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Possibly switching to bypass because of GERD
chryss replied to shy1's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was all set for sleeve as well. At my appointment last week they told me that since October, they have had 2 patiences that have had to have their surgeries revised to Bypass because their mild GERD went to severe. That was enough for me to start to change my mind. I don't want dumping and was looking forward to an easier surgery but I keep thinking how great it would be to never have heartburn and reflux again. I'm also very scared but I think I'm changing to the bypass. I also have around 100 pounds to lose. When do you think you will have it?? -
Meal Planning for Phase 3
James Marusek replied to Funicello1983's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
After surgery the three most important requirements are meeting your daily Protein, Fluid and Vitamin requirements. food is secondary because your body is converting your stored fat into the energy that drives your body. Thus you lose weight. I had RNY gastric bypass and I am 3 years post-op. So my program is similar but not the same as the requirements of sleeve patients. I hated drinking protein shakes. But I drank them because I could not reach my protein goals without them. But as my meal volume increased, I was able to phase out my protein shakes. I went from 3 a day, down to 2, down to 1 and finally at a year and a half when I reached 1 cup meal allotment per meal I stopped drinking protein shakes completely. I was able to do this because I concentrated on high protein meals. Soft foods (chili and soup) went down much easier than hard foods such as steak, so this is what I mainly ate. I have included some recipes at the end of the following article in case you might wish to try them. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf -
Hello all - anyone else having surgery in August ? I'm a revision from the Lap-Band. Well my surgery has been moved to August 1st...have pre-op tomorrow :-)
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I was banded 12/3/12 with not a specific goal weight but I want to be healthy. I have always played sports and was very active until my pregnancy. I have always been heavy but the real weight packed on then. She is now 4 and does tap/ballet, soccer, tball. I have the worst time keeping up with all her activities due to no energy. So I did my homework for 9mnths before I was banded. I wanted the good, bad and ugly so I was prepared for anything. I knew it was a tool and I would still have to do the work, so I was mentally prepared for my journey. The doctors suggested gastric bypass instead due to people with alot of weight to lose not being successful with the band. However I came on here and saw many people very successful with the band and I'm determined to be one of them. I decided to have the WLS to jump start my weight and when the energy comes back I would be ready to get back my life the way it was prior to pregnancy. I want to be able to keep up with my daughter and enjoy life with her instead of watching her from a distance. I have hit a small bump in the road. Right now waiting till this week to have surgery on my band due to scar tissue has grown on one side so the band can't be filled properly. I was upset since I have been following the rules and made life changes. But as always there is a silver lining and i have lost 40lbs since being banded. I don't regret my decision at all. This was one of these rare cases so I'm not going to let this get me down. Bottom line I had the surgery for ME to be healthy once again. ???€ Have a great workout out the gym and a great Super Bowl Sunday!
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Emergency surgery to remove the band at five months
Nanook replied to DontSignUp's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wasa, I know the sleeve would be a bad choice for me so I was looking at DS or RNY. Is it true that the sleeve is the first part of a DS? Does that make sense? It seems to me that I've read that on some other sites. There are so many revision combos out there it can get overwhelming at times. I wouldn't want to be too far from a DS surgeon and that's where I gave up on that proceedure. I think my insurance would have covered it though. Thanks Nancy. -
Emergency surgery to remove the band at five months
Nanook replied to DontSignUp's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I chiming in on this one as I've noticed that many people have to travel far or choose to travel far to have surgeries. I'm speaking of all WLSs not just LB. It might be me but there is comfort with knowing my surgeon and his team are only 45 minutes away from me. With my daughter's RNY and my LB (now gone bye bye) and my revision (hopefully in my future) and the few times we've had emergency situations that could only have been dealt with a team familiar with WLS I could or would not choose a surgeon much further away than that. This of course has limited the type of surgery revision I choose but I suppose I'd rather them be close than have to worry when something goes wrong and who would treat me in that situation. Nancy:smile: -
Orthostatic Hypotension
James Marusek replied to mousecat88's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
One of the possible side effects of rapid weight loss after undergoing weight loss surgery is orthostatic hypotension or orthostatic intolerance. These terms describe a significant drop in blood pressure upon standing from a seated or reclined position. Drip in blood pressure causes a decrease in blood flow to the brain. There are several studies discussing this after RNY gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. However, this can also be an issue post Duodenal Switch. The process is still not completely understood but can be due to several factors. Rapid weight loss, sympathetic nervous system dysfunction, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, malnutrition, thyroid issues, cardiac issues, post prandial hypotension (blood pressure lowering after meals due to blood flow shifting to the gut) or medications are all suspected as possible cause for orthostatic hypotension. Source: https://www.dssurgery.com/orthostatic-hypotensionintolerance/ Prior to weight loss surgery I had high blood pressure and I was taking 2 types of prescription meds for that condition. A few weeks after surgery, this condition went into remission and I stopped the medication. If you are in a similar situation, perhaps a readjustment or elimination of your prescription may be in order. Also meeting your daily fluid requirement is very important and if your body gets dehydrated, it can cause this problem. -
I need you guys input on this matter
RNY-Gal replied to RNY-Gal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just spoke to my insurance company and the lady agreed with me it's either OR, not both. But she said she wanted to look into further and she was going to get back to me on it. She thinks the person my coordinator spoke to read the wrong one. Because there is different sections for different patients. People under 18, over 18 and revisions. So, I don't know what to do now. My coordinator cancelled my Nut. Appointment. So if it comes back I was right the whole time I'll be a month behind. And won't see a surgery until August or September. :/ -
^^This^^...and is something that happens with bypass patients as a result of rerouting around their upper intestines. It's not something that happens with banders.
