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Gastric band - been there, done that. Stopped working and I never felt full. So last year after my weight went back up I decided to have the revision and get the sleeve bit due to the build up of scar tissue (surgery was May 2010), surgeon ran out of time to do the VSG safely. So had to wait until 11/30/20 and finally all was completed. I was told he might have to do the bypass and I prayed so hard that didn't happen. I'm 65 and glad I did it. Sent from my SM-J337V using BariatricPal mobile app
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Hello Randi, thanks for starting this conversation! I'm a lurker myself and I finally decided to do something. First thing being taking my lapband this morning!![emoji114][emoji114][emoji114][emoji114]. It was 7 years of a horrible relationship!! This past month was the final end and with the inspiration of those I've read on bariatricpal, I saw my surgeon last week, insurance approved the removal in 2 days after my initial consultation. I'm waiting for the approval for gastric sleeve revision that was submitted 4/30. I'm hoping not to go through the hoops again!🤞🤞 My surgeon wants to wait 2 to 3 months between removal and revision which I'm fine with although I was initially gutted I couldn't do it simultaneously! I agreed with her reasoning. I've been up and about since removal this morning and will be going to work on Sunday with no problems. I hope to get the sleeve end of summer after a worry and lapband free summer holiday. I'm 5'3" and 199lbs as of this morning. So "low" BMI within a hair's breath of 35 (drank some Water at the surgeon consultation[emoji3]). Totally beyond stalled with the lapband and hated life after the band! Paid out of pocket too[emoji25][emoji25]. Everyone here has been inspirational and I pray to actually get to a weight I've thought was impossible and I hope to share for that person like me. Thanks to my new found pals[emoji8][emoji7] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
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I had a sleeve with GERD too, and my surgeon in the first appointment had LINX as an option. Having read about the trouble lapbanders have, with esophageal erosion and slippage and other nasty complications I was not enthusiastic about a foreign body being placed around my esophagus. It turned out I was not a LINX candidate due to other conditions so I revised to bypass.
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What are the steps for band to sleeve revision to be covered by Insurance
Pinkgirl1234 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am miserable with this band....I want a revision to bypass.I have Horizon NJ Health.What is the process for approval..I have gained all the weight back,acid reflux,hiatal hernia,PCOS,post breast cancer,pre diabetes,high cholesterol...lithe list continues....I have Horizon NJ Health mercy. Sorry I meant band to RNY!!!!! -
Did you have your band unfilled prior to revision surgery?
btradio posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Just got scheduled for my band to revision surgery with Dr. Ortiz in Mexico at the end of the month. My problem is that I am unable to have my band unfilled prior to the surgery like they recommend. I talked to the Dr. there and he said as long as I do full liquid diet for at least 2 weeks prior to surgery, I should be fine. I guess I am just nervous about that and was wondering if anyone else had the same issue? My problem is that getting someone locally (NC) to perform the un-fill is going to cost at least $750 locally (nothing covered by insurance) and that just gets out of the budget. Am I overreacting? -
revision more then a yr after removal?
snclarno86 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had to have my band removed due to a slip and at the time I was down to goal weight and my surgeon said I no longer qualified after saying I had the option for the sleeve. I had even started going through the process of getting the sleeve after I finished healing. I now live in another state and want to get my sleeve. Even though working out 5 times a week and eating healthy food I still have the issue I started with when I got my band in 2010....I'm always hungry and can't portion control. I have a food addiction. I've gained 60lbs in this year without my band. Has anyone had this kind of time between surgeries? What was your insurance experience like? I have the seminar to start the process here but I am so nervous that my insurance won't consider this a revision because it has been so long and they only allow one bariatrics surgery per lifetime. I want to add that I lost 160lbs with my band. I loved my band and did great with the restriction so I know the sleeve would work for me as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Have Lapband and Want Get GB Revision but Hubby Scared for Me To
Veronda replied to Long2BFree's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I don't have dumping syndrome. I had one episode of reactive hypoglycemia, which is considered late dumping, and I had that before revising to bypass. I've also thrown up once but I didn't have the sweats or shaking, so I think it was more related to eating too much. I think the current way they do the surgery actually minimizes dumping, so don't count on it. But the good news is that it still makes it difficult to eat too much of the bad stuff and doesn't allow full absorption. So you still need to make good choices, but it's very possible to still enjoy bits of indulgences. -
There's a TON of people on the site who are revisions from band to sleeve or RNY. Give it a quick search. I believe Even the site's creator is making the switch. They all appear to be MUCH HAPPIER. safe journey VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167
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How long before you went back to work after your band to sleeve revision?
