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I'm curious for the different ages on here
Tiffykins replied to jamie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was 31 for my band and 32 for my VSG revision. -
Mow much more weight lost after revision?
Tiffykins replied to Hip's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I dropped weight incredibly quickly post my revision. I had 115lbs to lose, and did it in 6.5 months. So, I'm a firm believer that weight loss after revision can be just as quick as virgin WLS patients. Stalls will happen after any WLS and they'll pass too. Just keep plugging away, push fluids, Protein and stay positive. -
What do I say to get insurance to cover revision when band hasn't slipped?
soocalchic replied to MaddieJ's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Continue to complain of acid reflux and abdominal pain that's why I had my revision -
What do I say to get insurance to cover revision when band hasn't slipped?
brandibandtosleeve2012 replied to MaddieJ's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had my band for 4 years and while I didn't have complications, it sure didn't work. I went to a different surgeon and he wanted me to work with the band for a while because it wasn't anywhere near full. I asked that we please try to get insurance approval to revise and was initially denied. My surgeon and I decided to keep documenting my work with the band for at least a year. He said if we didn't give it at least a year then they would turn me down again. In that time I developed acid reflux and high blood pressure. The surgeon submitted the letter for approval and I got the approval two days later. It took a lot of time and patience but it finally paid off. I wish you the best in your journey from band to sleeve. -
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!!!!! -
Having A Hard Time After Surgery
divagirl78 replied to katie.brooks's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi. I had the revision to the sleeve on 10/31 and I too feel pretty blah and just want to sleep. I think every day gets better. You are not alone. What I am hating right now are the gas pains. -
Feel Like I'm Going To Lose It Trying To Decide
Squeaky123 replied to Joy1961's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi, I currently had the lap band and am getting a revision to the sleeve on October 2. I have had the lap band and if I had to do it all over again, I would not have it. It is very hard to comply with the rules of the band. You have to cut up your food in the smallest pieces you can imagine. I could not eat many foods. I could not eat dense foods like chicken. I could not eat one bite of chicken for lunch; yet I could eat a bunch of crackers. I had vomitting issues, pain like you would not believe. I never felt full, only stuck or unstuck. I would not recommend the band. -
Any regrets from band to sleeve revision
Pablo posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
My story is pretty simple, had the band about 4-5 years ago, cost me a small fortune. Worked great for a couple of years and then loss all sense of restriction. I was either to tight or too loose. Drove me crazy. So now I have decided to go to ole Mexico for a revision. I am hoping its a great experience, though I expect pain pain pain, from what I read. Im also kinda wusey, so we will see. Anyway I am going to Mi hospital with Dr.Valenueza. Has anyone gone through and told that they wouldn't do the surgery? and also has anyone regretted getting the band out and going sleeve? I am also one of many that fear death. I have a young family and love them dearly, would hate to leave them early. Anyway, hope to hear form those who did a revision and can settle my nerves, or not, maybe you want to warn me to "stop the insanity" Thanks -
Nervous about Revision looking for your story and feedback!
LSF replied to titan05's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I feel like my band to sleeve revision is giving me a 2nd chance. I had the band in 2008 and did really well the first year to 18 months until I got a fill that was too tight. From there I went downhill, eating slider foods and my bad habits all came back to where I gained almost all my weight back. I'm 4 weeks out and I'm back to the beginning eating healthy and small portions I know that I'm going to have to work hard but I feel like this gave me a second chance -
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... -
Newbie to the boards revision from lap band to Rny!
