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I had port revision too and I wear The Genie Bra, very comfy, don't know I have it on.
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Unexplained Weight gain post revision
GreenTealael replied to starladustangel's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
*Not a doctor, just personal experience plus asking doctors a lot of questions* Not everything is food related after surgery, especially if you are diligently tracking and seeing a dietitian. The temporary weight loss/gain could be: 1. Dehydration causing water retention (noticed reduced urination? May need electrolyte supplementation) 2. Disruption of normal lymphatic activities because of surgery (excess fluid still in circulation, puffy or swollen anywhere?) 3. Slight level of constipation (still have waste that has not vacated despite amount of trips to the bathroom) 4. Inflammation after surgery (edema of the abdomen because of the laparoscopic procedure-usually immediate and not super common) 4. Return to your maintenance weight after temporary drop (happened to me in the first 2 months- 2 weeks post revision I hit 10-12 lbs lower than my maintenance weight then went back to normal) 5. Hormonal response (menses/menopause - I ALWAYS gain before my cycle ) 6. Incorrect scale/discrepancy of scales used (I always weighed different amounts on doctor’s scales vs mine) 8. A combination of things Please let us know what the surgeon says! -
Overstitch Procedure 3/20
Njrobyn replied to nickie2524's topic in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Forum
Hi i am scheduled for a revision of my RNY done in 2002 using the Overstitch procedure. It’s concerning that many people seem to lose their feeling of restriction fairly quickly, but I am willing to try. I have seen a few people who are happy with it. -
Overstitch Procedure 3/20
Hop_Scotch replied to nickie2524's topic in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Forum
Hope your revision went well Nickie! -
Unexplained Weight gain post revision
starladustangel replied to starladustangel's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Some of the Facebook groups are odd The strangest response I got was someone questioning why my surgeon would do a revision for GERD when I didn't need to lose more weight. And someone else questioning my dietitian for not having me on moderate carbs instead of keto. She's been my dietitian for 2.5 years since I was pre op VSG. Thank you -
Unexplained Weight gain post revision
starladustangel posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had a revision for GERD/hiatal hernia repair/esophageal dysmotility 7/13. The goal with my revision was to continue maintaining my weight. I had been in maintenance for 7 months the day of my revision. I was 144 pounds the day of my revision. At two weeks post op my weight was down to 133. I met with my dietitian who gave me a goal of 600-800 calories a day initially and to work towards getting back to 1200. She gave me meal plans for puree and soft foods Week 3 I had gained back to 137. I was alarmed but thought maybe the initial weight loss was just water weight and it would even out. However it didn't stop. Week 4 I was back up to 139 and this week (week 5) 141. My fear is that if this continues i will be heavier than the day of my revision. I am not constipated and am having regular bowel movements thanks to miralax. I asked in a revision "support" group on Facebook but got mostly blame filled posts telling me to go back to my dietitian and that I must be eating too much or ridiculous suggestions to ask my doctor for phentermine. I am diligent about weighing and measuring food and tracking what I eat. I was successfully maintaining my weight post sleeve so it is infuriating to be gaining weight while eating less. I am still struggling with esophageal dysmotility and vomiting due to that. I can't get over 800 calories a day because of it and am weak and tired. I did see my gastroenterologist this week and was told I need a esophageal manometry done but we have to wait until I am fully healed from the bypass. I am still eating soft foods. I have a follow up with my surgeon next week. I want to add that I am not interested in losing more weight. I can't physically eat more and I do not buy into the idea that eating too little would cause weight gain. I just want to maintain my weight. I am really trying to eat as much as my dietitian has suggested but it's hard. -
After You Have Been Sleeved For A While, What Does Retriction Feel Like?
PJ_Sleeve posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am scheduled for a revision from Lapband to sleeve on September 17th and the closer I get, I am feeling more and more nervous. For two reasons: Reason One: I am AFRAID of suffering a terrible complication. (I have read some real scary stories on here and all I can do is hope and pray that these poor souls will feel better soon.) But if I am doing this surgery to enrich my life, it is complete irony to come out of it suffering with chronic pain or end up on a feeding tube. Reason Two: I am really note sure what to expect by way of restriction. Can anyone describe what Sleeve Restriction feels like after they are fully healed? Is it pain? Is it nausea? If you are banded can you describe the difference? -
I have had my band for a couple years now and I have had very little success and feel I eat worse than I did before I got the band. I wish I had gotten the sleeve instead and now Idk how to getting a revision done. I always feel deprived of food with the band and only eat slider foods so I feel satisfied. Idk what to do I am disappointed in myself and the band. Any suggestions?
