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Hello. I am semi-new to the board. I have a seminar/consult with Dr. Spivak, in Houston on June 17th. I live in Corpus Christi, TX (approx. 4 hours from Houston). I went to my first "live" WLS support group meeting in Corpus tonight. Every person there had the gastric bypass. When I spoke that I was considering the lapband, a few ladies shook their heads negatively. They explained, after I spoke, that they had once considered it but the risk of slippage, etc and regaining the weight were too high. I didn't say much, due to the fact that I was a newcomer. After the meeting, I met with the psychologist (group leader) and he said that it was truly a personal decision (of course) and that the ladies were speaking because they felt, maybe 5 months on, that you will have most of the complications that you were going to have with the RNY. On the other hand, complications can still occur with the band due to erosion and slippage or blow to the stomach trauma....I really felt like an outcast at the support group. What's your take on this? Shawn
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For the most part it is cost and skill. Most of the popular Mexican surgeons are who trained most of the US surgeons in this procedure. It's typically half the cost with better care in Mexico. In the US most of the time this procedure is done on an outpatient basis. When you wake up they send you home. If a complication is going to happen it's usually in the first 48 hours. Thus, Mexican surgeons keep you in the hospital for 1-2 days. Regardless if you are going to a US or Mexican surgeon it is critical that you do your research. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f11/researching-mexican-doctors-101-a-43575/
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Great to hear from you. I was banded November 3 then had some complications and slipped into a coma for ten days, nothing to do with the surgery, just my body had problems. I'm now 70 pounds lighter and feel good. I still have problems with vomiting but I can relate that to something I am doing wrong like not chewing enough or eating too fast. Still have troubles with red meats but chicken seems to do fine for me.
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Thanks! See that's what makes all of this so complicated!!!!:embaressed_smile: I was thinking about drinking protein for Breakfast and dinner and just eating one meal a day....I am not sure that's the right thing to do...but I did not want to think about food/portions/menus...that's why I got the band...but I am learning slowly but surely this is the only way??!!??
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I thought there was no guarantee you'd dump with RNY? That seems like a weird reason to choose it. There are more complications with bypass and it's malabsorption component. I choose sleeve for that reason. Both surgeries are a TOOL and your long term success depends on the lifestyle choices you make in the years afterward.
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Am I just being paranoid? Please help
McButterpants replied to anthonyb's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You can't control IF a complication is going to happen. Follow your plan provided by your doc. That's what you CAN control. You've made it thru the past week with no complications - consider that a success! Focus on your fluids and Protein intake and taking care of your body. Rest when you need to. Walk when you can. You're going to be fine - worrying about things is not going to get you anywhere. -
Dying To Be Thin...
Butterthebean replied to LifeLiver's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Well said Lifeliver. It's clear there are risks/complications with any WLS. Some can be mitigated but some cannot. We cannot "blame the victim" in every case. I'm glad you're having success now and while I don't want to bash any WLS, I do think that public awareness and education about these eventualities is a must. -
Hi @shayshay85 I had RNY Gastric Bypass surgery on May 20th of this year. I had some complications during my surgery, so I stayed in the hospital a week after surgery. By the end of that week I was no longer on 2 oral diabetes meds I previously took (Metformin and Glipizide), and 2 types of insulin (Minimum 4 injections daily). My A1c went from 9.2 pre-surgery, to 6.1 post-surgery. I have another A1c test coming up on the 17th, and if it's 6.0 or below, my Dr. will consider my diabetes in remission. If I gain weight again, it's most likely I would become insulin resistant again. I have had fairly normal blood sugar readings ever since. I can only speak for myself, but I do believe others here have had similar experiences, and are off all or greatly reduced dosages of their diabetes meds. I'm sure some of them will share their experiences too. I never thought I'd see a day where I didn't have to give myself multiple injections. It's been wonderful, and I'm pretty close to not having to monitor my blood sugars anymore too! My Diabetes specialist told me that herself. Good luck with everything!
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After months of complications (leaking port and then a flipped port) I finally had restriction. I was losing weight, eating well and enjoying my band. After 2 months I decided I needed a fill and scheduled an appointment with my doctor since I was eating more than I should. My doctor gave me a small fill (.2) and it felt like he actually removed Fluid. I have been eating like crazy (I am an admitted stress eater and I am traveling to Chicago every other week (sometimes weekly) to train someone else to take my job due to the company deciding to relocate our office and will be out of a job in November). I have GAINED 10 pounds in 1 week! I have been making bad choices and eating way more than I should (not forcing food down). I have called my doctors office for help. I totally understand that I will get some bashing responses but some encouragement would be nice.
