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Bariatric Weight Loss Major Turning Point Decision
Lychee replied to Hope to Resolve's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you but no, I was dieting. It was the same 100lbs which I swiftly regained the first time and more slowly the second but regain I did! Between and after those diets, I've done many more diets and lost smaller amounts only to regain which is why I am scheduled to have the Gastric Bypass on 19th August. I am very active and sporty - mostly tennis and am finding it more and more difficult to keep up my game with all the extra weight. I still run and chase a ball down but I'm not coming back anytime soon! I ache a lot afterwards and think it's only a matter of time before I do some damage to my body. Enough is enough. -
Is anyone else as disappointed...
BayougirlMrsS replied to Luv2cruz's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@Luv2cruz Unless i read over it, No one has asked a few very important questions. What is your height? What was your beginning weight? Are you logging your food? Are you exercising? What does your diet look like on a daily bases? The reason, if you have less to lose, you will tend to lose a little slower. A person who had 300lbs to lose will lose it faster that say a person that has 100lbs to lose. My story is a little different than some.... but anywho.... After being here for over 10 years i have seen and read many different stories. I have also experienced it with some very close friends. I've had friends like myself who had the band (lost 2017 gained 30lbs). Lost there band and have gained it back or revised to a different WLS. Some with success and some without. I have a few that had only the sleeve and either never lost or gained it all back. I've even had a few that had GB and either gained some or all of the weight back. I do have a few friends that had the band and have kept their weight off for over 10 years. The point is.... ALL WLS have their goods and bads. Ups and downs. It's how you as a person handles YOUR journey. (ok just read your last post, so i'm taking out this part) I would start at the begging, look within yourself. Maybe seek a counselor (it's helping me). Otherwise, i would start tracking your food (if you aren't already). Get yourself a good exercise program (even if it's just walking more and faster). I wish i had journaled.... I write myself inspiring quotes on my bathroom mirror. I know you didn't want to hear it, but its true and hard not to do... But, try to not compare yourself to others. I compared myself to others all the time, then someone years ago told me that..... So now i have on my mirror..... Envy is the thief of happiness. I wish you only good thoughts on your journey. -
Band to Sleeve success...anyone?!?
BayougirlMrsS replied to Redesigned_Curves's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
worked for me..... I was a successful band-member for nearly 8 years. Never had any issues till march 2017. I got a bad stomach virus and threw up violently and slipped my band. I was my worst fear with the band.... LOSING HER. So i went on through life... divorce, dating, meeting someone else, moving out of state..... 2017-2019 on my own with no WLS. For years i tried to get a revision and no dr. would do it. My insurance didn't cover the band removal nor a revision. But i still looked ... same answer over and over.. "you don't weight enough". Over those years I gained 30lbs back. No matter what i did and menopause hit and wow... Now i've gained 30lbs. I was going to go to Mex to have the MGB. But as luck would have it, i found a dr 10 min from my work that did WLS. Went in for a consult and he agreed to do the sleeve..... That was nearly 1 year ago. 11/10/2009 band SW: 232lbs. size 18-20 pants, shirt 2xl (or bigger), bra 44G, shoe 7-7.5 (143lbs) 3/23/2017 band removal: 143lbs. size 6, shirt large, bra 34H, shoe 6.5-7 8/28/2019 sleeved: 173lbs. size 10, shirt large, bra 36G/H, shoe 7 (14k out of pocket) Today: 120lbs, size 0, shirt sm/med, bra 32FF, shoe 6-6.5 -
Bariatric Weight Loss Major Turning Point Decision
JRT Mom replied to Hope to Resolve's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Hope to Resolve Your story sounds a lot like mine. Long story short--12 year old lap band slipped, caused hiatal hernia, constant sliming with no fill in it, etc. Had it taken out and revised to bypass in one surgery. My only regret was I wasted 12 years futzing around with the band. Your concerns about vitamins are valid, but easily addressed with multivitamins and calcium supplements. Hair loss is likely to occur with both the sleeve and bypass but is not as terrible as say chemotherapy--usually only YOU notice it, and it will grow back. Dumping is totally avoidable by not eating sugary or fatty foods, and I consider it a plus since it makes it easier to avoid potential trigger foods for fear of dumping! One definite plus is my a1c and glucose are now totally normal, and that's without ANY metformin at all! I was on 1000 mg a day and now take none. I think the bypass has better statistics for resolving diabetes than the sleeve. Whatever you decide, good luck, and keep us posted! -
gastric sleeve vs. Gastric bypass
