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Lap Band & port removed 4 days ago with post op picture
James Marusek replied to Dream4tc's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
One individual in our Bariatric Support Group meetings had a lap band to RNY revision. His band was wearing into his stomach and had to be removed. When they did the RNY because of the scaring he had to have a smaller pouch. It meant that he had to eat smaller meals than most but he was fine with that. He was very pleased with the revision. -
Lap Band & port removed 4 days ago with post op picture
Pinkgirl1234 replied to Dream4tc's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I have been miserable with this band since day one .I had it in 2004...lost 35 pounds and now right back to where I started.....Up until this week I have been trying to talk myself into the sleeve but after My upper GI today...the radiologist showed me my reflux on real time and that it!! I want a revision to the RNY...no more hesitating....I want the "Gold Standard".No more quick fixes...I can't afford ulcreration or sleeve leakage and I need to lose about 125 pounds...Bypass please. -
Go for RNY. I had my revision done in april. Totally worth it!! good luck!
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Relatively low BMI results
linah replied to WillWorkForShoes's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
@@emmapat14 My Dr had explained that it was safer to do a bypass because of my acidity issues. I chose to go with the sleeve because I was very worried about my body's ability to gain nutrition if I had a bypass. Also if the acidity became worse with the sleeve, I could have a revision to a bypass if it became absolutely necessary . I decided to risk that the hiatal hernia repair would get rid of the reflux issues, it was a gamble and i got lucky. Hope that helps, all the best :-) Sent from my SM-G900FD using the BariatricPal App -
13 weeks post sleeve to bypass and have been stalled with weight loss...haven't lost for three weeks. I can't find anything that addresses this type of stall, so here I am! I've lost 35 since revision and was hoping to lose a little more. Having my three-month check up on Tuesday...thanks!
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Well the revision is done and now have all the answers I sought for years as to why my rny was not a full success. Come to find out intestine (rou limb) was left too long. That is now fixed. My common Channel shortened to 85cm and long limbs now the appropriate length. 3 hernias repaired that caused me so much pain. A second chance and will remember each day where I started.
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Lost about revision
CarleneD replied to RachelShepherd's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I don't think you should be at all concerned with doctor shopping - we look at different cars/dealerships, different realtors when we buy a home. A doctor should be no different. But it looks like you have made your way through and yay for getting a revision! I had the Lapband in 2011. I never really felt restriction after my pouch healed (2 weeks or so) and I lost 60 lbs. I've kept it off but every time I try to lose more weight I end up gaining it right back. I've gone vegan for 2 years, then went keto and promptly had to have my gallbladder removed last summer - doc said it was directly related to keto. I've lost 40 lbs on my own and gained it right back. So in July I decided that since my insurance now covers bariatric I'd see what could be done. Boy have things moved fast. I went to my PCP (also a NP and I love her) and she referred me to a bariatric surgeon. I had my first consult with him on July 12th and he scheduled me for all the tests. I got them done in record time, sometimes two doctor appointments a day, and got done last week. Had my 30 day follow up today and although they're just submitting to insurance now, he's confident they're going to approve so I have my surgery date for October 24th. Here's to revision and another chance! -
Hi! help!!!! i am new to this group. I am hoping for my sleeve revision this December. I had the Lapband emergency removed in August and keep gaining :(. Metabolism shot! I haven’t eaten any Pasta breadeating the same just more., not much.. less exercising because I am recovering and depressed from having it removed . My BMI lower than start so it’s been a struggle to get this done.. I have the other conditions to support the need in my opinion.. just waiting on insurance. Any low BMI ers 30 ? Anyone out there to give me insight on your experience and if this is a good decision for a revision. Since it’s permanent unlike the Lapband. Any input on your stories or advice on insurance .. lapband revision to sleeve.. success rate?? Etc Thsnk you.. I don’t want to go backwards ., didn’t want my Lapband Out was doing great keeping weight at a good place . i can get this done next week if I want to go it ., hopefully insurance 🙏🏻
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Lap Band Or Sleeve
Threetimesacharm replied to Cassie1/21's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
there are many posts on this topic under "band to sleeve" you may want to check there. I had a revision on September 10th and it was the best decision I every made. I wouldn't recommend the band at all, it is not a forever and I believe will have to be removed eventually. -
Wishing you all good luck on your short term goals. So....GOOD LUCK guys! I didn't make my last one but I was off on my calculation. I only ended up 1 pound short. My new goal is to stay sane and not spend too much before my revision.
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Really struggling- lap band to sleeve
meressa replied to MissChelle's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I’m so sorry. I went through this too but I didn’t have the lap band. but your surgeon should have told you the sleeve only makes the reflux worse. My surgeon did and suggested a revision to bypass instead because of my severe GERD. -
They are just people. Don't be afraid of them. If you have all your documention and have met their criteria it does not matter what is going on personally in your life. Just state the facts. Now, because I don't know the specifics, if you are trying to get them to do a revision without meeting the policy procedures, I recommend you have some research stating how this would be a good thing to your health. If they paid for the band, they should pay to convert. In my case, I had to show effort (lap band fill history), complications (egd report) and then I had to fight for a DS over an RNY. But there are 10-15 year studies out there about how the DS is better than the RNY... so I just printed them out and sent it in. First and formost remember they are people. No better than you. Don't let them intimidate you. It is your health and they are your health insurance carrier... so they are going to pay for it one way or another. I was sure to point out how much they were spending on doctors visits, meds, surgeries, er visits etc... cost to benefit ratio there. They put in X amount of dollars now to avoid XX amount of dollars later. Good luck!
