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Lap Band Removed 12/10/2019
JRT Mom replied to Mark.olypenn's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Your story sounds just like mine. On Nov 20 I had a slipped band removed and a conversion to a bypass all in one surgery. I also am Medicare, and fortunately (unfortunately) I had regained enough weight through the years of fighting with my band that I qualified after all the rest of the requirements. I'm sorry you are having these problems, but you are in a LARGE group of people with lap band woes. The time will pass quickly . I hope all goes well in your journey--keep us posted! -
January 2020 Surgery Date
gastricbypassloser replied to Krimsonbutterflies's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You're my surgery sister! I'm having my sleeve to RNY revision on 1/27/2020 and our starting weights are very close (I'm at 269). My pre-op liquid diet also starts on 1/13. I think I'm just as nervous for that as I am the surgery itself. I feel like the dates are so far yet so close at the same time. The holidays will make at least two of the weeks fly by! -
January 2020 Surgery Date
TattooedSeaStar replied to Krimsonbutterflies's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey y’all!! My date is 1/27/2020. I’m soo excited. This process has taken forever (started last June) and I can’t believe it’s already here. My doctor is Dr Jacome and I have having gastric bypass at University Somerville in Augusta, GA. I’d rather have it at Doctors Hospital so if they can, they will. It’s closer to my house and it’s just a better hospital. I have BCBS of Virginia- and living in GA they don’t get many peeps with my insurance at their office! Liquid diet starts 1/13. My doctor requires two weeks of liquid diet so fun times (not really). Gotta do it though because I’ve come this far! -
I am having revision and my Doc wrote a letter of exception. I didn’t have to go through six month nutrition classes. I am low bmi of 33, 5’1 at 183.6 pds. Bcbs called to tell me I was approved for 1 night stay and so excited to finally get this band removed and switched to the sleeve. My insurance was like, we approved it but what’s your weight and are you still diabetic? Which I am but you would think they can see my history since they are my insurance... I had so many complications with the band. My surgery date is 12/31, so crazy but so happy that I will start the new year on the right foot.
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Lap band revision to VSG
ndyoung77 replied to Msbosse's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Did any of y’all have to go back through all the nutritional visits for 6 months prior or were you able to just get authorization for a revision? Thank you -
Lap Band Removed 12/10/2019
Mark.olypenn posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
After 14 years, I had my lap band removed. I feel good, no post op issues, concerned that I will gain weight. My goal is to eat as if I had my lap band in place. About 6-8 months ago, I began experiencing an increase in acid reflux and symptoms related to GERDs. Two endoscopic exams showed tissue damage due to acid reflux, indications of Barrett's Esophagus, and band slippage. After a daily dose of Prilosec, the second exam six weeks after the first, eliminated Barrett's Esophagus concerns, but confirmed band slippage. Post Op of the lap band in 2005, I lost 105 lbs. Within three years, I gained about 20 lbs and maintained +/- 5 lbs for approximately 9 years to 2014. Leading up to retirement and after, I began the yo-yo weight loss-gain cycle, mostly gain. I am still down 65 lbs post op from 2005, but it has been a struggle. I think the acid reflux and early stages of GERDs was a turning point. I had been considering revision to a Gastric Sleeve for sometime, the removal of the band brought the decision to a head. However, due to the restrictive elements of a sleeve and my recent acid reflux and GERDs symptoms, my surgeon is recommending gastric by-pass over gastric sleeve. After several discussions and a lot of research, we are working toward gastric by-pass surgery possibly in March 2020. I am working on checking all the boxes for Medicare approval. The psych evaluation is complete and passed, in month 3 of the physician monitored nutrition and weight loss program, meetings with surgeon and staff, physical evaluation and recommendation from pcp is in the works. Without the restriction of my lap band, I am concerned about overeating and gaining weight during the transition while my lap band sites heals and Medicare approval. -
Who has VSG surgery on 12/30/2019???
