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Omg... yes! I have not posted in ages but I saw this and wanted to let you know that the same thing has been going on with me. I have been suffering from body pain as well. It is hard for me to do most things on a daily basis. I feel extremely weak as well. I have not required a blood transfusion but I did come up low on bloodwork so I am anemic and have low iron and hemoglobin. I only started having these issues after gastric bypass. I originally had gastric sleeve in 2012 and did not feel this way. I had to have a revision last year in 2016 due to severe gerd and I have regreted it ever since.
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I'm currently waiting on the call for my band to sleeve revision date. Woop! Woop! I met with my nutritionist yesterday, and she said that they require patients to use the Bariatric Advantage shakes for the 10 day pre-op liquid diet. So I would like to get feed back on the best flavors please [emoji5] Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app
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8 Days and counting
Michelle Ery replied to TRI Guy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery is the 28th. I'm doing well on pre op diet also, which lead my mom to ask the same questions. Michelle Pre-op revision band to bypass Starting weight 275 Healthy BMI 154. Surgery date Aug 28th -
im having a band revision to gastric bypass. nervous but very excited too! Sept 11!
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Hello everyone! I had my lapband put in February 10, 2017 and I have lost close to 25 pounds and now I've completely stalled. I had a fill last month and I finally experienced lapband tightness. I could not get water down, let alone food. I had two visits worth of fluid taken out due to the tightness last month and now I'm able to eat a little more. It's been so frustrating because my weight has gone up to 203. I know I have to be patient and it'll fluctuate but this is so discouraging. I'm going in for a fill this Thursday and I'm ready to see if I can get it taken out completely or get a revision. I don't know what to do. I'm so confused at this point.
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I had my surgery at Cedar Sinaid on June 16th I had a revision from VGB to RNY managed to keep off the weight for 18 years the last two years I got out of control and had major complications from the first surgery. I live in Simi Valley. Aka_ET HW-220 Pre-op 194.3 RNY SD June 16th 2017 CW-172 GW-140 HT 5' 3" [emoji120][emoji878][emoji1272] "You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"
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Wanting to talk with someone that's had this done
EW11211 replied to KikiSue🙋🏼's topic in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Forum
Even with the VSG, weight loss is slower with low BMI https://www.bariatricpal.com/index.php?/topic/399645-Gastric-Sleeve---BMI-31 When I was debating what to do these are the points that helped me decide: * I have a family that I am responsible for, 10% risk vs 1% is too high for me * I am doing for health reasons I will be happy with a size 8-10. I don't want to be a size 4 * I didn't want to be off from work for for 4-6 weeks * people loose a lot of weight with VSG, sometimes too much. I know of a person that did it for 40 lbs. He looks sick. * even if I have to do a revision to the ESG, that I understood it is possible if needed after a couple of years, I would do it again instead of doing the VSG. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app -
Revision
SIPS in Seattle replied to debbie1555's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
You can always consult with a different surgeon. My surgeon that banded me is not the same surgeon who revised me. The only reason I changed surgeons though was location. I sure as heck wouldn't use a surgeon that I didn't like! Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 210 GW: Healthy -
Trying to change but unsure what to do....
Pauliegroup replied to PositiveChanger's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
If you are near Chicago you should see suburban Surgical Associates part of Kane baristric center. I had the band in 2008 and did great until about 2014. Then weight came back. I had a revision last month. Gastric Sleeve. Dr. Paul Guske did both procedures. Go see him. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app -
I was banded in 2012. I have not had any success with it at all. The first 6 weeks I lost 20 pounds but every since it's been a struggle. I am now above my start weight and miserable. I am wanting to do a revision surgery but I don't even know where to start. I don't really like my doctor but I guess I am going to have to start with him.
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I had the sleeve in 2010 and 7 years later just had (six weeks ago and a cpl days) the revision to bypass (as well as removal of my gallbladder). I've already lost quite a bit of weight (over 40 lbs now). It wasn't for medical issues the sleeve didnt work as much as I failed the sleeve by not taking better care of myself. My sleeve had not stretched out terribly bad but I was at my presurgery weight from 2010 and disgusted with myself. I needed a tool to help me get on track and I also have had four years (and ongoing still) of therapy to help me deal with the underlying issues of how I got where I am today. I am at the struggle point of getting enough water and protein while cautiously trying to reintroduce foods. It has been much harder physically this time but it's also a much bigger procedure. I'll help anyway I can!