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FYI: especially for newbies-Weight-loss surgery warning
michpell39 replied to JACKIEO85's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I normally don't respond to these posts but I am two weeks from banding and I look to the boards for support and information not having the bejesus scared out of me , surgery is frightening enough , we all know the risks and complications associated with this procedure . -
100% REGRET THIS SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
mz.newlife54 replied to IM.ON.MY.WEIGH.DOWN's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
So sorry to hear of your complications. complications. Hoping it will get better. -
100% REGRET THIS SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
mz.newlife54 replied to IM.ON.MY.WEIGH.DOWN's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
So sorry to hear of your complications. complications. Hoping it will get better. -
100% REGRET THIS SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
4me4them replied to IM.ON.MY.WEIGH.DOWN's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Oh my. So sorry to hear of your complications. I have not been sleeved yet so I can't comment on the issues you are having...and I'm writing to let you know that you are not alone! I know there will be folks who will be able to share with you. I will keep you in my thoughts and hope that things improve for you soon. -
3 Months Post Op With Pictures
AQueenBishop replied to jbgirl5856's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wow girl you look GREAT!! Im 5 days post op!!! I haven't had any complications. I go Tuesday for my week follow up. Have you been exerizing any? What have done if so? -
New and trying to decide
JennyBeth replied to Robyn1030's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
It's hard to know which is best for everyone because everyone is so different. If there was 1 perfect operation then that is all anyone would ever get. There are pros and cons to all of them and you need to decide which is best for you and your lifestyle. Everyone on here is going to be somewhat biased because we all seem to be pro-sleeve, but the best thing you can do is gather your research and go to your appointment with the surgeon and ask a lot of questions. A good surgeon is going to look at your BMI, how much weight you want to lose and your current health issues and will be able to recommend what they feel is your best option. Personally I chose the sleeve because I like the fact that nothing is re-routed and I will not have to deal with malabsorbtion issues. I know that if you have a very high BMI and you are looking to lose a lot of weight my surgeon recommends the bypass, but he is confident that I will be capable of losing the 90 pounds that I would like to lose with the sleeve. My surgeon told me he never recommends the band anymore because that is only to be used as a temporary fix and there are too many complications with it. The sleeve is relatively newer than the bypass (which is still considered to be the gold-standard of WLS due to higher amounts of weight lost), but I feel confident in my choice. Yes, it is permanent and can not be reversed, but that is part of my body I wouldn't want back! Sleeve can always be converted to bypass down the road if you do not see the results you were hoping for. Hope that helps! -
100% REGRET THIS SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
Krystal0528 replied to IM.ON.MY.WEIGH.DOWN's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was sleeved 5/28 so I am about 10-11 weeks post op. I also had a hernia repair done the same time I was sleeved, but I haven't had any complications other then ALOT of heartburn. I mean I even get it if I just drink water:( I'm sorry u are having a lot of complications an I hope that everything turns around for u -
100% REGRET THIS SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
nora72814 replied to IM.ON.MY.WEIGH.DOWN's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi...I was reading your story. I'm so sorry that you are having complications. I will 3 weeks out tomorrow having my sleeve and so far so good. But I can relate to you having complications due to a surgery. I pray and hope that tomorrow you will receive good news. And will be able to keep something down. God bless and Good luck. -
Rest in peace to my boobies. I'll miss them dearly.
deedadumble replied to truberry's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There are new implants that will last a lifetime if you don't have complications. I'm the same size I was before I lost weight. I love my new boobs! -
Researching, would love opinions
CowgirlJane replied to swiftie87's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My decision was based on largely irrational fear of the bypass. I suffered mightly with the band and I dreaded something permanent that would make me vomit alot and often without predictability. Tighter in the morning, certain foods especially Proteins, fiberous veggies and rice often triggered vomiting. I had watched a reality show about a very big (800#?) man who was bitter about the bypass and vomited ALOT. What I recognize now is that he was not over his food addiction and ate too fast/too much. So I choose the sleeve 4 years ago and am quite pleased! I am half my former size and maintaining a normal weight/size. I would do it again in a heartbeat (so far no complications!), and a lucky member of the majority that don't have reflux. However, I would advise a smart person to be open and research both. Like, read research abstracts. Ask opinions of people who are years post op. Ask your surgeon for his reasons behind whatever he recommended. Go to support groups, heavily biased toward newer post op, but another perspective. BTW, they have their biases too. First surgeon I went to recommended bypass for me since I failed with the band and was high BMI. I didn't question him but was not comfortable with the bypass. I went to one of the support groups, and all the patients were bypass. I realized that this surgeon strongly advocated bypass, so I wound up switching surgeons/clinics. There were other reasons (hated his NUT) and it truly worked out for the best. -
Did i really need the surgery?