LaLaDee replied to new_lease_on_life's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm three years out and prior to surgery, I had a BMI of 50. My surgeon recommended the sleeve because I was still young-ish then, e.g. early 30s and nutrient absorption is pretty important. My surgeon felt that the calcium/vitamin D malabsorption may lead to bone density issues later on in life (and after obesity, people generally don't have great bone density and are prone to fractures). Most of bariatric surgery is relatively new, so there aren't a ton of long term studies, so my surgeon is just guessing. And most people on the bypass seem to be pretty good about taking their vitamins (which is something you should do with the sleeve anyway). A couple of months after my sleeve I was diagnosed with a range of painful, chronic autoimmune diseases and I'm very thankful that I went with the sleeve because of the issues with drug absorption with the bypass (I have to take a ton of oral medications). Of course, I did not deal with GERD, which means that the bypass is right for many people. With the sleeve, I was able to take my BMI from 50 to 25. Due to aforementioned illnesses and medications, I did deal with some regain, which I am slowly working on. At the moment, my BMI is about 29. I have never felt like the sleeve wouldn't be enough to help me achieve success. All that to say, you can definitely have success with the sleeve or the bypass. As commented by others, a lot of it is going to come down to what your level of commitment, and your ability to change your lifestyle and deal with psychological issues. And you have to educate yourself. You can't drink a diet of only protein shakes forever. At some point, you have to learn how to eat real food in the real world, go to work, socialise and interact with food, people and life. If you haven't dealt with your "issues", you will have regain with either surgery. It can be a tough decision, but I honestly feel that you can find success with either surgery. -
Bariatric Weight Loss Major Turning Point Decision
Hope to Resolve replied to Hope to Resolve's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you. Congrats on your weight loss. Did you get the bypass? -
gastric sleeve vs. Gastric bypass
RickM replied to new_lease_on_life's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
As far as long term weight maintenance, there is very little difference between the sleeve and the bypass as they are both metabolically similar after a couple of years. Early on, the bypass may allow for a bit faster weight loss owing to its' malabsorption, but that caloric malabsorption dissipates after a couple of years and you are left in the same basic position as those with a sleeve; sadly, the nutritional malabsorption persists with the bypass, so it will continue to be a bit fussier on the supplement needs. The basic choice really comes down to other individual factors rather than weight loss needed or maintained, Are you subject to GERD, ulcers, stomach polyps, arthritis or other medical conditions that need medication that may be influenced by the changes, etc. etc, etc. If one feels that maintenance will be a problem (from a history of yo-yo dieting, for example) or one knows that there are already significant metabolic problems then the duodenal switch (DS) should also be considered as that is a metabolically stronger procedure than the sleeve or bypass, but it does have its own trade offs as well (that's life!) -
Revision completed
GG926 replied to Tracyringo's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Same here...sorta...I didn’t want a gastric bypass but had no other option due to large hiatel hernia which caused horrible reflux -
6 yrs post op - weight gain - seeking support
mi75 replied to Domika03's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am also a 2014 vet. I too had some regain. Here's the story for me...about 18 months after my op I left a long term career position, took a night, started grad school, switched to a leadership job, lost a parent unexpectedly, graduated grad school, went back for PhD, and more. When I had surgery, one of the main issues was a health problem that was considered reversible. In 2017 after some regain, my GI doc gave me some sobering news that it was returning. I had a serious 'come to Jesus' talk with myself. I went online looking for solutions. I sought my team. I went to some support group meetings (even online). I met with my nut. I met with a surgeon. After being given the option of a RNY revision, I realized that I KNEW WHAT TO DO, AND I HAD THE TOOL...I went full on Keto and never looked back. I am now at my lowest ever. I lost all the regain and then some. I realized through the process that FOR ME, I must always identify as a bariatric patient. I will NEVER be able to eat 'everything in small amounts'. I will always struggle. Surgery saved my life, yes, but it didn't fix my weight permanently- it did part of it but the major work was up to me. I would suggest seeking out support from your surgical team, support group, nut, psych, etc. ANYONE who is part of a bariatric practice. And start from scratch. Dense protein. Water. Shakes if necessary. Skip the 'reset' and all those things. Obviously regain comes from EATING so you have to relearn how to eat as a bariatric patient. It is absolutely possible but there are many of us here on the same timeline as you who have already been through this and are willing to help! -
gastric sleeve vs. Gastric bypass
catwoman7 replied to new_lease_on_life's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I did bypass for another reason (i.e., I had GERD), but yes - there are people who've been very successful with the sleeve - even those who started out at fairly high BMI's. Statistics show that people can lose more with the bypass, but it's like 60 or 65% of excess weight vs 70% with the bypass - so it's not like it's A LOT more. And also, those are just averages. With both surgeries, you'll find lots of outliers - people who lose more or less than the average. It's really your level of commitment that makes the difference -- not so much which surgery you get. -