Martinmommy3 replied to Martinmommy3's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Thanks! I see you are a revision as well, how are things going for you -
Revision from Lap Band to Sleeve
Tami_819 replied to RavenDW17's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi, Had my band in 2010 and my revision to a sleeve 1/23/17. I can tell you so far so good. Surgery went well per the doc. Was in the hosptial over night & home the next afternoon. I'm allergic to pretty much all narcordics so i was in a bit more pain than probably should've been. Still it wasn't that unbearable. Biggest thing i've learned this time around is that i'm truly not hungry, even before the surgery. I think it was the premeir Protein shakes, they did their job. I realized though that we just eat out of habit at home. My biggest struggle right now is getting the 64 oz fluids in and i believe that's because i wasn't taking my time sipping. I've slowed down and things have gotten better. On the pureed food as of yesterday. I down 26 lbs as of this morning and plan on getting back into the gym next week and on full gym routine by the start of March. -
Revision from Lap Band to Sleeve
RavenDW17 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hello, I'm 5 years post op with band and looking to get a revision to the sleeve. I need something that has long term success. I'm just very nervous about the surgery. How was the surgery? Your recovery process? I'm honestly looking for first hand accounts of patients who have gone through revision surgery. I want to hear the good/bad/ugly. I'm doing all my research in my spare time but with that I want to hear stories from people who have already gone through it. Thank you! Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App -
Revision After 5 Months
mnbsleeve replied to luvs2lose's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I know that LilMissDiva has posted many times that she is a revision from band to sleeve. You may want to ping her. She is super helpful and honest about her experiences. Good luck to you!!! -
I was Banded in Monterrey Mexico by Dr. Rodolfo Sanchez January 7, 2005. Then I had a revision at Walter Reed Medical Center in July, 2005 due to slippage. (to tight) My starting weight was 210lbs and my current weight is 160lbs. I'm 5'6 and a size 12. I feel good about myself and I've learned a lot about myself during the past year. I've learned the band is a tool, and I need to respect it and use it wisely. I am a little parinoid, since I've already had a revision. So whenever I feel a change I freak out and get severly depressed. I love the LBT site, and I'm so glad I found it.
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What made you decide to switch from the band to the sleeve?
nobandyessleeve replied to Becca's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
New to forum, just found it. Had lap band in 2005. Went from 240lb to 120lb in about two years. In 2008, I started gaining weight back, my dr that performed procedure moved. Found new dr not far away, WRONG DR!!He treated me like I was the biggest pig, because he saw me at 120lb. He suggested exercise, like I wasn't. I kept going to him sparingly for 6-8 months. He done multiple fills with no restriction at all.Finally, I told dr office to switch me to different dr in thier office. I seen him once for fill, it was over full with saline. He sent me for upper GI, found that my band had slipped and eroded. He suggested surgery, I asked about sleeve. He said he would do it if my stomach was in good enough shape. My insurance oked sleeve. I had revision on Dec. 29,2010. I had to be opened up all the way. 45+ staples, two Jackson Pratt drains, epidural for 4 days. I had complications from all scar tissue from previous surgeries. I was in hospital for 5 days, surgery lasted 5 hours. Dr said that only one-forth of the band was NOT ERODED.I like the sleeve so far...alot better than the band. I had good results with the band until it slipped and eroded. I wouldn't recomend the band now that there is the sleeve as an alternative.I am now able to go to gym daily, not back to work yet.Just got rest of staples out this week..they took them out in two seperate phases.I have lost a little more than 20 lbs since surgery. -
What made you decide to switch from the band to the sleeve?
ButterflyBandita?? replied to Becca's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Oh no, you're not the only one. I was banded in January and have lost just over 15 lbs. I am supposed to have 10.2 in my band, but actually only have 8.8. So either I have a leak or . . . I just had an upper GI and everything looks great! It just isn't working for me. I'm either PB-ing all of my food, or everything is sliding right down. Not what I was hoping for. And guess what? I'm getting a revision on Tuesday the 19th. I'm tired of this thing! I thought I was crazy for even considering it when I first started investigating in June, but the more I researched, the more I just want this damn band out! -
What made you decide to switch from the band to the sleeve?