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Newbie :) surgery date 5/10/18
Whitney W replied to LovableLisha's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats on getting your surgery date. I'm still working on getting mine because I have to have back surgery first. Places like this is a great place to get support. If you need anything just ask I'm having revision surgery done once I get to have it. I've had the lap band for 8 years now and have had some problems with it. All surgeries dangerous or have risk but you just have to face them head on. Hang in there you will do great. -
Was banded 10/07. First 3 yrs were amazing. Lost 105lbs. Felt great. Confidence was great. Now 3yrs after that with a revision of the band surgery on my belt I've gained 70lbs back. I can eat anything portions are out of control. I know it's a tool but if I could diet /exercise I would've done it without surgery. I don't know what to do. Going in for yet another fill dec 2nd. Any ideas?? I feel defeated.
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I'm not a revision, but have had 5 abdominal surgeries prior to the sleeve. I also, had a hiatal hernia repair as well. I had a fair amount of pain in my sternum area after surgery. Drinking water hurt for a few weeks until I healed. Today I can gulp quite a bit of water with no pain.
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New here, saying Hi
Bryn910 replied to Briswife15's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi & welcome! Hope you gain lots of information from the folks here, I know I have. i am currently VSG revision to RNY in 4 days due to my GERD. Hope this helps in your decision. I too have 100+ lbs. to lose. welcome again!! -
Children after the sleeve?
tamara2333 replied to dfluke87's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have had 2 friends that have had babies post Gastric bypass. They both struggled getting back down to a comfortable weight. One had a revision and is doing better and the other did not. From what I've seen it can be done but you have to be ultra on top of your game once the baby is born. No cheating and probably starting back at post op phase 1 -
Long term success and insurance question
Wheetsin replied to missjoli's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just my observations/research/opinions... The band as a long term solution - sometimes. Beyond the 4 year mark, I know, and have seen, and have read about, and have been told about a LOT more people who have it removed than who still have it. I personally do not have faith in it as a long term properly functioning device. I think people who keep their bands for more than a few years, and are truly complication free (not to be confused with have unknown/undiagnosed complications), are the exception rather than the rule. If your plan requires a supervised diet, you probably can't get around it. Having a history of going to the doctor and being weighed for your visit doesn't count, they want it to be doctor's visits specifically for the purpose of supervised diet. I had my band under UHC and they did not require the supervised diet, nor did I have comorbidities, and I was approved in about 3 days. But that's all so specific to your particular plan, take it with a major grain of salt. I've recently submitted my paperwork for revision surgery and my current provider (no longer UHC) requires a 6 month diet for all bariatrics. We're trying to see if the fact that I've had a lapband for going on 5 1/2 years, and have technically been under the surgeon's care during that time, will count. They are also trying to see if there's a waiver for revisions, or if it's truly required for all bariatrics. The office staff are more optimistic about that than I am, but we'll see. -
Saw dietician tonight. I have now lost 60lbs post op (sleeved 26 April), 76.5lbs including pre-op. Those are numbers I never thought I would or could achieve so- woooohoooooo!!! For a non-tall person, whose BMI is now just below 27 (started at 41) and whose health is changed beyond recognition, all I can say is thank you sleeve, I literally couldn't do it without you, lol!! You have changed my life forever. I have now revised my target weight, which gives me 14 lbs to go (don't know why ticker keeps showing 7lbs). Cosmetic surgeon says my boob job will take 5 of those lbs away.... It's all getting soooo close.... Am away back to my happy dance (which I can now do for way longer without losing my breath, ha ha ha!!!) Normal service resumed soon......
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Dr. Robert Powell - RUN AWAY!!!
labwalker replied to MsButterKup23's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Don't blame the band for a poor surgeon! May of the horror stories I read on these forums I honestly believe are due to poor surgeons, and the fault of the band itself. I am sure there are exceptions, but I honestly believe that selecting a surgeon and practice that offers any WLS surgery should be undertaken as being one of the most serious long term decisions you will make in your lifetime. I am so sorry to hear of your terrible journey with the band, and I hope you have success with the revision surgery. -
I'm just so glad to see that doctors now want to followup for five years! I think if there had been more followup to the Inamed bands alot of us wouldn't be needing revisions 2 yrs down the road! (again...working on tea instead of coffee...so not sure that made sense).