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Weight regain sleeve vs. bypass
stacyrg2 replied to P7rancher's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I think those are excellent questions to ask. I'm currently preparing for a conversion from sleeve to bypass . . . not because of weight loss issues, I'm maintaining a 120 lb loss 2 years post surgery, but because of GERD uncontrolled by medication. At one of my appointments, I asked my surgeon to draw out the procedure to explain how it will eliminate my GERD and reverse the damage to my esophagus. He did, and it was amazingly helpful. ( I have that drawing hanging up in my office . . . my bit of modern art.) Anyway, I think it's beneficial to everyone to ask pointed, precise questions so they understand what is being done to their anatomy. -
When did you see a change?
sherrypep replied to AutismMom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think it depends on how much you have to loose. I weighed in at 206 12/21/11 when I got my band so I had a low BMI. I lost 45 pounds and than had my revision o n May 6th and have lost 20 since. I think I felt the difference at about 30 pounds because I needed to buy new cloths! -
Reflux/ Hiatal Hernia Issues Post-Op?
PdxMan replied to Desert Clover's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My story is about the same as the two above. Terrible reflux for years. I didn't even know I had a hiatal hernia until after the surgery when my Dr mentioned he corrected it so I will have some additional uncomfortable swallowing for a few days. I think since my surgery, 13 months ago today, I have taken two Tums once and I attribute that to laying down too soon after eating. So, for me, VSG was a total cure. But, I would rather have reflux than all of the possible issues of bypass ... no thanks. -
Has anyone had a lap band replaced due to numerous prolapse and experienced prolapses again with the second band?
kush1566 replied to kush1566's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Have not had the revision yet still have first band but it has prolapsed three times and I have to have it replaced but questioning if anyone has had a second put in and experienced prolapse with the second one -
Ok I'm having my bypass on 1/28 don't meet with dietician till 1/23 but I'm needing to go grocery shopping this week & was Wanting to get some things I'll need. I'm sure everyone's different but is there anything I can buy now to get a head start. Anything everyone needs to eat or drink in the days follow in surgery? Thanks for your help.
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Has anyone had a lap band replaced due to numerous prolapse and experienced prolapses again with the second band?
guyguys1 replied to kush1566's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
That is so good to hear. I have to have my band out in a month. Partial slip, and surgeon says he will try to revise my band or take it out period. He feels I didn't do well at my 2 yr check up. Since I only lost 30 lbs and my bmi didn't go down enuf. I'm not diabetic anymore so I think I did good. I'm praying for a revision Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk -
I'm off to the hospital! Prayers and Blessings to all of my fellow surgery buddies today.
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Weight-loss surgery, band-specific, and general medical terms: PB: "productive burp" -- what happens when something eaten can't go down due to restriction has to come back up NSV: Non-scale victory -- a weight-loss achievement that has little to do with numbers WLS: Weight-loss surgery MO: Morbid Obesity (or morbidly obese) BMI: Body Mass Index GBP: Gastric bypass surgery RNY: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (the most popular type of bariatric surgery) DS: Duodenal switch (another type of bariatric surgery) BP: blood pressure PCP: Primary care physician GP: General practitioner NP: Nurse practitioner PA: Physician's assistant BC: Birth control (or BCP: birth-control pills) OTC: Over the counter (i.e., non-prescription medications) NSAIDS: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (a class of painkillers--which includes ibuprofen--bandsters should try to avoid because they can add to ulcer risk). AF: "Aunt Flo" -- menstrual period GERD: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease #/#/# in signatures: weight pre-surgery/current weight/goal weight And some general abbreviations used here and elsewhere on the web, not related to banding or weight loss: LBT: LapBandTalk.com -- this wonderful place on the web! OH: Obesityhelp.com -- another support site, with message forums BIL, SIL, ILs: Brother-in-law, sister-in-law, in-laws BTW: By the way DH: darling (or dear, or danged, or use your imagination) husband DW: darling... wife DD, DS: darling... daughter, son IMHO: In my humble opinion (and its cousin, IMNSHO: in my not so humble opinion) IIRC: If I recall correctly ISO: In search of LOL: laugh out loud OMG: Oh my God OT: Off-topic ROTFLMAO: Rolling on the floor laughing my a** off! TMI: Too much information WRT: With regard to WTF: What the f...? WTG: Way to go! YMMV: Your mileage may vary
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Band to Sleeve..so many questions and fears
sma102205 replied to sma102205's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks to all for chiming in!! For those who have surgery scheduled this month all the best and please please keep us posted.. For those whom have had success with revision thank you for sharing it is encouraging to hear about your journeys. And for those whom are skeptical of people who use WLS a a crutch.. I see your point but I can only speak for myself and say am I fully in control of my efforts, no..I'm always the first to admit it but the effort I need to put towards any kind of weight loss is 3x more the norm due to my PCOS and after battling this for so long and having that delay things like building a family my BIGGEST demon is to not feel sorry for myself day to day, to not feel like a failure and all I can do is try try try to focus on what I DO have and what I HAVE achieved and hope that in time my body will cooperate.. -
