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Hello ladies and gentlemen
2muchfun replied to *Jade*'s topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Welcome to the forum Jade. Don't be afraid to ask questions? You'll find people here who love their band and those who were not successful with their band and revised to other WLS options. I won't sugar coat it, for some folks this journey has been a breeze and for others, very difficult. Just be ready to make a major lifestyle change for the better. -
My Surgeon gave me a choice to choose my surgery: Sleeve vs. Bypass vs. RNY
AchieveGoals posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Have been visiting my Bariatric clinic initially for undergoing the Sleeve procedure, however with my last surgeon visit, he said he recommends that I get the Bypass. With the increase of GERD after Sleeve, and the numerous revisions from Sleeve to Bypass...he says if you'd like to avoid this in the future and save a surgery then it would be better just to do Bypass. WHOAH! Bypass seems to me like the most drastic procedure for the most severe cases (IDK, I get that sensation). My question to Sleevers: If you could do it again, would you choose Bypass? Does GERD really get that bad? -
Hello all! Well..just got my surgery date...August 4th...and needless to say I am actually nervous. This will be a band to bypass revision, and it seems no matter how much research I have done, I find myself very much scared and nervous... it'd be nice to find some that are going through the same journey!! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App
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Anyone get bypass surgery for gerd?
CyclicalLoser replied to atomicbeing's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had terrible Gerd, then I got the lap band. All of the gerd went away (Or so I thought). I woke up in the morning spending the first couple hours clearing my throat. The surgeon told me it was probably "silent GERD". Right after my revision surgery from the band to the RNY, the throat clearing was fixed. I have a family member who was thinking about having bariatric surgery. They have GERD really bad, and the surgeon also recommended the RNY. He said that the sleeve is a high pressure setup which has a tendency to push up stomach acid. This is coming from a surgeon who does mostly sleeves, so I wouldn't say he was biased against sleeves in general. -
Hi I live in Ottawa Ontario Canada. I had my surgery in Bay- St- Paul QC in May 2002.I've only gotten a fill recently April 2004 and have lost a total of 40 lbs. There are a few reasons for not getting a fill: Originaly Dr was 8 hrs away by bus. Went over there 2nd month after sugery had not lost any weight and he refused to fill me!Total of 16 hrs on a bus with 1/2 appt in between!! I though i was a failure and just went about as normal. THEN i found this place!!! When i finally went back he had relocated to Montreal which is 1 1/2 hrs away and i can get there by car and i went armed with knowledge. I had to have a port revision then went for a fill in April of this year. Fills DO make a difference!! I've gone from a size 24 to 18! I have one son who's 5 and a 2 year old daughter. Chantal
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From lapband to sleeve? Anyone?
hockeyfan7 replied to unbroken40's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes I did. I had the lap band in 2012 and by earlier this year I was throwing up everything I ate. I lost about the same amount of weight with the band you did. They couldn't get me in the green zone with the fill. I decided at the end of April to switch and had a revision from band to sleeve in one surgery on June 1st. I'm so happy with the revision. No more throwing up. The scale is moving downward. I can eat chicken again - I could never eat chicken with the band. I would do it again in a heartbeat. And the best part is no more port in my stomach that would move and scrape on a nerve and give me a sharp stabbing pain! -
Mandi, you'd have to talk with your doctor about this. There may be scenarios in which the doctor makes certain guarantees within a time frame (like if there's a surgical error he'd fix it at no charge), but if you're banded for any length of time and have a complication treatment for that would most likely be treated as a separate event. Your insurance carrier can't exclude coverage for emergencies, even if they are the result of an elective procedure (at least, not if they don't want to end up in court). But if they didn't cover the initial surgery they aren't likely to cover fills or non-emergent repairs or revisions (like a flipped port, for example).
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Had lap band in 2014 looking to get revision done, possibly out of Mexico. If I go through with the procedure I would really like to know the exact steps on post-op care, diet, etc. Thanks Key West Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App
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I had vsg in 2020 but I’m getting a revision to RNY. I had no troubles my first surgery actuall surgery went great. but TikTok has me panicking and getting scared that something bad will happen to me.
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Surgery In Three Days....getting Excited/nervous
allnewme replied to Threetimesacharm's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
He is in Piedras Negras, across the border from Eagle Pass, TX. Quiet smaller city in MX. He is an awesome surgeon and he stays busy doing sleeves and band to sleeve revisions. Lots of us have chosen him for our surgeon -
4 weeks update from Plastics
woo woo replied to LovingmeForever's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Thank you:) I had a LBL, Butt lift with fat flap, Breast augmentation, Medial thighs lift and TT and Nable scar revision. I will post incision pictures tomorrow. Can I ask what is nable scar revision? PS you look great! -
Thought i knew what i wanted...
catfish87 replied to Megbd's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Bypass was never a consideration for me. Too radical, I felt. Sleeve wasn't offered, as far as I knew when I had mine done. I'm extremely happy I chose the band, but today, I'd want to consider adding plication. Consider, being the key word. Theres another thread on here today from a longer term bandster, whos considering surgery revision, to add plication, with his surgeons advice. Maybe check out that thread for additional info/suggestions. Best of luck in your decision. -
Congrats on your revision. I hope that it works out well for you!
