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Band doesn't work for me like it does others
Dave_NW replied to Cleo's Mom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sorry to hear you've had such problems. That would drive me nuts trying to resolve. A few ideas: 1. My insurance (Tricare Prime) will only pay for a second surgery when it is medically necessary to correct problems caused by a previous surgery. Perhaps you can get recommended for a revision to the sleeve to correct the issues caused by the band. 2. The prices I see for band and sleeve self-pay surgery are coming down. If you check the ads on the edges of this forum, you'll see sleeve surgery is "only" $5200. The folks over at verticalsleevetalk.com absolutely RAVE about Dr. Aceves in Mexico. So maybe you can figure a way to self-pay and use him? Not too much money, and you may have some answers you can live with. 3. Post your question over at that same forum. verticalsleevetalk.com I spent a ton of time there before learning my insurance won't pay for the sleeve unless it's done at a military treatment facility. That's how I ended up here. There are a lot of revision people at verticalsleevetalk.com, many of whom are very resourceful about getting insurance companies to pay for things. Hope this helps a bit. Good luck! Dave -
5 Years Worth Of A Primary Care Physician Letter???????
Pinkgirl1234 replied to change's topic in Insurance & Financing
I am hoping I have evidence of slippage or erosion to show because I doubt they will cover a revision because I want them to based on my issues with the lapband. -
Either stuck or no restriction
WASaBubbleButt replied to DaMomb's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lots of thoughts here.... It's normal to be tight in the AMs.. There are different opinions on how to resolve the "can only get soft foods down in the AMs, can eat anything in the PMs." Some doctors tell you to white knuckle it. Dr. Curry on OH suggests doing your fill at 5PM so you have good restriction in the evenings yet you cannot eat at all in the mornings. Getting full... this is the fat mentality rearing it's ugly head. Did you know that naturally thin people don't like the full feeling? They eat until they are no longer hungry. WE eat until we are stuffed full. A good guide would be this, while you are eating really think about your hunger level: If you are hungry eat two more bites, If you are satisfied stop eating, If you are full you ate too much. When your restriction is not great drink ice Water before eating. Cold usually tightens people up a bit. I am sleeved now (revision from band to sleeve) and even with a sleeve that's about the only thing that affects my restriction. If I drink something hot/warm I see no difference. But if I drink something ice cold before a meal I can only eat about half of what I usually do. My food quantity is already very limited so I don't drink anything cold before a meal. But if I was trying to lose I would. -
what's the worse things about bypass
elcee replied to BucksMum99's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had my revision mid Jan. Not sure what the worst part about the bypass is. So far I haven’t thrown up whereas with the band I could get stuck a couple of times a week even though I didn’t have a lot of fill and some of the foods were soft and shouldn’t have got stuck. I haven’t really been hungry. Yes sometimes I start feeling as though I need food but this is generally close to when I should be eating anyway. I haven’t had any real cravings. I can walk around a supermarket filled with chocolate and not feel the need to buy and eat it. I am not constipated! Apart from the first week when I was on liquids and the body trying to readjust to food I haven’t had any dumping episodes. This could be because at this point I am trying extra hard to avoid sugar. -
what's the worse things about bypass
KateBruin replied to BucksMum99's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I’m glad to hear all these stories. I had sleeve aug 2017 and developed severe GERD and gastroparesis so I’m looking at bypass revision. I already have “dumping” without really having it because I eat and instantly explode so that part doesn’t worry me. Poop your pants enough and the threat of pooping your pants more is an empty threat! No date yet. Waiting on insurance to approve it as medically necessary. -
Why do I never get replies I this app / site maybe I'm different ?
lucky1gg33 replied to tia92's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi! I am from US...Ohio. My story: Lapband Dec 2009 Revision to sleeve on 4/27/15 HW 260 Revision SW 211 CW (3 month ) 178.2 -
How do you get over feeling like this is crazy?
No game replied to MelissaGG's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Hi! I've never had the band but I know that if you go to the menu and scroll down you will find a band to sleeve revision forum! There are a lot of people that have had it! Oh and I thought about getting the band but felt there was to many complications -
Any Faulty Realize Bands Out There?