santam32 replied to smb123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm scheduled for 12/30 too, but I'm having the bypass, not VSG. Day 3 of my liquid protein diet, so far so good. We'll see how the next 11 days go! -
Sleeve revision to RNY or Bypass reason
DDaly6 replied to AchieveGoals's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I’m currently getting a revision this upcoming Friday 12/20/19. I suffer severe chronic gerd. I had VSG 4/ 2013 and lost a lot of weight and gained a lot of it back as well. -
How do you sleep? 2 days post op
Tillawen replied to eporter's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What I found helped me after both my Lap-Band 13 years ago, and my Lap-Band removal / conversion to bypass last week was having a body pillow on each side of me to prop against. This applies gentle pressure to my sides as needed, then two pillows for my head to adjust height as needed. I do have an adjustable bed this time around, but for my initial Lap-Band I did not. Even with that it was still difficult to sleep the first 5 or so nights home. I got about 2 hours of sleep at night, with another 1 hour nap during the day. I normally sleep on my side 100% of the time, immediately after surgery I slept on my back. After those first five days I've gradually kind of started sleeping more at an angle / somewhat on my side. I use the body pillow on the side I am facing for support, which helps keep some of the pressure off the incision on my right side. -
Today is my 1 year Surgiversary!!!
Healthy_life2 replied to Myhorseisfattoo's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I apologize to the original poster – I’m off topic. @AchieveGoals So, I just checked out ALL your activity on the site. Your comment on this post stuck me as odd. You said " until GERD kicks in" You posted ” So a little bit about me, I was lap banded when I was 17 years old, got it taken out when I was 22 because of pouch enlargement. Now I am thinking of getting sleeve done. But the GERD part scares me, it's like exchanging disease states for one to the other. It helps get rid of Diabetes, but you acquire GERD, so severe to the point that people need revisions to another sleeve or another bariatric procedure. I would be scared to get an RNY or a Bypass, I am happy getting a Sleeve (and this was a decision I thought a lot over to even get to it), so the thought of so many revisions due to GERD scares me to even get this done in the first place. It makes me wonder if I will be one of those who undergoes this too, I don't have current GERD right now, sometimes I do get heartburn maybe three times a month, but I'm not taking anything for it chronically. Anyone have any thoughts? Thank you so much! You are assuming everyone has Gerd on needs revision? Not everyone acquires GERD or needs revision after surgery. Know that many of us have no complications and are doing fine years out. (I’m five years out) Your surgeon would be the one to talk to about having heartburn three months at a time and considering sleeve. -
Sleeve revision to RNY or Bypass reason
Healthy_life2 replied to AchieveGoals's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
So, I’ve read all your activity on the site. I understand your concerns. Not everyone acquires or automatically has Gerd or needs revision after surgery. Know that many of us have No complications and are doing fine years out. Your surgeon would be the one to talk to about having heartburn three months at a time and considering sleeve. There are risk and benefits with all types of surgery. Research ad do what’s right for you. -
We will see
Healthy_life2 replied to SeattleLady's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I’m sorry that you had a rough start. I hope your revision went well. Good things coming your way in 2020. Cheers! -
From a Sleeve to a bypass
carlacv replied to Empress24's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I was sleeved 2016 went in for a check up found out that I have hernia consulted my surgeon and now awaiting for a date for my revision. For me I think it’s the best option will keep u posted if you would like -
I had to start with a fix to my esophagus and repair a hernia. Now it's my turn to make this work. Before, the foods I was supposed to eat created acid. So I ate the food that didn't create pain. I gain 40 pounds. Now, moving forward with my new revised tool. Highest weight presleeve: 281 by the time I had courage to get on the scale. recorded weight before sleeve: 281 Weight before this procedure: 231 Goal weight: 159 to 161 New year and new plan. Goals set and this time I have help. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using BariatricPal mobile app
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Sleeved 2016 now have Hiatal herniaDr recommends RYN? Recovery?