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I am about 5 years out from having my sleeve. I did not lose the weight that I would have thought I would lose. The doc even had me do a few tests to see if I had something going on in my esophagus and gut. Everything was good. I recently went to a new Bariatric surgeons office. Upon talking to them I am being told that I am one of those who bc of diabetes I am having hard time shedding the lbs. I should have gotten a bi pass. Because I am diabetic I am eligible to have a revision. Most likely a bipass. I am going thru the motions, being tested and have 6 months to make up my mind. Is there any one else out there who may be going thru this as well?
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Gym or no gym, that is the question
shedo82773 replied to AZBlackhawk's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi, I just typed a whole paragraph and lost it. BOMB gone. So here I go again. I had my RNY July 2, 2013. I lost my weight in 6 months (I weigh between 125-130) I have maintained my loss for 3 and 1/2 years. Because I had a few problems with Strictures and my hubby's failed revision from his Lap Band to a RNY. Which he almost died. He developed abscesses. He was so sick for 9 months and 3 of them he doesn't remember. So Tersigni called us "PROBLEM KIDS"! He actually dropped my hubby wouldn't see him. We are so thankful that our PCP pulled in a favor with a Surgeon here in Roseburg. He put in a wound vac and he immediately started getting better. The whole ordeal was awful. I now go to OREGON SCIENCE AND HEALTH UNIVERSITY. For everything. My hubby finally a year ago this June went to Juarez, Mexico. He ended up getting a Sleeve. But his heart and mine really wish he could have had his RNY. The weight is coming off so much slower than mine did. But...at least he lost enough to have his (kidney cancer) procedure done. Life is great!! BTW I live in Roseburg, Oregon. Which isn't but 90 miles from l us. How do you like living in California? We lived there for awhile (Ukiah) but...Oregon is just our home. It is exciting to meet someone that also had the same DR. Plus our journey has been real close. I had mine in July 2013 and yours was July 2013 also. Yes, this is a very small world. I would love to keep in touch with you. I will give you my email ifyou are interested just let me know. Have a wonderful day!! -
Gastric Sleeve to gastric bypass
KarenInOz replied to Tina Marie Pecchillo's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hey..yes you will have to go through the stages and if anything it is stricter than the sleeve.. I had my revision on 29/7 for reflux and weight gain and I'm happy to say I've had no reflux since surgery. I have to take a Zoton tablet before bed for 3-6 months so whether that is controlling it or the surgery I'm not sure, but when I was in hospital I wasn't taking anything..[emoji4] -
Gym or no gym, that is the question
marfar7 replied to AZBlackhawk's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hey, small world. I went to dr Tersigni on July 15th, 2013 (band to sleeve revision). I now live in Ca so I miss seeing he and Robin. I liked him very much. Where in Or do u live? I used to live in Medford. Another Dr Tersigni patient... Marci Cornwall And I can't figure out how to change my signature. I now weigh 154 and have 14 lbs to goa;.... -
Revision from band to sleeve
SIPS in Seattle replied to azgirl2's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had revision band to SIPS DS in one surgery on 8/8/17 that was covered by my insurance. I have Aetna though not united healthcare. I had to do 3 mo supervised diet and 3 nut appts, a whole bunch of tests my doc required and approval only took a couple of days. Good luck to you! Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6 HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 212 GW: TBD -
Revision from band to sleeve
Perfectly Imperfect replied to azgirl2's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had Lap-Band to sleeve revision on 7/26/17. I had the lap band surgery in 2006 and had to self pay because the insurance I had at the time wouldn't pay for it. I have United Healthcare as well but because I had already had a previous surgery I had to self pay again. Perfectly Imperfect -
Band to Sleeve Revision-United Healthcare
azgirl2 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am curious if anyone had the revision from the band to sleeve and have United Healthcare. If so, what requirements did you have with them and did they cover the cost? Thanks for any input. In AZ and needing help with questions! -
Did you have the revision. I'm trying to get revised from band to sleeve and have United Healthcare as well
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I want to know anyone that was able to have the sleeve surgery at the same time as band was removed. Also anyone that has United Healthcare and how hard and what all did you have to do to get approved. Thanks for any assistance.