ParrotheadCathy replied to thetig's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sorry you've had to go through that! I have the Lap Band AP and my doctor specifically told me that he stitches the bands in to anchor them to prevent slipping. Hopefully, I'll never experience any slippage! Could you have revised to a VSG? I don't know much about that, but I have read on here there people have done that and are happy with the choice. -
Hello everyone, Feb. 1st surgery date. I have my first follow up appt. tomorrow. I am having some bad cramping and hoping its just my bowels. I have been walking some but it's rainy here in AL. I am not sure how much I have lost. My surgery is a revision from stomach stappling done 35 Yrs ago . ( YES, I'm old.) Lol anyone else here with a revision?
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Sizzilng September Sleevers Monday Check In
dbrar88 replied to Labrys's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Checking in!!! Surgery weight on Sept 27th was 311, gained 8 pounds in the hospital, YUCK!! But, I have lost the 8 pounds plus 10 more!! Woo Hoo!!! Clothes are starting to definitely get baggier. No real issues expect for bits of reflux now and then. NOT near as bad as what it was in the beginning. I have Protonix on board to take as needed....it's a life saver!! One more week to go of liquids (my doctor likes you to do 3 weeks post op liquids, then 2 weeks mushies, then on to food). The Protein drinks in the morning make me so full....it takes me almost 2 hours to get it in, but I do it!!! Definitely do not regret the revision!! The lap band was so life controlling, and I didn't even realize it. So glad I don't have to wake up each day any more and wonder if I am going to get anything down or not. Plus, the joy of going out in public and not being embarrased by having to get up and down several times to run to the restroom to throw up. Glad those days are gone!!!!!!! Hope everyon is having a great day at being a loser!!!!! -
Some people revise from the sleeve to the DS. Some revise from the sleeve to the gastric bypass. Some are perfectly happy with the sleeve alone as it does the job for them. It's hard to say whether or not you should have a DS. You need to know yourself. Can you keep a good count on your calories, etc. and watch what you eat? Because while your stomach is definitely smaller after the sleeve it does stretch somewhat as time goes by (never to its original size, though). If so, the sleeve should work well. If you're like me (a binge eater) & want to eat every 1-2 hours (Protein pretty much in the main) and worry about keeping the most weight off possible, then a DS might be right for you. However, the DS has cons along with the pros. It takes a lot of work: many, many vits/minerals per day for life, yearly or twice yearly blood work, there can be malodorous gas and/or stool (most of us watch our eating in public carefully and/or take a probiotic to keep this under control), etc. After a lot of research and decision making I felt it was the WLS for me. But it's a very personal decision and all WLS have positives and negatives.
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Im sure hundreds have felt this way BUT MY BOOBS ARE GONE!
ValerieInMexico replied to BlueAngelEyes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did have a breast lift, 15 years ago, 5 years after my RNY. 2nd best thing I did after the Bariatric surgery. Girls still look good. Torrid have wonderful stretchy lace bralettes that are not tight but work for providing a little support and they can help you look pretty. They have size 14. I am sure that they have them elsewhere. @Missouri-Lee's Summit It has been 20 years since my RNY. I was working and traveling for work. I, too, had problems with diarrhea. I fasted for 24 hours before a flight because I did not want to have to get up to on the plane, only to be told to sit down. I had a friend lose it and she said it was the worst thing that ever happened to her. Then, I would just worry myself sick over where the bathrooms were where ever I visited. So, I spent a lot of time researching and testing foods. I can not eat any fatty things. Nothing. No ice cream, no soft cheeses, nothing deep fried, no buttery baking. I have to avoid any fatty meat, meat in general. Low fat dairy does not trigger a problem. Trust me, if I know I am going to be home all day, I may have a scoop of ice cream. But I have learned its just not worth it. The other thing I did was pelvic floor exercises. Well, my trainer at the time (a mom of 6), said to do thirty pelvic floor lifts three times a day. Do them while you do the dishes for example. She said, just squeeze your butt muscles like you are trying to stop a fart. "keegles " can also help. (spelling?) I always have Imodium in my purse. I am scheduled for a modification/revision of my pouch and RNY on the 31st of this month. Post surgery, when I can have blended foods, I will add oatmeal(tablespoon uncooked) and brown rice (tablespoon cooked) to my meals as that slows things down. Maybe that will help? My Mom and several relatives had IBS, and they have not had bariatric surgery. I think I am just an IBS person with bariatric surgery, so I need to be extra careful. Good luck.... -
7 weeks after plastics!
