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Thinking about revision
Tufflaw replied to Ms. Thompson's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I was sleeved in Dec 2016, lost about 120 lbs in 6 months. Then I slacked off and put it almost all back on. Got revision to bypass in Nov 2021, down over 70 lbs so far and still losing - I feel great and my only two regrets are not sticking with the program the first time, and not getting the revision sooner. -
Getting gastric sleeve tomorrow
Alex Brecher replied to smanzi40's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had Lap-Band 20 years ago. I then had the removal of my Lap-Band and revision to Gastric Bypass in March 2018 and Gastric Bypass reversal due to a lower bowel blockage in June 2019. I regret getting the Lap-Band and using a surgeon for my Bypass that wasn't the greatest (to be kind.) Thankfully, I've kept almost all my extra weight off, and my health is great. -
Hello there everyone, it's been quite a while since I've been on here, I was sleeved in 2017 only lost 40 pounds! well I've found those pounds, doctor said that I never reached full potential and should consider bypass, anyone out there able to relate? If so how are you doing?
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The story of an impatient chick in Kansas City
former_vbg replied to Holiday's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I did the email thing with Jan and others too, and had the same response as on the phone. What I did find is that he is best suited for first time WLS- not revisions and that is what I need. I had to get my information from outside his office since he has created an office that prevents penetrating that wall so difficult. -
I'm a revision sleeve to bypass. When I had my sleeve 14 years ago, the only thing I COULD NOT eat was eggs. IDK why. I could eat chicken and steak, but for some reason, eggs was a no go for me. I think eggs swell up in our tummies after we consume them.
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I 've had the same problem since Oct when I had my revision due to sliappage. I finally am back at 5 cc and seem to be okay, unless I eat something I should not. I am loosing again, and that is my main thing, as I had gained about 10 lbs between OCt and Jan. Good luck to us all , Karen
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did you had other symptom beside the pain, was it red or something? i've been band for 6 months, and if I sleep on my side of on my tumy, I need help to get out of bed in the morning and the pain is excruciating it can last a few days then go away for a few weeks then come back. I've notice that my scare is hurting as well even though the is changing color(fading away). I just saw my surgeon two weeks ago, I don't really want to go and see him again. + Im scared he would say I need port revision or something... is there ennyone in the same situation as me... Thanks Julie
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How much could I potentially lose 2 months Post Op - I have a BMI of 38
betrthnever posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Surgery date is October 5, 2015 and my wedding date is December 5, 2015. I'm having a revision from the band to the bypass. I realize that the wedding dress I have now will have to be scrapped as I will probably lose too much... How much could I potentially lose if following all the rules? I understand that weight loss varies depending on so much. My BMI is at 38 now. Any thoughts or experiences? I didn't have rapid lost at all with the band so I don't know what to expect. Thank you! -
I know this is an old thread but thought maybe people are still interested. I was interested enough to click on it. I'm at 8 years, 2 months. I lost 15 pounds below goal weight in 14 months and maintained for several years. I eventually gained back 50 pounds. Then I lost 45 pounds and now I've gained back 20. I'm in process to get the band removed and a revision to gastric sleeve. My band is too tight even when unfilled. Most foods won't go through even after sitting in the pouch for hours. I was able to gain weight because I found certain, unhealthy foods (cheetos, cookies) would pass through. Thus the revision. My diet has been horrible since banding because even Water won't go through a lot of the time. The sleeve will let me eat a variety of healthy foods.
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Hello all, I am excited about my upcoming surgery. It will be a revision. Since it is being done in Mexico I am nervous about making sure I have a qualified person to do my fills here in middle Tennessee. Suggestions?
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Hey there fellow bariatric pals. I am looking for advice or anyone with similar experience. I have GS March 2014 with top weight of 250 at 5'6" BMI 41. I lost about 55 lbs which my lowest weight has never exceeded about 185. (Goal weight about 165) So, at this time, I have gained back some weight and am at 200 lbs. So about 15 lbs back again. My doctor recommended perhaps having the Duodenal Switch/Revision to continue to take more weight off. But, I really only need to lose about 30-35 lbs. I am afraid that I will get under 160 lbs and be too thin. Has anyone had the DS after the sleeve? Still researching and trying to make the best decision. Thanks to all for your time to read and comment. NY1966
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Incisional hernia where my port used to be and my stomach came out of...