gastric sleeve vs. Gastric bypass
New&Improved replied to new_lease_on_life's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I started at BMI of 43 and I chose the bypass and my blood work have been fine just gotta take vitamins... Literally no complications.. lost weight really well and consistently and I'm now in maintenance mode for the past 3 months keeping the weight off -
Don't ever suffer because you are afraid of bothering the office. YOU are paying THEM to be your providers of care! They work for YOU! Most people have a scope procedure before having bypass surgery - to check for esophagitis, hiatal hernia, strictures, ulcers, and general anatomy. The procedure is simple. IV sedation, you go to sleep and wake up a short time later. If there is a stricture, the doc will dilate. You cannot recover well if you can't eat, so I hope you call the office soon and get this taken care of. That's what they are there for - to help you. If you don't stand up for yourself, no one else will, so get brave and make the call.
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Revision completed
LylithElaine replied to Tracyringo's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
What causes the need for revision if you’re at the goal weight? -
I'm almost 2 weeks post-bypass, and despite an initially hellish first few days-have evened out quite well. Something I've been experiencing: I can sit and drink an entire 11.5 oz Premier Protein drink in one sitting. I'm not chugging it-simply sitting and sipping it like I would water while watching tv, etc. I feel sort of full after but not uncomfortable, nauseous or pukey. I did in fact run this past the medical team who said it was fine, and they initially start people on the 4 oz to sort of get them moving in the right direction, but I can sit and drink double that with little to no discomfort. (I'd say it can take me anywhere from 45-90 minutes.) Anecdotally, has anyone else experienced this and still have weight loss/positive results? I want to make sure I'm not slowly stretching or moving too fast-I just want to make sure I get my protein and feel full. Thank you all for your stories in advance.
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hey, i was wondering if there is anyone who has had a BMI over 40 that has had the gastric sleeve and been successful with keeping the weight off. The surgeon is suggesting the bypass because of the BMI being over 40. But im not a fan of the bypass because it bypasses part of the small intestines where the nutrients gets absorbed. I am currently 6'4 and 470lbs and I'm trying to choose between the sleeve or the bypass. Any input would be helpful.
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Lap band vs sleeve...help
ms.sss replied to Blyss's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had the sleeve done and went from a BMI 43 to BMI 21 in about 7 months. But honestly, for the most part, the success (or non-success) of weight loss has a lot more to with the person vs. the type of surgery chosen. Stick to your plan (and barring any complications), we all end up in the same place. Lapband has been falling out of favour, but yes, there are still surgeons who perform them, and alot of their patients have found success with them (and others who have not). The one thing about lapband though is that the device itself can truly fail (in the sense that it slips), while with the others (vsg, rny, ds, etc.) rarely fail, it is likely more the individual that that failed the tool. As far as sleeve goes, I also +1 all the other posters who say that if you even have a hint of GERD, or reflux, pre-surgery, it’s probably in your best interest to forego this type of surgery and go another route. I had ZERO reflux issues, and since surgery I’ve been on PPI’s. I’ve been trying (again and again) to wean myself off if them, but no luck so far. i take 30mg every other day. I’m lucky that it is controlled by medication, but I’ve read many of others who are not. With that said, however, I’m still extremely satisfied with my sleeve results (reflux or not). In the end, go with your gut. You may very well not exacerbate your occasional reflux. And even if you do, there is always a revision. But do discuss with your surgeon. Good Luck! -
Myotomy and sleeve to bypass revision due to GERD
Foxbins replied to Foxbins's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Weight this morning 136.4. I spoke to the surgeon's office on Friday and I still have to take omeprazole until they take a look at everything with an EGD in another six weeks. I still have no GERD. I can sleep flat again! I ordered my operative record and discharge summary from the hospital records department and they emailed them to me for free. It was very interesting to read, I learned quite a lot that no one had told me. My bypass is 50 cm, so I am hoping I will not have too much malabsorption and no bile reflux. My sleeve/pouch is 6 cm long, I think my surgeon made it longer than usual because my sleeve was very narrow. Despite a bigger pouch I have had to start measuring my food because I can't eat as much with this pouch as I could with the full sleeve. I can comfortably eat about a cup. I want to be very careful not to stretch out the stoma. My sleeve used to be so sensitive, but with this RNY I haven't vomited at all. So far I'm pretty happy with this surgery. -
Band to Sleeve success...anyone?!?