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congrats on your revision...I will be going for revision in June....how was your pain in the hospital compared to when you had the band placed in??
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Hi--I will say that I had more pain with revision I think...but it has been 3 years so i'm not sure how accurate my memory is. Its wasn't that much more pain though. I'm glad I had the one night stay in the hospital though because the nurses really took good care of me. I was up and moving and had to go to the bathroom about every 2 hours after surgery due to the IV bags. My surgery was Tuesday and today is Thursday and I'm still taking pain meds but I think today will be my last day of pain meds. Its really not that bad. Most of the pain in the beginning was gas pain, not incision pain. They only time I have pain now is when I get up or sit down. So, overall, its not too bad. Hope that helps :-)
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Freaked myself out by reading Negative experiences. Give me the truth, please.
HotButterFly replied to PuraVida37's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
If 6/10 people banded have complications OR revisions, I don't think doctors would be performing so many... Check the source of that info, it sounds like rubbish. -
So I'm scheduled to have my revision on June 19th from the band to the gastric sleeve and I wanted to see if anybody traveled after they had theirs. I'm supposed to be flying out of town on June 26th for a family reunion and I guess I want to get a feel of how you guys felt after your surgery. I'm thinking I might be OK by then but I really have no idea so I would love to hear your stories please. Sent from my SM-G925P using BariatricPal mobile app
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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! -
Can anyone feel there port, or see it sticking out?
live2canoe replied to banded 11/4/04's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
my doctor told me as I get closer to goal weight, I may have to have a port revision surgery to place it deeper under my muscle tissue -
Sleeve revision (re-sleeving)
klwilliams posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hey everyone!! I am new here and am SO glad I found you all. I had my sleeve done in Mexico (I know... ) back in 2011. I have no complaints, except there was no after surgery care. So, long story short... i have gained almost all my weight back and would really like to hear from some of you about re-sleeving or another surgery that would help me. I am looking to lose, atleast, 80lbs. I don't think I want the DS, simply for the malabsorbtion and dumping issues it comes with, however, I would still like to hear from someone having gone thru each of the surgeries. Thanks in advance!- 8 replies
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Sleeve revision (re-sleeving)
Hopefulmommy44 replied to klwilliams's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Does it really resolve IBS? I wasn't in the market for revision, but this would be worth it! Is there research on how it improves IBS? What is the recovery period? I had vsg in 2012, need to lose 80lbs to get back to goal...which I'm committed to seeing this through, but I'm just off of an IBS flare up, and it's horrible. -
Band > Sleeve now what?
NeedaBreak4Me replied to Debaria's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Well the fact you have had two surgeries, i highly doubt you would have major weight loss with a 3rd. The shock value of reducing calories is gone, and your metabolism would have adjusted to it. I know for certain that weight loss is slower 2nd time around, so i would imagine how much slower it would be a 3rd. Sorry i am not trying to be a negative nelly, but thats just how our bodies work.... its a fact that you lose slower and slower with each revision, and being a lower BMI also works against you. Perhaps try your pre op diet again? Cut out carbs and sugars and stick to high Protein and see how much you can achieve doing that. Are you exercising? -
Oy. *sigh* How to explain postop diet?
anonynurse posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I get along fine with my husband's children - they are in their mid 20s, he has grandkids, I love them and they love me. Their Mom though, not so much. There is no open hostility there, just a lot of pride I guess. In any case, they don't know I had the Band and they do not know I am in the midst of getting revised to a sleeve. I have recently found out they are coming to visit for a few days in my postop period. I will be on three weeks of thin liquids, then another three weeks of thick liquids and ultimate pureed foods before graduating back to a regular diet. I do not want to disclose my bariatric surgeries. That is just plain out of the question (so please dont' try to tell me there is nothing to be ashamed of. This is about privacy, not shame for me). What can I say to explain my strange eating habits while they are here? -
Starting to worry
RJC5197 replied to Autumn Riley Arnold's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too had same issue and grateful for it. I just means we are not as sensitive, and need to measure and eat the right amounts to satisfy, and not eat to the full feeling. Eating to the full feeling can be very painful and not good for the pouch long term if done too often. I had a revision and to this day have never felt "Full" and can eat anything, unlike many others. The WLS is a tool only and we cannot depend on the pouch to control us, just use it the best we can. Good luck in your journey of seeing what works best for you. -
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1maryreigel commented on greensthings's gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
wow you are so beautiful and sexy. I cant wait to be able to post my pictures. I will have surgery on May3 lapband to sleeve revision : )