JohnnyMadison replied to carlacv's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had gastric sleeve revision to RNY on Monday (today is Wednesday). This was due to uncontrollable GERD which caused Barrett's Esophagus and a a hiatal hernia . The total procedure was ~ 3 hours. I have had my left hip replaced (twice, due to a recall) and VSG. The RNY was for sure the most painful of all. I believe it was mostly due to the surgical gas and it is dissipating (Gas-X did seem to help). Swallowing is already better without the hernia and I haven't had a lick of acid reflux which is amazing after a 7 year battle post-VSG. I had kept most of my weight off (5'11" / 205#) and so they didn't bypass as much of my intestines as normal and they made the pouch bigger. While I didn't have to do a pre-op supervised diet, because insurance treated it as a GERD-related procedure, I still had to do the group sessions at the hospital which was a repeat of all I know. For me the battle was accepting that I needed revision, I viewed it as a failure of the original WLS which was not the case -- I had kept 100#+ off for 7 years. But there is just that perception. -
I came across probably the only picture I have of me at my highest weight (the day after my VSG surgery in 2013). I'm pretty sure I deleted all the others. I avoided the camera for many years. So I put them side by side with my revision surgery (9/2019) and me at my current weight. It really opened my eyes though. And while I still might not be "skinny" I'm finally happy. It took awhile to get here. I didn't ever get down to my goal weight with VSG. I was more concerned with getting the weight off and keeping it off without regaining. And I would always either lose weight or maintain. Now that I know I can keep the weight off, I can finally focus on my goal weight. I'd be perfectly happy only losing another 20ish lbs. My goal was never to be super skinny but to be healthy and able to keep up with my son. To take him camping, hiking and fishing every summer like I did as a kid. Every time I see this picture at my largest I'm still shocked I was ever that size. HW: 326lbs CW: 192lbs
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I live with lifelong chronic illness and disability and have had my share of surgeries and problems come up fromnthem including my gastric bypass surgery, I had stricture, and some issues revealed themselves not caused by surgery but just that the surgery made me more aware of them and put me in a position to get diagnosis. But despite the fact that it’s been problematic for my chronic health issues, I still do not regret having gastric bypass surgery. because I had no way anymore to fight it alone and needed the tool to fight my weight that or just give up and know my weight was going to keep going up and basically eat me alive. And I was fighting as hard as I could but getting nowhere fast. being a nurse is high stress and hard on you physically and mentally. just think about where you are in life and how the tool would work for you in improving you health and well-being. Try to shut out the pressure of others and think in terms of how much the surgery will improve life and eating habits. It gives new perspective. Read @FluffyChixposting about doing the head work and start there ❤️
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2 Weeks Post-Op - Depressed, Discouraged
Briswife15 replied to clairegabr's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi, Claire! Hugs to you. Please don't feel overwhelmed and depressed. Your body just went through makor surgery and some folks get depressed as an after effect of general anesthesia. Give your body time to adjust. Youre doing great. I'm almost 9 months post bypass and have lost 101 pounds form my highest pre surgery weight. If I can do it, you can too! Slow and steady wins the race. Not a sprint. Chin up and keep up the good work. You're awesome! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app -
SOS...Laryngopharyngeal Reflux...SOS
Ohcinders replied to LAN2k's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I just found this thread today and wanted to resurrect it if possible to see if anyone has ever resolved this issue. I have reflux bad at night and wake every morning with acid irritating my throat. Yesterday I started losing my voice so naturally I thought I was getting sick. Only symptom I have is throat hurts like crazy. Today, I can't talk at all. Full laryngitis has set in. I have no other symptoms though so I dont think this a cold or sinus infection. I see my surgeon on Thursday for my 6 month post sleeve follow up, but I don't think hes going to offer much help because hes always a jerk (true). I already take protonix daily along with tums chewable as needed. I know most people resolve the reflux issue by conversion to bypass, but that's not an option for me as my insurance doesn't include bariatric coverage so I self paid. I don't have another $15 K for another surgery ☹ -
