knee replacement due to arthritis, high cholesterol, cancer, and so on...all at a young age. Look around you...how many elderly people are alive who are morbidly obese? Very few. If your husband loves you and wishes to grow old with you, then surgery is your best bet. Good luck to you. -
Gastric Bypass VS Mini Gastric Bypass?????
JohnnyCakes replied to N0VA's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
this is straight from another surgeon in Mexico who does MGB's: "Additional Risks with Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Compared to RNY Gastric Bypass - Severe acid-reflux: Because the pouch is small and the remainder of the stomach is still connected to the intestines it is possible for gastric juices to travel down the intestines and into the new pouch. When deciding whether the complication and mortality risks are “worth it”, it’s a good idea to evaluate the potential risks associated with not having surgery." http://www.golightbariatrics.com/mini-gastric-bypass-surgery/ from the place you are getting your surgery, N0VA, it has this brief blurb: "It has a lower risk for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) than sleeve gastrectomy." note that it says it's better than the sleeve. which is true. not better than the RNY. accept that. move forward with clear and truthful information. again, i'm not saying the MGB is a bad surgery or not worth the risk. but don't blind yourself to the risk either. the reason you can get it for so cheap in Mexico is because it's a simpler operation. not because it's a better one. from everything I can tell, in terms of GERD, it's RNY > MGB > VSG. in terms of weight loss, it's MGB > RNY > VSG. btw - say goodbye to coffee. not allowed after MGB due to higher risk of ulcer and reflux. totally fine after RNY though... -
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Severe pain left side under ribcage, worse when inhaling
ebroms17 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi all, I'll be three weeks out as of Monday and have been experiencing pretty bad pain on my left side under my rib cage. It's especially sharp when I inhale and when I'm lying down on either side, as well as after I eat or drink. My surgeon wanted to rule out any complications from surgery including a blood clot so he sent me to the ER a few days ago, where I got blood tests, an x-ray and a CT scan but aside from being dehydrated according to my blood tests and them finding a small cyst on my spleen (which they said should not be causing pain), all were normal. I've heard that this pain can be normal after surgery as the left side is usually where they make the largest laparoscopic incision, but this pain isn't near the incision site. It's quite painful - a bit better with my Percoset, but I don't want to get hooked on it so I've been taking it very sparingly. Tylenol doesn't touch it. Has anyone had experience with this? -
Any regrets or things you wish you would have known beforehand??
Lauren_90 posted a topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
Hi everyone, I am booked in for revisional surgery from gastric band to MGB in a months time, however I am feeling a tad nervous about life afterwards with it being a more complicated surgery. Can anyone please tell me how you felt afterwards and if you regret anything?? Thanks in advance guys -
Hi there, I had my sleeve done by Dr Kow and she is amazing! I was sleeved on 29th March and no complications with sleeve at all.
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4th WLS procedure coming up this week!!! No judgement!
lisacaron replied to sydneyjonno's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi! You guys have some experience here! So please let me pick your brains! I was banded in 2013 lost about 60 pounds, and have gained some back due to many complications from the band and other health issues. Here I am now with a total band slip and prolapse miserable can't keep much down without feeling sick 23 out of 24 hours. Dr. has me scheduled for band removal on August 9th. I'm wondering what the recovery will be like...will I be able to get that nutrition in again because right now I am feeling just weak and tired from not being able to eat more than ice cream or shakes! I am taking my vitamins. We have also talked about having a sleeve revision in a couple of months after I go through the insurance gambit of medical testing etc. all over again. I'm not looking forward to yet another surgery...and I'm wondering if the sleeve is the way to go, or if I am going to go through all this medical testing again for approval I should just push for the bypass and get the weight off without "guessing" if the sleeve is going to work out for me or not. I'm always the one that falls in the failure percentage rates...I been using this analogy alot lately...you know if birth control pills are 98% effective to prevent pregnancy well yep I am the 2% who got pregnant while on them taking them without fail every day even after I was pregnant and Dr.'s couldn't believe it, his name is Christopher and he's now a healthy 22 year old! What is your advise? Also how painful is recovery from the band removal? I am hearing the port site muscle is sectioned and that causes some major discomfort and pain for a while.... -
6 months in the hospital
OutsideMatchInside replied to Debedeb's topic in Gastric Plication Surgery Forum
GoFundMe isn't going to pay attention to a campaign that has only raised $125. They only fact check when it is thousands. If she wrote here what she wrote on GoFundMe, maybe people would have been more sympathetic. She came here like a crazed treasure troll. It could still all be a scam and she came here hoping to garner sympathy and get donations, but when people were not receptive to her story she abandoned it and went full nuke. Even considering her story is true. Of course the people in the hospital being treated for complications, well have complications and are miserable. She isn't talking to healthy people. So that is like going to a homeless shelter to look for a hedge fund manager. -
BMI:52 ready to do the surgery, afraid of "DEATH"!!