marfar7 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
After feeling a "pop" on Fri afternoon after putting a load of laundry in, I checked out my painful "port site" (hasn't been a port there since my July 2013 revision) and there was a hard lump there, much bigger than the usual scar tissue. It was like someone was giving me an Indian burn inside. Everytime I used my ab muscles (sitting, standing, lying down) it hurt. All day Sat it burned. Hubby started googling it and started freaking me out that I had part of my intestines sticking thru. So I went to the ER. After trying to reduce it (push it back), they did an ultrasound. It wasn't intestines but instead a fatty tumor that broke thru the muscle. Told me I had to see a surgeon. I c my primary care next Monday for a consult. Diagnosed me with an Incisional Hernia. Guess it's more common with people who have had more than 1 surgery on the same incicison (as in mine - where my port was and where they took my stomach out). Just updating on my previous post about the pain on port site... -
Sleeve Vs Bypass... How did you decide?
ready2B replied to MrsB2007's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
One thing I've learned is that if someone has been successful with their own personal results with a particular surgery, that is the one they will praise. Your PCP isn't really unbiased in this situation. Of course he/she thinks it is THE BEST! But one size doesn't fit all. There are lots of things to consider. Do you have problems with GERD - the sleeve can make that much worse in some people. Do you have any conditions that might make having a "blind stomach" left in you a risk? Those are just a couple, there are lots of other things your surgeon will explore with you. Of course not all surgeons are unbiased either, so at the end of the day, you have to go with your best judgement considering all the information you have. I was in a similar situation - my PCP thought the sleeve was the greatest new thing ever and thought I should do that. My surgeon told me either one would give me great results and it was up to me. I went back & forth for a while, and finally decided that I really needed the malabsorption to help insure I won't be able to gain weight back quickly as I always have in the past. GERD was also an issue, as well as the relative newness of the sleeve. I didn't want to have a revision somewhere down the road because of unforeseen complications with the sleeve - I wanted more of a sure thing (as much as anything like this can be.) Yes, it is more drastic and will require more changes in my life, but I am in a place mentally and emotionally where I believe I can handle those well. So for me, these things tipped the scale. Only you know what your circumstances, health issues, mental/emotional abilities are, etc. Just keep gathering information and at some point, you will see the scales tipping more in one direction than the other and you will know what is right for you. -
Risk for Gastric Sleeve Revision
Angel_Whetstone posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Does anyone have any idea or stats on if the risk is higher for Lap-band Revision to Gastric Sleeve? -
New to this site, had verticle sleeve in Mexico on May 18th
Bevanne posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am taking it easy today. Seemed the experience went so fast . Dr. Aceves in Mexicali did a revision for me. Had a band for 2 yrs. prio,r but experienced so many problems, decided to have a verticle sleeve.So far so good and I feel wonderful..just exhausted from the trip back. Sp many delays in the airport coming home that it took 24 hours to return to my home of Florida. Just sip, sip, siping away. All went very well. What a wonderful experience with such a great Doctor and hospital staff. -
My name is Jennifer I have a vertical gastric band none adjustable. I had the operation in 2001 in Sweden. I lost maybe 50 lbs got pregnant gained all plus some. I then was diagnosed with a condition called lipodema, it is a lymph condition that affects from the waist down to ankles. I am now back to my pre banding weight and waiting for a revision to a bypass. I'm from Seattle and live in Sweden since 1999. Sorry this post is all over the place. I'm just wondering if anyone else is in Sweden.
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Is it pointless to fight an insurance company when they have denied a revision from lapband to gastric sleeve. My band has not slipped but it also doesn't work. With the exception of stuck food and throwing up every once in awhile, you'd never know I had one. My insurance company said it was a once in a lifetime procedure and more or less hung up on me. Any suggestions?
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I have lots I would like to share with you and would love to talk privately if you would like. The basic things I can say is that this surgery is not just physical it is very emotional and mental. You are young and have so many experiences yet to come. I was 24 when I had the surgery and everything went amazing. I lost 97lbs (started at 249lbs and I'm 5'3). Five years later after many life changes I started to gain it all back. Now almost 9 years later I am having a revision surgery. If you don't find a new coping mechanism after surgery (that is not food related) you may find yourself struggling. You will be able to eat "normally" again and the surgery is really just a tool. You can destroy the tool if you want to. Not even on purpose but it can sneak up on you. My very best advice is to take time to really examine everything in your life and what kind of changes you are prepared for. Since you are self pay your process is sped up substantially. We all want this surgery but the best part of having to wait is to be able to really understand what is going to happen (as best you can of course!) Always follow your surgeon and nuts guidelines and seek help from the professional when you feel like you are having problems. Take your Vitamins everyday (for life - no joke) and get your Protein and Water goals met daily. Best of luck.