Redesigned_Curves posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I’m scheduled for my revision surgery on the 27th. I was successful with the band, but ended up having to have to fluid removed d/t complications. I’ve now gained all my weight back. I feel like everything I read is people saying the revision didn’t work for them. I’m just looking for some SUCCESS stories, because I’m starting to feel really discouraged. -
The bariatric surgeon ordered the scope but a gastroenterologist did it. I was under sedation when they did it so all I remember was having a slightly sore throat when I woke up. I do not believe I had xrays with contrast at the time of this complaint but truthfully with the complications I had going on some of the procedures and tests timeframes get a little blurred. I can only speak for myself and my experience and it took almost a year for me to get back to feeling like myself and I will be honest I wasn’t the best about making sure I reported all my symptoms and following up with my team where I probably should have. I attribute that to me being so used to health issues being blamed on my weight that I just figured it would eventually get better. I was speaking with someone the other day and was asked if I would recommend wls to others and I honestly answered yes but with the caveat that they were warned to report anything that doesn’t feel right to them to the team. After my revision that’s what my surgeon advised my husband and myself They were like don’t feel like you are being a bother please if something doesn’t feel right or is bothering you call the office it’s easier to document and correct when we know as soon as possible.
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Dr Trace Curry Cincinnati
Redesigned_Curves replied to sLeeving the fat behind's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I switched to Dr. Curry’s office after I had my LapBand done in 2013. I am scheduled for a band to sleeve revision on the 28th if this Monday. -
August 2020 Surgery
Redesigned_Curves replied to Bjc1227's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am scheduled for my band to sleeve revision August 27th. I start my preop diet this Thursday. -
Anyone for August 2020
Redesigned_Curves replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am scheduled on August 27th. I start my preop diet this Thursday. I am having a revision from Band to Sleeve. -
I had a sleeve surgery in July 2019 and within the first two weeks it felt like I had a piece of hamburger stuck in my throat and could not get it cleared. It stayed that way for months. I ended up with additional issues that caused me to have a revision from a sleeve to a gastric bypass in February of 2020. (I am not saying you need to have anything changed just explaining my journey). In the process to having the revision my dr did a scope of my throat and almost immediately after that the closed up feeling of my throat and “stuck” food feeling went away and has not bothered me again. I would strongly suggest you speak to your team and explain what you are going through. I can Not emphasize enough the importance of getting your nutrition in and know how difficult that is going to be if you can’t swallow.
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I had gastric bypass surgery on July 20th. When I switched to the purée plan, I have been choking on food and barely able to swallow. I am very depressed about this and wondering if anyone else has experienced this.
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Anyone for August 2020
Johnny_bravo replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Update: I was discharged after a two night stay. I was supposed to have gastric bypass and gallbladder removed, bypass went perfect but my liver was too large to get the gallbladder out. After surgery I was in and out of it for the day, awoken multiple times throughout the night for meds, vitals and machinery beeping. Second day/night was much smoother was able to drink protein shakes and as much water as I could take, the shoulder pain from the gas is intense so be prepared for that. I did get up and start walking as much as possible as soon as I could post-op. I'll be starting a blog to track my personal progress story and look forward to making contacts here as well to get informed and to help inform along the way!