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I set my own goal weight...my starting weight on surgery day was 218 lbs and a 41 BMI. I'm vertically challenged at only 5'1", so I'm short. My original goal weight was 110 lbs and a 20 BMI, but since I was losing so slowly, I readjusted my expectations at 3 months out. My revised goal weight was 130 pounds, which placed me at a BMI of 24.7 (upper limit of normal). I reached 130 pounds at 14 months out and decided to keep going. I entered maintenance at 118 pounds and a BMI of 22. Not only do I like how I look and feel at this weight, but it's been easy to maintain. The moral of the story: you'll need to devote additional effort if you want to get to 135 pounds, but it is possible in spite of what your surgeon says. Good luck to you.
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Confused About Expected Weight Loss
ZinNH replied to Cathy Mettille's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor said the average is 65%, but that for a revision (in my case, from lapband to sleeve,) it's more like 55%. He said in their practice, their patients tend to be above the averages though. He didn't give me a goal weight (yet.). After being over 300, I'd be thrilled to get down to 200. -
The day I scheduled my surgery- 6weeks before surgery. My dr informed me of the 2weeks leading up to the surgery I would be on a liquid Diet. It is to shrink your liver. During The surgery the Dr has to lift it and move it out of the way. He told me a Fatty Liver is easily injured and that would throw a stick into the surgery. You can shrink it fast with diet. I have done some research and everyone's prediet is different. Some had way longer and others just had a couple hours of days. Some people had liquids only. And others were able to add in one low-fat, no-carb meal a day like broiled chicken and steamed veggies. Ask your Doc at your next visit. i am having a Revision from a lap-band to a sleeve. When I had the lap band all I had to do before was no food/drink after midnight the day before. Hope that was helpful.
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How much weight did everyone loss within the first month???
SIPS in Seattle replied to southernbellair79's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 10 days out. 226 day of surgery and 212 this morning. Was 242 when I started this journey for my revision in March. I'm still in liquid phase though until week 5, then purée which understandably will slow the loss a bit. Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6 HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 212 GW: TBD -
No band, no revision, no problem...(not really)
general_antiope posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
So I was denied twice to have my sleeve surgery after my band was removed in June due to complications/slippage. My surgeon was on the phone with the insurance surgeon and apparently they were arguing - I already hit the lifetime limit of one surgery 13 years ago, and technically had TWO surgeries (removal) that were paid for and they wouldn't revise me. Band out. 25 lbs immediately gained. Wow, WOW it felt SO GOOD to eat and not have things stuck. it was like a physical addiction to chew and swallow without puking. But, holy crap I'm gaining. I've slowed down finally, am walking every day but not losing. Still a battle. My sleep apnea is back, so I'm about to go get evaluated for a CPAP. I'm up 2 sizes, where I never thought I would be again. I'm up 60 lbs from my lowest with the band. Not really a success story anymore. I'm hanging on for dear life because there is one more chance for the sleeve. I spoke to my husband and in November I'm going to enroll in my own healthcare through my employer. Praying to god nothing bad happens...I have a new local doctor who I've already consulted with, and his surgical coordinator, and they're getting me in the first week of November as a new patient so that I will satisfy the three months of medical supervision, and that as of Jan 1 we can schedule surgery for Feb or March as long as I've lost weight. I'm struggling now, but practicing by logging every day, eating slow when I can remember. Every week I'm getting better at avoiding triggers, being consistent, but my late day eating ruins the entire day of doing well. My goal is to get my sh!t under control - better control - so that the habits are there and the sleeve just accelerates it. I am at the mercy of my hunger some days, it is so frustrating. But I am having "good" days here and there, changes in attitude and understanding. Just needed to talk. I feel like November is forever away and January doesn't exist...love reading all of your stories!! Keeping me going.