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Gastric Sleeve Surgery Appeal Denied - Soooo Disappointed
want2bthin posted a topic in Insurance & Financing
Just heard from United Healthcare that my appeal has been denied for a revision to VSG. They already approved the Lapband removal but not the revision. I don't have the paperwork yet but the coordinator said their response was several pages long but amounted to that they felt I didn't have success with the Lapband so would not have success with another restrictive procedure. I feel there is no comparison to having VSG vs. Lapband and I explained that in my appeal letter (which was 42 pages in total since it included years more of medical records). I'm told my next step is to submit for a Level 2 appeal which will be reviewed by my employer (a major corporation). I'll post this on the Insurance forum too but am just hoping for some encouragement and advice from others who may have been through the same thing. Thanks. Susie -
Gastric Sleeve Surgery Appeal Denied - Soooo Disappointed
FXDF2008 replied to want2bthin's topic in Insurance & Financing
I'm just starting my revision journey due to erosion so haven't been down your path yet. Just wanted to wish you the best of luck in your next appeal. Keep fighting! -
I am in the same boat you guys! I had my band removed 7/16 and sleeve at the same time. Things have been not so great since and I’m having painful GERD since my sleeving. I had Cigna and all was approved for revision, but my husband got a new job and we now have BCBSLA and bariatric surgery is not covered under his new employer 😔. I’m working with my Dr to file an appeal and pray it is accepted!
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Gastric Bypass better than Gastric sleeve in reducing co-morbidities
catwoman7 replied to over65's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
yes - people with GERD should go with bypass. GERD doesn't get worse - or start up - for EVERYONE, but it's a significant enough minority that I didn't want to risk it (I had GERD pre-surgery). I've seen too many people getting revisions because of out-of-control GERD after sleeve. No thanks. and yes - either surgery can throw diabetes into remission, but the percentage is quite a bit higher with bypass. -
Rouen Y and menopause 20 years success now failing
Arabesque replied to Taramaximum's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Menopause is the worst. It’s when I gained my weight. Went from 60 to 75kg very quickly during perimenopause. This was my usual fluctuation so I didn’t worry that much. Then entered full menopause & bam another 15kgs. I swear I gained it overnight. Several of my friends were the same - gained 10-15kgs very quickly with menopause. Couldn't really shift a kilo of it. Drop a couple & put them straight back on. I had hoped that being on HRT might balance out my hormones & help me lose some weight but nope. Struggled for a couple of years. Wasn’t happy. That’s when I decided to have my sleeve. Why don’t you try getting in contact with a bariatric surgeon to discuss your revision options like to a DS. Does your surgeon who did your RNY still practice? Have you considered whether the new GLP - 1 medications might be an option? Certainly worth a conversation with a surgeon. PS Congratulations on your long term success with your original surgery. Such an achievement. -
Band to Sleeve, St. Marys Question???
heftynetty replied to heftynetty's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I called when I was having troubles awhile ago and asked about the Gastric Sleeve and they said they do cover it, as far as revision not sure! Yes they covered my band, twice actually. I had problems one month out my first lap band, and they covered putting it back in 6 months later, the sleeve was not even an option at that point. I am just anxious, the surgeon says he is going to try and rush things along, but the insurance lady that submits everything, says it will be atleast a couple of days because she just got back from vacation. -
sick and they cant find anything
piercedqt78 replied to Jessi_Rae's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had issues with my gallbladder, when they found no gallstones, and no swelling they did the hida scan, it was the worst pain I have ever experienced, and I had a baby that was almost 7 pounds naturally. When they did the injection into the iv for the hida scan within about 2 minutes I was in the fetal position from the pain. I have a super high pain tolerance and that pretty much took me to my knees. The tech took a few images, but said the pain told her way more than the scan itself would. When I got into my car and called my lapband surgeon (I was revised to a sleeve after 8 years of being banded) to let him know the results would be in his office before the close of business he asked how I was feeling, I told him I thought being hit by a Grey Hound bus would have felt better, he said "I'll have my scheduler put you on the first opening of my operating schedule. My gall bladder was filling but not emptying correctly, so I felt like a giant balloon was being inflated in my chest. After it was removed I was back to my old self within 24 hours. Before I went to my surgeon I was in the ER 4 times with chest pain, vomiting and shortness of breath. They kept telling me I either had indigestion, GERD, or it was all in my head. I'm glad I insisted that my surgeon look into it, if not for him sending me for the HIDA scan I would still be dealing with it, or it would have ruptured. It's funny I walked into his office when the pain was still bad on a daily basis and told him to remove my lapband, and while he was inside my abdomen to poke around and see what was going on to cause the pain. At first he thought it might be my port pulling away from the muscle and the pain was from my stitches tearing, but he didn't give up or blow me off, he just made it better.