LovingmeForever replied to LovingmeForever's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Thank you:) I had all my surgeries at once. I had a Breast Augmentation, LBL with Butt Lift, Medial Thigh Lift and Belly Button and TT scar revision. I went to Mexico also and my Dr is Dr Victor Gutierrez. I went back to normal activities 8 weeks later. Good luck with your surgery. You will be very happy with your new you right after surgery. -
My journey is long, but I don't mind......
KartMan replied to Geri Marie's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks for the story Geri. I'm sure you will do great. I can relate somewhat on the spouse issues. My wife doesn't make a joke about it, but she has zero weight issues. It seems like she eats more than me, yet barely ways 100lbs (she's 5'1"). I had the band a little before you (2009). It actually worked fantastic for me, I lost 110% of my excess weight. Unfortunately, I starting having problems with it this year (reflux and vomiting). I either had to have the band replaced or switch to sleeve. Although I successfully lost all the weight, I knew I still needed a tool. This was confirmed by gaining 50lbs after the band was unfilled. I am scheduled for revision on Sep 7th and am on the prep liquid diet right now. -
I just found this website and thought I would share it with you all..... $8k ALL INCLUSIVE for a gastric sleeve in the US isnt bad! http://coastalbariat...16/Default.aspx http://coastalbariat...69/Default.aspx "The self pay option of $8,000* for Gastric Banding and Sleeve Gastrectomy in the Myrtle Beach area results in significant savings and can be advantageous to those looking for affordable weight loss surgery and not wishing to travel outside of the United States. *This price covers any complications that might arise within 90 days of either the gastric banding or sleeve gastrectomy surgery and one year of fills for the gastric band. Hospital, surgeon, anesthesia and radiology fees are all covered for the surgeries." I have chose to go with Dr. Rodriguez in Juarez, MX for $6800 (and many more revision surgeries under his belt) but for those of you that dont like the idea of MX, this may be an option for you. Just remember to always do extensive research on the doc and facility before you make a decision! Sometimes you get what you pay for! Good Luck!!!
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Dear Robin: I know you don't want to hear this, :tongue: but wait til you get to your goal. Inthe mean time, try the Enell bra for exercise (trust me- I am a 42 G-I know all about the bounce factor!!!). :cheers2: I work with surgeons on a daily basis, and I know how they think.:huggie: One thing they do not like to do is have to cut across scar lines because the vasculature has been altered, and the healing will be less optimal. You do NOT want to have a revised scar under your bra line that never heals, not to mention around your areolas!!!! Keep me posted on your progress, because I am headed for a lift and BR the minute I reach my goal-which is probably still a year away. PS: Now that I am banded, I can joke about the irony of going to the PS for a BR and being told (very diplomatically, of course) that I was too fat for fat surgery.:w00t:
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So I had a mini tummy tuck which then turned into a super extended tummy tuck. My belly button was moved and my doc cut off a lot of skin almost 365 degrees around my body (did not have my muscles touched). I am now 10 weeks post op a revision on my front and 3 weeks post op the extension on my back. Anyways I am starting back at the gym and tried to do some sit ups. I got to about 15 ( full sit up, lie down not crunches) and my lower stomach hurt. It felt like I was really stretching the skin near the scar. I actually stopped and didnt try to do more. My question is, has anyone had any problems doing sit ups after a tummy tuck? Im so excited to be back at the gym and used to do 150 sit ups a day ( 50 full sit ups and then 100 motorcycle way) but now with this uncomfortable feeling, I wonder if I could somehow cause a problem with the incision or....?