Teireias replied to adnlyn's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had the revision on Thursday and will be back in the office at a desk job on Tuesday. Will have to do some work from home tomorrow thou. Ideally would take more time but had to take vacation for the surgery... -
Band to Sleeve revision is done and I am feeling great!
WLSResources/ClothingExch replied to thetig's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Sounds good. As I may be revising to sleeve, I'll be following your reports. My fate has yet to be determined, as I'll be reacquainting myself with my surgeon, NP and the gang. It's been a while, not a good one. I was banded twice four days apart at age 61. You're the only other person I've come across who had a similar experience, but moreso. If my second surgery had been problematic, I don't know that I would have gone for a third. My med plan required an overnight stay which worked in my favor. For the rest of the day after surgery #1 (10cc band), I was able to sip Water easily. Went for esophagram the following morning; the barium came right up. After that, not even the smallest sips of water would stay down. My surgeon thought that there may have been much fat on the side of the liver not visible during surgery or that I may have had swelling at the band site (or both, I suppose). I was put on IV for hydration and we decided to wait a few days to see if any internal swelling would go down. My initial feeling was, "Get this damned thing out of me and let me go home." Then I switched to, "After all this there is no way in hell that I'm leaving here without a band." Still unable to tolerate sips, we went back to surgery on day #4 (14cc band). All was well thereafter; went home the following day. I love my surgeon and never found fault with her. She truly felt bad for my experience and was supportive all the way. To make a long story longer, I did wonderfully well the first 15 months and then went downhill, an incident started me on regaining much of what I'd lost. On two occasions my band was loosened due to dilation and I'm sure I'm dilated again. Hence, my expectation that revision is on the horizon (the NP suggested I see the surgeon to discuss this quite a while ago). I don't want to walk away from the whole thing. I want to see through what I started way back. Your big smile is visible in your message. Keep going. -
Sleeve to bypass revision due to stricture
Lina123 replied to edpsych78's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Gerd, laparoscopic sleeve to laproscopic bypass. Hi all. I originally had my surgery in TJ, Mexico February 23,2013 starting weight was 255lbs. I lost weight till about September 23,2013 my weight was around 184-181lbs stable. I remained and Maintained that weight till September 2014. I lost about another 10lbs. The lowest I was around 170 or 169lbs. I know I had no restrictions eating what so ever. I had a sweet tooth and still do. I did have minor acid reflux prior to surgery but nothing enough for me to take medication for it. As soon as I had my sleeve done I was on omprezole 40 mg once a day. Till my gastronologist recommended I have a endoscopy done. Worst choice ever. Since I did my endoscopy February 2015 till today almost a year ago I take omprezole twice a day... Sometimes even three times. My symptoms have become worse. Long story short I have done upper GI about two weeks ago and it is confirmed I have severe gerd. My doctor which is here in LA.. Adviced to have a revision surgery to gastric bypass. That would cure my gerd 100%. Mind you after the sleeve I was vitamin b deficient and vitamin d. My vitamin D levels were very low now I'm at normal but still do take my dose of 50,000 units of vitamin d once a week. My vitamin b is well. Other then gerd that is still irritiaring me, my vitamin levels which are under control there are no other major issues. I'm extremely scared for a revision to a bypass. Even though the doctor told me the most I'll lose is another 20lbs, not to expect more weight loss. What if I don't loose or what if I loose to much. I'm scared what if I become malnourished. I already have hair loss for the past year tons of them. No idea.. What to do. I signed the surgery consents but no date yet. I should expect a date in end of February. I want to know if anyone has had a revision? I was 23 when I did my sleeve now I'm 26. On the positive side I am wondering if I will ever be satisfied with my weight. Hoping I'll be 130????????????. I have gained weight with the holidays etc no excuse but I am 178 lbs ????. Main issue is gerd. I have one person near and close mentioning my weight it's my boyfriend. He isn't good support he has no idea about my past journey and how far I've came. I don't know but sounds like I have some issues. -
lap band revision
iamshazza replied to ltoni90's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I'm about to. On Friday. banded in 2009, modest success (lost about 40ish pounds), 2015 gave me lots of band issues and I'm making the move to sleeve. I've seen many people post about being very successful with this revision, and some have not. I'm hoping I'll do better with the sleeve and not have to worry about being stuck or the band being too tight, etc. -
Hi, I revise next week if you want to stay in contact! Hit me up!
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Revision from sleeve to bypass complications
Titaniumsleeved2014 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Has anyone had to have a revision from the sleeve to the bypass and if so did you suffer any complications??? I would love to hear your experiences I'm scheduled for March 16th and would really love to get some advice from anyone who has experience with this subject. Sent from my LG-H634 using the BariatricPal App -
Band Revision to sleeve in one surgery.