Missy161 replied to KZave's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Do your research on your surgeon. Check his/her statistics. Check his/her reviews here and online. Yes, sometimes complications happen. My headband had some with his surgery 11 years ago, but now he is healthy and has maintained a more than 100 pound weight loss. There are far more complications from obesity that weight loss will correct. Diets don't work for most people. If you want your life back surgery maybe the only option. I've lost just 30 pounds and already have so much more energy have put diabetes behind me and feel so much better Don't let fear rule your life anymore. Make an informed thoughtful decision and stick to it. Good luck. Praying for peace for you through the process. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135 -
I am so sorry your brother is suffering. Many prayers. I had my surgery here in Florida by a well respected surgeon and have had zero complications.
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Restarting my journey
Brittany1225 replied to Rylopez's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good Morning Rylopez: I met with my PCP last night and he recommended that I get the sleeve rather than the lap band. My PCP stated that he has seen too many complications with the band such as slippage, pain etc.... He highly recommended the sleeve and provided me with detailed information regarding the surgery and outcome. Again, I informed my PCP that I will do my research and ultimately make my decision, after all, I have a few months to decide. It's now a matter of following through with all my appointments. On another note, you recommended that I start dieting and exercising to prepare myself for what I am required after the surgery. Great minds think a lot, I've already begun working on my appetite control. I'm not dieting per say but limiting my intake (don't want to lose weight or gain weight) but have control of my intake. As for exercising that will have to be put on hold until after I have my knee surgery on 8/30/17. I injured myself running. After physical therapy ends I can begin to exercise. Enough about me, How are you doing? Were you released from the hospital? when will you be scheduled for your next weigh in? What weight goals have you set for yourself? Mucho Bendiciones Brittany1225 -
Perhaps if she would have started with a less accusatory tone, maybe sharing her story in a way that was helpful and advisory, a constructive cautionary tale for those who have not yet had the surgery, that would have been more well received. No one goes through this process without understanding the risks, because our doctors insist upon it, at least mine did. There will always be that one person that has complications, or overeats post surgery and creates their own complications, etc. Without knowing WHAT happened and dealing with the dire warnings without context, we all instantly buck up and fight back, because we also know, from our perspective, this is a safe process, for the most part (there is risk in any surgery). My two cents.
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6 months in the hospital
James Marusek replied to Debedeb's topic in Gastric Plication Surgery Forum
Debedeb appears to be Debedeb Wilson. [The photo posted for her on bariatricpal matches that used on the gofundme account] Three months ago she set up a gofundme account for Tracy Saville. The following is an excerpt from that fundraiser account: It is so rare that we find someone who is willing to give to others openly and lovingly, someone who acts as an angel among us. However, Tracy Saville is a prime example of just that type of person. A man who gave his entire life to others has fallen and now this angel needs our help. Three months ago Tracy went in for a sugery that should have changed his life for the better. Instead, it turned out to be nightmare that has him fighting for his life. This man has dedicated his life to foster kids, assisting children living in poverty, and he has continuously participated in a big brothers program. Tracy has spent his entire life giving back to others, and now he is in a position where he needs that same generosity and support. When the complications happened it took weeks before he was finally able to get an answer about what was going on; by that time, it was nearly too late. Miraculously, he pulled through a prolonged stay in the hospital and multiple procedures. As he woke to see family around, tears rolled down his cheeks, though even then he managed to crack smile in front of his loved ones as he recieved the bad news and struggles he would face. It was then that he discovered that he had a massive infection that had been neglected for far too long. This would only be the beginning of months spent in the hospital. After another set of failed treatments, he was flown to Jacksonville, Florida to the Mayo Clinic. Finally, he had some great doctors working relentlessly trying to save organs and his life. We are blessed to have him here, but now he is 6 hours away from home. Yesterday, he went in for another surgery as doctors scrambled to clean out the infection and repair many leaks from several places including his stomach and esophagus . More bad news came to him and his family, and we found he would lose half of one of his lungs. The doctors and staff don't understand how he made it through this series of complications and such dangerous conditions, but we of faith know that answer don't we? -
This isn't a complications forum either, just a general surgery thread. And you're not a patient or pre-op either, despite your status. You haven't asked for help, or advice, you're just stirring up doubt in a group of people who are either pre or post op. I don't understand your game, but honestly, you appear to just be trolling.