sasha replied to Becca's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello my name is Sasha, and iam going from band to sleeve on Nov 2 . I had a lapband done done 2yrs ago and had weekly complications until my dr. deceided to do a revision and i cant wait i have been with out a fill for about 5 months and has gained about 20 lbs im doing pre op testing now so keep me in your prayers... -
Lap Band to Gastric with Tricare Prime
Mikee57 replied to talkalot1981's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Talkalot1981, I just found this in Tri-care Provider News TRICARE covers the following bariatric surgical procedures: • Roux-en-Y gastric bypass • Vertical banded gastroplasty • Gastroplasty (stomach stapling) • Adjustable gastric banding (i.e., adjustable LAP-BAND®) TRICARE does not cover: • Nonsurgical treatment of obesity or morbid obesity (commercial diet programs, weight-loss supplements) • Redundant skin surgery when performed solely for the purpose of improving appearance • Biliopancreatic bypass, gastric bubble or balloon, gastric wrapping/open banding or sleeve gastrectomy for the treatment of morbid obesity • Devices used for bariatric surgery not approved by the U.S. food and Drug Administration Note: TRICARE only covers one bariatric surgery per lifetime. In certain medically necessary circumstances, TRICARE will also cover bariatric-revision surgery. For more information, visit www.tricare.mil/coveredservices. n -
Which Procedure do you think is best?
James Marusek replied to Rucamama's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
If you have severe acid reflux (GERD), gastric bypass is better than sleeve because sleeve will only make the condition worse. Too many people who had lap band surgery had to have a revision due to problems. The band will sometimes erode into the stomach wall over time and this can become a life threatening condition. As a result many doctors have discontinues performing this type of surgery. -
About to be revised...anyone in Northern CA??
amschuttpelz posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I live in the east bay...wondering if anyone is near me? -
i absolutley cannot vomit with my band -- food gets stuck and i litterally have to force it out... sometimes to the point where i broke all the blood vessels in my face and it looksliek i just gave birth again.... LAP-BAND® 9/2005 02/06 - slip 03/06 - re band throught the past 5 years I have STRUGGLED and the ONLY time i lost weight was when the bad was so tight I barely could drink Water. One day I would be able to eat yogurt, the next day it would get stuck -- it was this way constantly and Id never know what i coul or couldnt eat unless i tried - so in teh end I have a band with 1/2 fill so i can eat normally but it defeats the purpose of even having TWO surgeries because here I am weighig in 10lbs les then my 1st surgery and 10 more then my second.... Just went to the Dr. yesterday and he suggested I look into the bypass revision. He made it sound really good but he also didnt leave out the fact that because it is a revision - the risks are automatically higher for compications. I sit here wondering if my body had this many compications with a simple band who will ti react to a bypass? Maybe I will do great with bypass and i will finally see results Ive been striving to see forever what is I am the 15% that thigs go drastically wrong My job now covers this revision - if I waitr health care might change ................................... I too dont know what to do! Complications? What kind of complications? Like is its "dumbing" more often.. k I can handle that.. If its leakge... that can cause death.. IDK I wish I could survey 100 ppl who had this themself!
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What made you decide to switch from the band to the sleeve?
Becca replied to Becca's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks for the responses. I am planning on having the revision surgery. Right now, I am just doing the all the preop testing the insurance requires. I have serious problems with my band, so my doctor is pretty certain I will be approved. What I meant by being judged is people asking, "Why don't you just take your band out and do Weight Watchers, Quick Weight Loss, or get a personal trainer?" Ummmm....if that worked I wouldn't have had the band to begin with! They don't understand the battle I have had with my weight since Kindergarten. Any time I have lost the weight, I never kept it off. I have even regained 25 pounds with the band that I lost the first year. It just helps to hear what others have experienced, as I don't know anyone personally who has been through this. The only friend I know with a lapband did very well and has kept her restriction. I am so happy for her, but I know that will never happen for me with the band. Thanks again everyone! I really do love this forum! -
Beginning BMI 35 or under
niabo replied to 1GardenGirl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thanks for the advice. I do have a question though, did you feel like you had to get a revision because, with 50 pounds to go, you had just stopped losing? -
I am from Jamestown NY and I will be having my surgery on 11/27/13 in Erie PA, DR Ali. I will be a revision from lap band to sleeve due to complications with the band.