Nervous about Sleeve to RNY revision
Karen B45 replied to SleeveandRNYchica's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am a sleeve to bypass revision as well. My surgery was last Wednesday, Sept. 23 and my sleeve was in March 2012. I had no problems with the sleeve, and no complications. My sister did the same thing, sleeve and then revision to bypass. She warned me that the recovery for the bypass is harder, and to be honest, I have to say she was probably right. The bypass is more major surgery in that they take something and reroute it. I mean I know that's obvious but.....it does make a difference. Having said that, I havne't had any complications, and I am not at all regretting having it done. There are a lot of things that are the same, the tiredness, etc. I think you will do great, and the complications are just such a small percentage. My surgeon told me afterwards that he was expecting it to be much more difficult than it was, which was nice to hear. The surgery did take about three and a half hours. I also am off work for two weeks, including the surgery. I still feel like Ike I just had major surgery, but I am sure I will be ready to go back in a week. Although most people do say take another week off if you can. The other thing I have noticed....definitely still using my pain medication, but that is more for my incisions than anything. It just seems odd to me that I got on a flight home from Mexico two days after my last surgery, I totally cannot imagine doing that this time. It's just a different recovery. I don't know if that helps? But that has been my experience so far. I think you had messaged me previously, so if you would like to chat more, just let me know. -
Nervous about Sleeve to RNY revision
Demigod replied to SleeveandRNYchica's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I got sleeved 1 1/2 ago and read really want a revision I'm really not sure what to tell my doc -
hi janie & everyone. i just signed up yesterday. this is my first time to get on anything like this although i've been banded over two years. i lost 95 lbs in 15 months & my life has definitely changed. size 20 - size 8.....i now have 3.1 cc's in my band but don't believe i would ever have another one. food gets pretty limited when you have this much in your band. i'm still fighting my way through all the emotional eating habits that i have owned for 49 years, so that in itself has been a struggle for me. i had my band done in canon city. dr's wagner/brown were the first surgeon's in colorado to do the band, & i thought this is my last chance at being thin. i never did any research or even considered the gastric bypass. i just did it we started a support grp here & i have made a lot of good friends. we cheer each other and struggle together but we are all bonded together. we know and understand all the stuff. its so great to get into this group though. thanks for asking about me.....
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Emergency surgery to remove the band at five months
WASaBubbleButt replied to DontSignUp's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It's not really wise to go into surgery thinking if this doesn't work, you'll revise to something else. Revisions carry a GREAT deal more risk than working on a virgin stomach. Example, leaks carry a 3x greater risk as a revision vs. 1st choice surgery. The key is to find the right surgery type for you the FIRST time. Not to choose the easy surgery the first time and hope for the best. -
What questions should I ask my doctor during my consult?
JWL08 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am considering a revision from the band to bypass. I know little about the process, and bypass in general. I don't know if my insurance will cover it, and right now I am in that awful catch 22 of weighing too little for surgery but too much to have a healthy lifestyle, so there are a lot of ifs there. Assuming all the planets align though, what questions did you have for your doctor? My family is pretty much convinced bypass means I am going to die, so I'd like to calm their fears. Thanks! -
Strange thing I say... (How about you?)
alwaysvegas replied to Mrs.RRn's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
A selection of quotes I've actually said that are indeed strange: "No, they did not remove my entire stomach. Just most of it." "No, I didn't have the bypass. I had the less complicated weight loss surgery." As if I could perform it myself or something. "No, I'm not starving. I feel great!" "I disagree. I eat more than a squirrel." "Yes, I used to be quite large." Takes out driver's license to prove it. Why would someone lie about being fat? food arrives at the table. "Can I get a to-go box, please?" "Yes, I really am full. I know I'm taking most of it to go." "No, I didn't just eat before coming to the restaurant." "Yes, bowel movements still work the same way." "Yes, I miss my manboobs." OK, the last one I never said.- 9 replies
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Emergency surgery to remove the band at five months
WASaBubbleButt replied to DontSignUp's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
No surgery type is right for everyone. Some are good to go with restriction only, some need malabsorptive too. There is not a thing in the world wrong with either one. It is your job to see what YOU need. We all have different issues. Me... I just like to eat. I'm a grazer, I like high fat, high carb foods and lots of it. For me restriction alone is most effective. I suck at taking Vitamins and such... I'd probably die of malnutrition with bypass because I know me and I would never take the required vitamins. I found the surgery type right for me. You need to do the same, you need to find what is right for you. Yes and no... the sleeve is the first part of DS. With DS the sleeve is typically made larger, with a stand alone procedure the sleeve is made smaller. I can eat 2oz of solid Protein, if I had DS my sleeve would hold double what I can eat.