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Hi Everyone, My revision surgery was on Monday and I came home yesterday. All went very well. My surgeon (Shawn Garber) was able to do my revision staying within my 1 belly button cut from last time. Apparently, this was the first time he did a revision this way and it went very well. I am starting from scratch here and have to un-do my bad band habits. #1 is eating too quickly. By forcing myself to slow down, I realize I was VERY lax in my chew, chew, chewing and the speed at which I was eating. #2 is that I need more solid Proteins. I was relying on mushies too much, thus hindering my full feeling. I also was snacking waaaay too much under the guise of "but it's protein", with cheeses and such. The dear boyfriend has been a godsend and we had some frank talk about my food issues. As we are long distance, he has promised to check in more about my food and exercise than he has in the past. He has been supportive, but seeing the whole process and hearing from doc and nutritionist gave him a better understanding of what I should be doing and how he can help. I also need to check in here more often and do some challenges and keep myself honest. Thanks for listening..... Tracy
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Anyone from Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill, NC?
VSG Tommy B posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am in Raleigh, NC and looking for someone local who had a band to sleeve revision that I can talk to. I want to learn about their experiences so I can make an educated decision on whether or not to get the revision. Thanks! -
Banded 6Yrs...success And Struggle
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! replied to missyjk79's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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Yeah! After much stress, my sleeve surgery is a go...
chinamama replied to marfar7's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm in oregon also- Bend. Tersigni did my band, but dr Hughes in Redmond did my revision. I love that woman!! -
Band to Sleeve on Mar 20th in Dallas
one_more_time replied to mfrid175's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi Monica... I am also in Dallas and had my revision ( Gastric Bypass to Sleeve) done on 2/10/14 by Dr. John Alexander. My approval was very quick as well about 2 days actually...and just like you I was approved so quick it's like I didn't even have an opportunity to think very long about "NOT" doing it. I was a bit nervous..( hate being put to sleep) and excited all at the same time. I came home around 5 pm on the 12th so my stay was about 2 1/2 days. My procedure was done at Forest Park Medical center... and my stay was very nice..the staff was great. I can tell you now..that I am SO glad I went through with the revision. Everything has been going extremely well. Today marks 1 month since having surgery and so far I have lost about 25 lbs (pre-post/surgery combined). I love the fact that I can no longer stuff myself..or over eat. I only eat now...because I need to eat..not because I want to. The restriction is great.. still getting use to eating and sipping slow. When they say chew your food 22 times before swallowing.. they mean it. You can not eat or drink at the same time and you really have to space out your bites. I try to wait at least 3-5 minutes between bites and sips. Other than making those adjusts while eating everything else has been great! -
I had my surgery.....Lap Band removal, revision to Sleeve.....almost 2 weeks ago, June 26, 2017. I am quite swelled on my upper left side incision area, and have been since surgery. Has anyone else had this swelling, or does everyone have it? I'm wondering if it was due to removal of my port, as it was a good size. I've kept ice packs on this area but can't really tell it's going down much. My doc office says as long as it's not hurting, it's ok. Maybe I'm worrying too much!! Thanks.
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sleeve to rny for weight loss?
biginjapan replied to coffeewomanakra's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had to pay for my sleeve out of pocket (went to Mexico) and now after gaining back 50 pounds in 2.5 years (!) I'm going to get a revision to gastric bypass in early March. For me, I think I had two reasons why I failed - first, I was distrustful of what my surgeon did. I came out of surgery feeling great (unlike everyone else on my floor) and had no problem eating or tolerating different foods when I got to those stages. One of the doctors told me that I had a really long stomach (!) and I wonder if that has allowed me to eat slightly larger portions as a result. I did well in the first 8 months after surgery, I was 100% dedicated to portion control and watched my macros, but I fell off the wagon at my dad's birthday (cake) and slowly but surely over time I was able to consume more, and eat more things I shouldn't have, over time. I knew going into the surgery that I had some food addictions, and unfortunately the last couple of years has taught me that these will be problems for me the rest of my life. There will be no "just once in a while" type of situations - sugar is a huge problem for me, and this next time around I know it will be gone for good - I'm not willing to fail after a second surgery (again, that I will have to pay out of pocket). I don't think anyone can know if your insurance will pay for a second surgery (only your insurance can tell you that), but if not, then I would look at cheaper options for self-pay. -
Lying in ICU. The could not do the lapband remaval and revision in one. Work thought I will be off for three weeks. Now only probable two days coming back in three minths. Work does not know about WLS. What do ai tell them now. Why inly three days and whe second surgery? What a bummer. I pray I am not gaing weight now, ugh. Pleas help