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Read the thread ? Hello? How do i block you? This thread is meant for us. You are not labled under complications. Your your speculations are wrong again. Man you're something else
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Sorry, this is a load of ****. An absolute load of ****. I spent two years researching this surgery before doing it and went to support groups, talked to so many people who had it, researched online, etc. I don't know 5 people who had severe complications and I probably talked to 500 people in total. I hate trolling. If you had evidence, if you had something other than your word, which, quite frankly, doesn't mean anything to me because you seem to be here just to start trouble and stir up doubt, yeah, maybe I would believe it. But I don't think you've done what you set out to do. No one here is swayed. Perhaps you can find another place to stir up trouble. But no one here is buying it. Go sell your story to people who haven't done their homework. We ALL have.
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More trolls up here trying to sell the surgery because it's a big time money maker trying to make out a horror stories to be not such a big deal. It is a big deal I've talked and done research and most everybody I've talked to that's had the surgery wish they had not done it. You have no nothing to back up what you just said. 6 out of 10 people are unhappy with the surgery if it isn't from complications it's from other things. Truth is the most important
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Getting Nervous As Surgery Day Approaches
A_new_sara replied to Togunrinde's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
If you weren't nervous you wouldn't be normal We all have that fear of the unknown and worse case scenario!! I promise you'll come home and be happy it's over.. and onto a better healthier life.. I had a really complicated surgery, and losts of recovery issues (I was revised from band to sleeve with a TON of scar tissue...) and I would still do it again! -
Getting Nervous As Surgery Day Approaches
Togunrinde posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hello all! As some of you know, my surgery is THIS MONDAY on the 7th. Up until now, I haven't really been worried or nervous. But now as the date creeps closer I'm freaking out and starting to panic. Worried that I haven't lost enough during preop (even though I wasn't told I absolutely had to lose anything), worried about possible complications, etc. I've been binge reading reviews from other people who have done surgery in Mexico, but it's not helping at all. Any words of encouragement would definitely be appreciated! -
Finally had my first puree meal today!!!
NewCL posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
After being on liquids since July 7th I had my first puree meal. I've been waiting for this day. My stomach is talking to me, but all went down well and I didn't have any complications. I could only eat about 4 baby spoonfuls. This pyrex will last me forever! -
Gastric Bypass VS Mini Gastric Bypass?????
JohnnyCakes replied to N0VA's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
when i made the decision to get bariatric surgery, i knew i didn't want the VSG but i was unsure between the RNY or the mini-bypass. after all, the mini-bypass offers as good if not better weight loss results (about 5%) with a shorter operating time. there are two prominent surgeons who perform this procedure. one is Dr. Rutledge (Arizona i think) and Dr. Hargroder in Missouri. i went thru Hargroder's online seminars and stuff and was sure i was going to make the trip to Joplin, MO to do the surgery. but i wanted to meet with my local bariatric office (center of excellence) to hear his opinion on bariatric options and most importantly, why they don't offer the mini-bypass. my surgeon is the director of the medical group who has done over 3,000 bariatric surgeries. he said that the mini-bypass was the original bariatric surgery back in the 60's and 70's! however, the RNY was developed from the mini-bypass specifically to avoid the mini's biggest complication - reflux/GERD. it is a not-rare complication from the mini that develops because the anastomosis connects the small intestines (with digestive juices) straight to the bottom of the new stomach pouch. so that's why it's easy for bile and other digestive juices to go the wrong way - up the pouch and into your esophagus. the RNY technique avoids this by creating a "roux limb" so that the pouch is not connected straight to digestive juices. as soon as he said that, i realized RNY was the better procedure. he said so what if the mini gives you 5% more weight loss on average if you then suffer from major acid reflux? he said if i lose 150lbs, i'll be over the moon happy with no chance of acid reflux, and the last thing that will happen is me wishing i lost 157lbs. he also said he's had to reverse a good number of mini-bypasses because of the acid reflux problem. he said it can be truly horrific, that one time he did an endoscopy and one patient's esophagus looked like raw hamburger meat. he said if they ever "solve" that issue, they might look into it again, but the risk/reward just isn't worth it. that's also why it's not an approved surgery by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. not to mention that my support team would be half-way across the country in Joplin, MO. i'm so much more comfortable with my team and hospital 30 minutes down the road. that's an important aspect. -
How are you feeling now?? Any complications or anything? I had my revision on Tuesday