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Want a pickle- I mean IN a Pickle :)
Griselda replied to picnic011's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It could be that you are just now at a point that your body is dealing with the lack of nutrition. At first, you had several reserves/stores of vitamins, minerals, etc. in your body and you were probably also somewhat under pain meds, anesthesia and just plain excitement of what you have done. If you can get to a general practitioner have them check your vitamin levels to see if you have started to have any issues that way. You probably are just eating more because your body is begging for some help. I wouldn't worry too much about that, concentrate on only eating when you are hungry, and in getting the best possible foods in your body you can. Also, you've been through a lot, it's only a bit more than 2 weeks and you had a revision, give yourself a break and catch up on rest/sleep, etc. If your pain is such that you can't be relieved with otc pain meds, then do get with a doctor to make sure you don't need something stronger. Baby yourself, you deserve it!! -
April Update from everyone
aussiemalcolm replied to Ready2BHealthier's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Where do I start I was sleeved on April 20th took 8 hrs due to many issues found while removing my lapband, on road to recovery and it's been a great 4 weeks post op, loosing weight so fast and walking 4 miles a day now, I'm 57 pounds down now since pre op weigh in. I started out at 447 on first consult in Feb and we decided my band was to tight so in April tried to unfill it but port had fliped so Dr requested urgent repair/revision with insurance company got approval the next day and booked in 6 days later. I didn't get a chance to think about worrying it happened so fast. After 12 years of my band which worked for me for about 7 of them I was now free from it and sleeved and enjoying my new life every day so much more now as those pounds I gained come off and my new body comes to life once again. Cheers Mal and Aussie Up Over is Fremont CA -
Surgery done today RNY. Very sore but managing the pain. Constantly falling asleep.Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
vanwest83 replied to sunshinetinks's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Congratulations! How are you feeling now? I just had my revision done on 11/6. I’ve been in a lot of pain and having trouble swallowing pills. Are you able to drink 64 oz water? So far I’m on my second water bottle and it’s 4pm and I managed to drink 11oz premier protein drink. This is such a strange thing for me, I’m so use to wanting to eat eat, and right now I could careless. Did you or anyone else have shooting pains near an incision site. HW 367 SW 346 Revision from band to gastric bypass RNY on 11/6/17 -
I had my RNY revision on 8/20, I am on full liquids and am having a feeling for the past two days like something is stuck under my chest and I am hiccuping or burping more and it very uncomfortable. The only thing I have had other than liquids is my nexuum pill, per my dr. Has any experienced this?
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The peso has also gone way down, that's why the pieces have dropped in dollars. I just went to Dr. Aceves for a fill on Saturday and the cost for the flouro was only $60 instead of $75 because of the exchange rate. As for why I chose the band over the sleeve, I was not interested in cutting off a perfectly good part of my body. I realize it takes longer to lose the weight and you have to work at it, and it requires follow up but I was OK with all of those things. With the band everyone has their individual "sweet spot" yet with the sleeve it's an irreversable one size fits all. That just seems odd to me. The potential for revision from band to sleeve is there but not the other way around. I'm just a chicken, what can I say! LOL. With that being said, Dr. Aceves is the best choice for either (and yes I'm biased ) I believe he is doing more sleeves then bands now because of the demand. The day of my surgery I was the only band and there were 2 others getting sleeved.
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Hello I had a gastric bypass revision on June 13 2016. I'm a bit concerned because I don't feel that "stop you're full" feeling like i did when I had my first surgery. Second week post op anyone else experiencing this? Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App
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I am still waiting for approval! I want this band out however, I am told that my best chance for a revision to sleeve is to have it done at the same time. I do not know how much longer I can wait. If I have not heard the words "APPROVAL" by June 3rd I am going to schedule the band removal and hope for the best. what is the problem? I have insurance, I meet the criteria, I have a failed band that is documented.. Come on BCBS bust a move!
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Finally approved San Diego Sharp ins.
Pinkgirl1234 replied to rgallardo's topic in Insurance & Financing
I had Amerihealth and was paying over a grand a month...they don't cover revision WLS...so what do they cover??? Ugh
