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Revision from Lap Band to Gastric Bypass
Stephanie Rodriguez68 replied to hharrison43's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Good luck to everyone. I had my band placed in 2008. Two yrs ago I started having problems with my band being too tight (last fill 10/09), reflux, food getting stuck, weight gain, and the worst for me, the health problems I was trying to prevent by having surgery in the first place. I am hoping to get approval for revision soon. I was self pay with band surgery, but I currently have Humana. I am scheduled for an EGD and esophageal manometry on Aug 1st. If my surgeon can find a medical reason why I need the revision my insurance will cover it. -
12/20/12 Revision from band to sleeve. I'm going in!
toqu posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I'm scheduled for revision from band to sleeve on Thursday 12/20. Anyone else? -
Revision scheduled for March 19; freaking OUT!
WeightStruggle posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Posted this in the pre op forum but wanted to post it here also. I am scheduled to go from a lap band to a gastric sleeve and I am so nervous. I have made the mistake of reading EVERYTHING online about the gastric sleeve and it has frightened me to the point of backing out. I am on the verge of calling my doctor and telling him I've changed my mind. Is anyone in the same boat as me? Those of you who have had the surgery, were you satisfied? Is it worth it? Will the weight loss be better than the lap band (I lost only about 20lbs TOTAL)? I appreciate any comments and advice/suggestions. I posted this in the pre op forum but wanted to post it here as well. -
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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Did my revision & I am home , but I am disappointed & worried
Threetimesacharm replied to Halloul's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
So sorry to hear this. I had a revision also and if I am correct the part that they remove is barely affected by the band. Did he say what he meant by "a mess"? I would definitely get proper clarificiation, sounds to me for some reason he went very conservative, I would want to know why. For me my surgeon removed 85% and I have been super successful. I am sure that you will really have to watch what and how much you eat to get your weight off. You might consider going to another doctor(say Mexico) in time, to get your stomach made smaller. I wish you the best -
How is United Healthcare (UHC) for getting revision approved?
Poorehouse posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have UHC (through att) does anyone have this plan and how log did it take to get approval and do you know what if any requirements had to be met to get approved? My history has two bands, port replaced, hernia repaired when I got second band. I drained it two years ago when preg and did not refill because a I nursed a year... Not I just want it out all the problems I see freaks me out lol ohhh and I have hardly lost anything even with band My BMI right now is 39 or 40 -
I'm approved revision gastric band to sleeve
1newday2 replied to 1newday2's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have a date of 12-28-13 for my sleeve revision ....I can't wait but I'm very nervous ... -
My revision from sleeve to bypass will happen on Wednesday
cbk replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
hello all, I'm going from the band to a sleeve now to the bypass, has anyone else done this. my revision is august 12th in ma. -
Possible Band to Sleeve Revision
Erin O'Donnell posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi everyone! I got the lapband back in 2012 and have since had little to no success. I've just been back to see my surgeon for the first time in over a year after becoming fed up with constantly being stuck, to the point where I couldn't even get Water down some days. He said I had a slight prolapse and removed all the Fluid from my band. He suggests that I switch to the sleeve. I just want to do my research before jumping into another surgery. I was wondering what the sleeve is like? What are the more common complications? And my biggest concern, do you get food "stuck" the way those with the band do? Getting stuck constantly was very difficult and uncomfortable and I would not want to feel that ever again, and knowing the sleeve is permanent I am scared that if getting "stuck" is a possibility that it is something I could be dealing with for, well, ever. Just for some background info, I got my lapband done at the hospital my dad works at in NJ (August 2012) because I'm on my dad's insurance and his covers the bariatric stuff, whereas my mom's insurance does not. But I live in VA where I just finished college and am starting a new job, and my dads insurance is not accepted anywhere but in NJ because it's an employee insurance and is only used in NJ. Due to convenience issues I was unable to get to NJ to see my doctor regularly and therefore believe I did not have the most success I could have had had I lived closer to my surgeon. Any and all input is much appreciated! Thanks!! -
Had port revision surgery, pain at port site
Anna Ozee-Inman replied to Bruce120's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I'm about to have port revision surgery because the cord has wrapped around my diaphragm and is hitting the vegus nerve. It sends shooting pains to my left shoulder. Apparently since I have lost all my weight my port sits higher to my diaphragm. I remember my port hurting really bad after surgery 2 years ago. -
Revision to RNY from Lap Band: Starting over
innwtitdtity posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi Everyone, I have been away for a few years and now I am back. I had lap band 7/8/08, lost about 40#s but have had 5 slips so not it is time to take it out. I have been as patient as I can be, tried to stay positive and not give up on the band, but I realize it was not right for me. Went to see surgeon about revision to RNY, have started the pre-work up and hope to have everything completed for surgery in Feb 2015. Fingers crossed that this will work, I am getting too old and my body can't keep up with all this extra weight. I hope to learn lots from those of you that have the experience. -
Any regrets: Band to sleeve revision?