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Lap Band Or Sleeve
Ms.AntiBand replied to Cassie1/21's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Check out my name! I am one of the million who have wicked horror stories PLUS my two daughters have the band still with no problems BUT with very little weight loss. That is a run on sentence and I could go on and on. Check the revision section and you'll see. -
I had a lap band in 2003. Fought with it the whole time but at one point I lost a lot of weight. I ate nothing solid for four months. So I went ahead and did a tummy tuck and breast lift. Then my band broke and I gained every bit back. I never regained the hanging belly because they cut it off. I did gain in my upper belly though! So I had a revision to sleeve almost 3 weeks ago. I lost 25 lbs pre op and another 17 in the past three weeks! So with these 40 lbs I've noticed my upper belly is realllly flattening out!!
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Slippage..convert to Bypass???
lisakayinWA replied to lisakayinWA's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Lisa, I am really sorry that I am just now seeing your post. I hardly ever check the email that was linked to this forum but just changed it to the one I do use now. Anyways, I was rebanded shortly after my last post....August 2006, I think. I have not lost any weight at all since the revision...slowly putting the weight back on and not sure what I am going to do now. I weigh in at 210...my original starting weight was 235 so 25 lbs down, 25 up from lowest weight. not worth the pain and suffering from two surgeries, that is for sure! I think i am going to go to my doctor here in VA and discuss my options soon. I would really like to just take it out and live my life but I know how unhealthy I am making myself by continuing to carry this extra weight around. Let me know what you decide. I will definitely keep in touch. I know there are a lot of options out there that were not available a few years ago and I have not done any current research...had my head in the sand, I guess, but the journey continues.... -
Revision approved and date set!
terilzpta replied to drizz75's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am 10 years out from the gastric bypass and have gained 40 lbs back is it possible to get revision surgery -
Revision approved and date set!
drizz75 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
That was fast! I was approved on the first try through BCBS. Revison date scheduled with Dr. Caruana (Buffalo, NY) for November 20th. Original surgery was open RNY Gastric Bypass, and now I believe he is performing a revision to the distal small bowel bypass by shortening the common channel to add some malabsorbtion into the game. They did not do this when I had my surgery 15 years ago, and a lot of research has been done since with the hormones centered in this length of bowel and weight loss. I'll clarify and will edit this if needed. They offered me October 23rd, but I needed to give my work time to find a sub and to get off of hormonal birth control. Bought a couple tubs of Bariatric Fusion protein powder today, making bone broth and generally getting mentally prepared for the prospect of 10 days of the liver reduction diet and being on clear liquids for Thanksgiving. (No turkey smoothies. lol) Super excited, as I've been trying to get a revision for about 7 years. -
Revision approved and date set!
faith_KY replied to drizz75's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Im 7 yrs out of my bypass and started gaining a yr ago. Hoping for a lapband revision. I really need to lose for my health . -
Obesity, Cancer and Bariatric Surgery
Travelher replied to nico08's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
As someone who just had a revision from a lap band to a bypass. I do not recommend the lap band! I had mine in for about 11 years. I developed acid reflux with the band and found the fill level to be variable. in the morning i had difficulty with getting Water down, by evening I could eat steak. Eventually it failed altogether and would not take a fill. No one told me when they put it in that it would eventually wear out and need to be replaced. Revision was the best decision I ever made. Just my 2 cents. Make sure you do your research. Many surgeons are no longer doing them because of the known issues (mine included). -
I am scheduled for a band to sleeve revision aug 28th. I feel secure about this decision in the daytime but at night I find myself waking up with fear. Is this normal?
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Sleeve vs. Band please help!
FabBy50 replied to chrissysodapop's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Chrissy Do yourself a favor and forget you ever heard about the band, it is an aweful contraption!! I had mine for only 9 months, the first 6 were okay, then my problems started!! I had my revision in December and could not be happier with the sleeve. So easy, you just eat smaller portions. As far as being afraid of the surgery, it really is a fairly easy one. They do it lap, so just 5 small insisions. I say go for it, and never look back!! -
This is going to be the longest six weeks of my life.................:drama:
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Revised from RNY to ERNY.
sunshinekaye replied to sunshinekaye's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Well this is the safest revision I'm my particular case. Sometimes referred to as a distal rny. It has higher malbsorbtion guts of a DS' Er. They leave the pouch and reroute intestines leaving u with a much shorter common channel which is responsible for wt loss. It is also referred to as long limb rny. Many do not l like this route as u still have original rny. -
We have had very similar experiences! Except my band caused me issues from day 1. With acid reflux which caused aspiration pneumonia and hospital stays. I had it for 6 years, My band slipped and when I had it removed I gained all 80lbs I had lost and then some. My doctor also didnt want to do the sleeve because he said it had many of the same problems as the band. I just had my revision almost 5 weeks ago and I feel pretty great. I wish I had done the bypass to begin with. They don't even do the bands anymore in this area.
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Has Anyone Been Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia Before Having WLS?
Serena89 posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I was wondering if anyone out there had been diagnosed with fibro before having bypass surgery. I can't find a straight answer from any of my docs and there isn't anyone in my support group or pain group with this particular issue. I'm wondering if this weight loss is going to "cure " my fibro. Not that I wouldn't have done this anyway, I am a revision patient from a VBG/SR back in 1999, having issues with the ring. Just wondering if my horrendous pain might actually go away in the next year? Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App