ella37 replied to jaysmm's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Frankly, I can't believe you found a doctor who would actually do the surgery. That is a low BMI. Yes, at 22 you could have done it yourself and kept it off. Maybe not 52 pounds, but 35? You'd be 155. That's a great weight. "Yes, at 22 you could have done it yourself and kept it off". I feel like this comment is pretty hypocritical. Regardless of age, if we could do it ourselves we wouldn't have resorted to surgery. I'm now 33 and have been doing it myself for 10 years, losing, gaining, losing etc. Why not do it now so she can save herself the heart ache of going through what so many of us have gone through for 10, 20, 30+ years? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I said that because IF she can keep that off then that would always be preferable to surgery, with its possible risks and complications. And, she asked. Hypocritical? No. It would be hypocritical if I had similar stats to hers. I don't. I am much older and have a lot more weight to lose. Well hey, at one point you weren't as old as you are now and probably could've lost the weight and kept it off too, like ANYONE at ANY age can, but most of us can't successfully maintain. We've all tried. I've already heard enough of this from the ONE friend I told about planning to get surgery that I've decided not to tell anyone else. I don't want to hear any more from people about how this is too extreme, or how I'm "giving up on myself", I'm trying to get control of the situation before it gets MORE out of hand. If I'd had the surgery 5 years ago maybe I wouldn't weigh 230 lbs and be suffering from joint pain and other problems I didn't plan on having at age 35. To the OP, this is a personal decision and I already fully expect to go through a "why did I do this?" period. I think it's probably pretty normal. -
If you have say "please don't scream" then you know exactly what you are doing wrong. So fix it. It's that simple. Follow your diet and let your yes mean yes and no mean no when it comes to food. Don't make it complicated. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app
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Well I got some interesting information at two appointments I've been to. At Cornell Weill, the surgeon I met with was Gregory Dakin. He said because of my RA the only surgery I would be a candidate for is VSG. By-pass can be in complete conflict with the absorption of oral medications you have to take with RA and you have complications from By-pass surgery or BPD. So, that was something I'd not heard thus far. However, he said the VSG is not contraindicated in any way with RA. Just a side comment: Mobic is kind of a crappy medicine... if you can get on Sulfasalazine, it is much more effective. Ask your Dr about it as an option for you.... well, you don't have to, but I took mobic and was switched to sulfasalazine and it made a huge difference for me. But there could certainly be reasons your Dr has you on it... I'll keep you updated as I go along! Good luck to you, too!
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YOU POOR THING!!!!! I can't imagine needing to be off meds for 2 months. That seems too long... but I'm not on mtx or cimzia. I am taking Humira and sulfasalzine, and tramadol. But I also have to take a thyroid medicine, or I'll get palpitations. Stupid thyroid! Auto-immune treatment and the disease, complicate everything so much. People who don't have to deal with it can't understand what it is like. I don't have a date yet for my surgery, but I find myself with a lot of fear over it that I don't quite understand yet. Perhaps the waiting for approval is the time to get our game faces on, huh? I would love for you to keep me in the knowledge of your process, and if you need support - I'm here! Hope to hear from you again, lsmargiassi
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Any regrets at all?
Sooner girl36 replied to Sooner girl36's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm absolutely ready for the change & know it's just a tool. The complication and regret part are what scare me. Other than that I've researched & prepped like crazy. My surgery is next Thursday -
what caused me to look into this elective insurance option is I noticed that Dr. Kelley in Tijuana offers the cover for $250 but I later found out it only covers complications during surgery or while you are recovering in Mexico. It does not cover complications when you return to the U.S. I'm signed up with Corvala at Hospital Angeles. They said that they have looked hard for insurance to cover post op complications but haven't been able to identify any policies that would make sense for patients. That caused me to look at my own health insurance policy fine print. I am fortunate to be covered by two health plans but neither covers bariatric surgery. The first plan is silent as to whether it would cover post bariatric surgery complications. The second plan does cover post surgery complications for elective surgery but I had to dig through the fine print to find it and the insurance company rep I spoke to orignally gave me the wrong answer over the phone and I had to correct her leading to her eventually agreeing with me. If you are going to have elective bariatric surgery and are under a health plan you may want to check to see if your plan will cover post op complications(i.e. leaks or strictures) from elective surgery. If it doesn't cover post op complications and you are one of the unlucky ones that develops complications it could obviously lead to very large out of pocket medica bills.