Florida_Chris replied to jenetts's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am getting mine done tomorrow morning. Had the band done in 07 and was very successful. I screwed up and got lazy and learned every eating trick to beat the band. I am getting the revision to sleeve in the morning. I am praying it's a 1 and done. I will let you know ! Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App -
I am considering a revision from lapband to rny. Just wondering If anyone has any regrets about WLS???
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You know I had revision surgery 10 mos ago And when I went to the sergeant he said for my height and weight that I with the revision surgery Would only lose 50 pounds So I still went with the surgery And you know what he was right the more you weight and the heavier you are the faster you will lose If I wanted to eat Protein everyday I would have Just stayed on a Akins diet Now my weight loss has came to a hold I try to get protein in I only get around 40-50 grms a day And it's hard getting Water in Does anyone have any ideals how I can get my body losing again I'm about 45 pounds away from where I want yo be in my whole Weightloss Journey Give me some ideal please on what to eat a And drink Would like to lose these 45 pounds before my anniversary date Any help would be appreciated Thanks
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Thinking of Band to Sleeve Revision and have a question
2ndChanceHeth replied to stacielynntate's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
If your surgeon says he has complication rates anywhere near 20% RUN to a different surgeon.... Im a band to sleeve revision myself and my surgeon preferred to weight about a month between procedures so tissue could heal and would be healther when cutting/ stapling the sleeve -
Revision surgery with low BMI
lovely momma posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had the lapband removed in Sept. I am going to get the sleeve. I have talked with 2 surgeons . One uses a 36 bougie and the other uses a 32 bougie and over sews. I am concerned about the differences. Does anyone have an opinion on this? As far as weightloss, will it be harder with a 36 bougie. I have about 50 pounds to lose. Not sure what to do. -
December 2013 Revisions: Get in touch!
ribearty replied to nursebeccarn's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi Becca and welcome to Bariatric Pal, Congratulations on your surgery. Here is the url for the December sleever forum. http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/679-december-2013-sleevers/ and two threads http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/266150-december-sleevers/ http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/289778-december-2013-sleevers-this-is-our-month-are-yall-ready/page-17#entry3289359 I am not sure how many people in this group are revision patients. I am a band to sleeve revision in one procedure. I had my surgery on 10/25/13. -
December 2013 Revisions: Get in touch!
imsexywhenimme replied to nursebeccarn's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi earthless, Welcome! I'm also new here, and hoping to gain lots of help, ideas and tips on this site. But, what do u mean got stalled at week 3? Don't u find it super hard to only be on such limited food/liquid?? I had revision surgery band-sleeve on 12-23-13. Which makes me 7 days post op...almost. I am starved!!! What is wrong with me?? -
December 2013 Revisions: Get in touch!
nursebeccarn posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi, I just recently joined and was hoping to find some other people who also had Band to Sleeve revision around the same time I did. I had my lap band in 2010 and had all the usual complications. On December 20th 2013 I had the band removed and the sleeve done all in the same procedure. I was hoping to find some others to keep in touch and provide each other support throughout the stages! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! -
December 2013 Revisions: Get in touch!
mmesmama replied to nursebeccarn's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I was banded May 19, 2010. Revision in one procedure December 9, 2013. Surgery Weight: 306 Current Weight: 273.4 -
Band to sleeve revisions are very common, as the bands are so problematic and the sleeve does what the bands promise to do, but don't. RNY to sleeve is less common (I can't think of any specific cases, but there probably are some out there,) as that revision is a lot more complex, and the sleeve and RNY overall have very similar weight loss performance, so there is usually little to gain from such a change; RNY to DS is a more common revision as the DS generally performs better than the RNY, but that is a very complex revision for which few surgeons are genuinely qualified. The sleeve is becoming the preferred procedure as (noted above,) it does what the bands promise but fail to deliver, and it offers similar performance to the RNY at a lower cost in lifestyle and medical treatment limitations (fewer dietary restrictions, lower supplementation needs, no major drug restrictions - can't use NSAID pain relievers with the RNY.) If the sleeve is not a powerful enough tool for a patient's weight loss needs, the RNY is unlikely to provide any better result, and the DS should be considered.
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Band to sleeve revision......
Cassiecarson posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I was banded in 2005 in Monterrey MX. It was the most amazing experience ever! Unfortunately, a doctor in the states messed it up. So I do not have a fill, but the band restricts as is. It has a mind of its own. I haven't had any major complications other than food getting stuck and PB. Long story short I just want it out. I'm traveling to TJ on April 12 for surgery with Lopez. Surgery in Mexico does not even bother me to say the least, it's the idea of waking up without the sleeve. I hope all can be taken care of in one surgery. Is there anyone out there who can relate???- 1 reply
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