Hmmm well I liked veggies but they didn’t much care for me. I lost weight eating strict low carb and calories due to metabolic disorders and chronic illness but as i started adding veggies my weight crept up. eventually despite my efforts my weight skyrocketed and my gallbladder wasn’t functioning properly I sought out bariatric surgery. My BMI was 40.1 I ended up having gastric bypass surgery due to gastric reflux. You don’t worry about veggies for a while anyway. You follow a dietary plan. First is liquid proteins, always fluids and get protein first, then move to soft foods aka puree, then soft food with soft veggies, then in maintenance add complex carbs. (That’s according to my dietary guidelines) timeline is based on both the guidelines and your own progress. dont worry about veggies just yet. First is finding protein drinks you like,then soft protein foods, then veggies. And honestly there really are tasty ways to get veggies. They have so many tast veggie options now. I like Dr. praegers black bean chipotle pollock burgers I make them with BariatricPal protein mash potatoes. I like dr praeger veggie burger since it’s a blend of protein and veggies in a burger , they have one callled perfect burger. bariatric surgery in my opinion works best sticking to low carb and low sugar (my nutritionist says no more than 5 grams of sugar) and veggies come later it’s the protein that’s vital. Plus you base your daily protein on your weight. (0.8 grams of protein per 1 kg of body weight if I recall correctly) take the first step and take it from there. In my opinion As long as you stay low carb, little to no sugar, get your optimal protein, drink fluids, get fiber (soluble and insoluble) take Whole Foods based vitamins (I suggest garden of life gummy drops multi vitamins to start) and take probiotics. Veggies are just filler foods. But good protein and especially healthy fats are even more so filling.
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yes. Pyloric valve is not bypassed with the sleeve. But most surgeons have the 30-minute rule regardless of surgery.
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Isn't that bypass only? Pyloric valve on a sleeve is still there. Edited to add: not saying it's ok to drink while eating, just clarifying reasons why and for whom.
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A Tale of Two Arm Lifts (rs & ms.sss)
ms.sss replied to ms.sss's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
K, just got a chance to take some before pics of my arms (see below). And here are some background details: 5'2" female, 14 months post op, weight stable +/- 5 lbs for about 7 months. Today's weight 115.7 lbs, 21.2 BMI, 13.7% body fat Procedures, as listed on procedure form: BRACHIOPLASTY (aka Arm Lift) + BILATERAL BREAST REDUCTION REVISION (aka Breast Lift). I am getting the Breast Reduction Revision mostly for the fact that it addresses my excess side boob skin. The actual boob lift aspect of it is just an added bonus. In June 2019, when I booked the procedures, the cost of these two is/was $10,000 CAD (plus 13% taxes), and it includes all costs associated with the procedures, including 2 overnights in a private room. -
You really do get used to it. I had a lap band 10 years ago and it was one of their rules, too. It didn't take long to get used to it, and even 10 years later when the band wasn't working I still didn't drink while eating. Now I have a bypass and that was something that was so ingrained it wasn't difficult. You could probably take tiny sips of water, but you'll quickly get used to not drinking during a meal.
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January 2020 Surgery Date
Duke483 replied to Krimsonbutterflies's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Time for an update. As I mentioned prior, my pre-op is scheduled for 27 Dec and surgery for 20 Jan. I've been working on my prerequisites and knocked out a biggie this morning. I've done the psych eval, the supervised weight loss program, and insurance is in place. Had a bit of trouble with the stress test (I do not do treadmills well.) so had to do a cardiac catherization. Did that last week and no blockage so the cardiac physician is thumbs up for surgery. Also had to do a EGD which I did this AM. The EGD showed a hiatal hernia and some Barrets. I knew about those so that was no surprise. My surgeon performed the EGD and said he wanted to be sure I understood the risks of a sleeve v. bypass wrt GERD but that he saw nothing that would prevent doing either. Yes, I realize the bypass is superior to the sleeve for GERD but I much prefer the sleeve. The GERD has been well controlled for the past three years. I have three things left. I have to do a chest x-ray. (I've already told the physician that it will show a spot. That spot has been there for years so that shouldn't be a concern.) I've got to do the pre-op. The surgeon told me I need to lose 25 pounds at our initial consult. I've lost 15 and it's still over a month till surgery.