thesuse2000 replied to OldMomOf3's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
No regrets here, but I couldn't tolerate fill in my band for years, so I was essentially unbanded when I had my revision. I've heard that for some people it's a struggle to get away from eating the slider foods they got into the habit of eating with a finicky band - and these same foods can prevent success with the sleeve. So it's important to make a fresh start with the sleeve and get into the habit of eating dense proteins and veggies. -
Good morning. I had my original band surgery done Nov. 5th, of 2008. In the last 6 months or so my band has slipped and now I am scheduled to go in and have it repositioned and revised. I have my notes regarding all my post op surgery food do's and don'ts but can't find my information about prepping for my surgery. Last time I did liquids for 2 days prior. If anyone has any suggestions or helpful hints about what they ate (broth, Jello, sugar free pops I remember) I would appreciate the feedback. Thank you and best of luck to all those being banded, I would do it again in a heartbeat!! Julie
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Sleevers Vs Revisioners
5DogMa replied to luckylady131's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I was going to also do the band until I did a lot of research and saw so many band revisions to sleeves. If I'm going to go under, I'd rather do it just once. VSG seems easier with less complications. I'm really glad I didn't get the band. -
Thinking Of Revision!?
elizabethowen79 replied to rxtine's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I just had my revision this morning. My story with the band is similar to yours. The doctor warned me that I won't have that constrictive feelin from the band so I need to pay extra attention to feelin when my pouch is full. There is also data that says revisions don't lose as fast as new sleevers, but I sure as heck am not going to Lose any if I don't do something !!! -
I had my revision on 1/15/13
spoiledbratt97 replied to spoiledbratt97's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Revision is when the lap band is removed and the sleeve is done. You've been revised. -
Pain after revision
Bunnydee replied to Dee-Texas's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had my revision done Monday the 28th. The band procedure was lil to no pain. The revision was a lot more painful, but not due to the incisions but because of the gas they fill us up with. I certainly did use the PCA and was also getting the taradol. Right now I'm on the Vicodin every 4 hours. But it's getting better. -
Omg yes! I hated posting there, I had so many complications and was so sick. And when I would post to vent or for support they treated me like I was a freaking moron who couldn't figure out how to utilize the band and all my complications were no big deal. I haven't been on there in a year now because of it. I joined this one when I started my journey to revision. 2months post op and feel 100x's better!
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Revision scheduled for March 19; freaking OUT!
nanalisa46 replied to WeightStruggle's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Anyone had the band with plication revising to sleeve? That is what I had done in August 2012. Being sleeved tomorrow. I'm so nervous that I'm nauseous! -
Did my revision & I am home , but I am disappointed & worried
Halloul posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I did my revision from band to sleeve in one surgery 2 days ago. When the doctor came to see me he said he could only cut 60 percent of my stomach because it was a mess. Anyone have a big sleeve ? We're you able to lose weight ? I thought they move around 80 percent of your stomach not 60 percent. Really worried that I went to all this trouble & not get results . I feel that my doctor Should have told me before that this may happen . -
1 Week Post Gastric Sleeve Revision
PdxMan replied to krazzierebel's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Congratulations on your revision AND making it to Onederland! I was fortunate enough not to require a drain, but I hear people feel a world of difference once it is out. Don't get worried if your weight loss slows as the first week can be a week of losing all the fluids they pumped in you during your procedure. Soon, you will get to the phase where you are burning fat, but remember it will also burn muscle, so be sure to get as close as you can to your Protein requirements. Good luck and again, CONGRATS! -
Week 2 post Vsg revision surgery
krazzierebel posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hello Everyone!! Today makes two weeks since I had my Revision surgery from lap band to VSG! When I started my weight loss surgery I weighed 250 lbs. The day of my revision I weighed 208.6 lbs. Today two weeks after surgery I weigh 197 lbs!! That means I lost 2lbs this week... I went on a weekend cruise and it was very relaxing. I couldn't do much or go on any Water slides in Atlantis but it was still great to relax and heal. I was advanced to a soft diet last week so I'm glad I didn't actually gain weight and I'm ok with just a 2lb loss. Anyway, hope everyone has a great week! Stay safe & be healthy Ohhhh yea I have a question- does anyone get shoulder pain when they eat? I get it almost every time I eat and it's quite uncomfortable. Cris -
Lap Band Revision To A Sleeve - Anyone?
kyleebean replied to 5Towner's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am four weeks out from having a revision. I had my lapband placed in 2005 and it was slipped and I had an infection around where the band was. Since the revision, I've lost 38 pounds..... -
Revision from Lap Band to Gastric Bypass
AuriP replied to hharrison43's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I haven't revised yet but I have to repeat the whole process all over again. That is standard where I live, MN. My insurance is different than yours and I would look at the policy to make sure they don't have a once a lifetime bariatric surgery clause. Although I don't have the required 3-6 month diet, my insurance doesn't require it, that might be something you have to do as well. My band only provided me a 23lb loss and I frequently would get stuck, so much that I had and still do have some anxiety(unfilled) that foods will get stuck. I used to dread eating for fear of it coming back up. Hopefully your process is a smooth one. -
My Port has flipped - Revision surgery!?
TulipStar replied to TulipStar's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I just wanted to give everyone an update. I met with my surgeon this morning and he is as devastated as I am. He said that this is the 5th time this has happened to him and he has done well over 500 surgeries. He also said that he started using dissovable sutures for stitching the port and since he started that, I am the 2nd person who has had a flipped port. So, he is switching back to regular sutures. He told me that I ruined his week. I was like "YOUR WEEK!!" He was kidding, but pretty upset with the situation. My revision surgery is scheduled for the 28th!
