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I had reflux so my surgeon put it this way that I'd hate him for doing the sleeve and I'd be back for a revision to bypass. I had some damage to my esophagus already so the sleeve wouldn't have been a good option. He also said bypass has more research and better long term results. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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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... -
Northern California surgery date 3/10 looking for buddy
swimbikerun replied to charlie707's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So they are jealous that you are going to get healthy? Feel better, and with a better quality of life? I'd ask them what they don't want you to be healthy. Shoot I think insurance should cover at least one revision ... and 2 plastic surgeries for each person. LOL. Vic -
Band to possible RNY revision questions
Notinks replied to neyney75's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am newly revised, so I won't be able to answer all of your questions. I had a band placed in January 2004. I lost 90 lbs but then had continuous problems with adjusting, had an infected port, leaky something...and eventually developed reflux. I didn't have a major complication like a slip or erosion either, but I couldn't keep a fill in due to reflux. My dr. didn't really steer me one way or the other, although his nurse seemed to be in favor of the sleeve...talked about how that was what "most people" were doing now. I chose the RNY because of the reflux issue (there can still be refux issues withthe sleeve) and because I wanted the malabsorbtion and dumping to keep me honest. I also wanted to go with the tried and true this time rather than the latest new surgery. I had my surgery one week ago today, so I can't tell you how successful it is, only why I chose it. I can tell you that since surgery, I have had zero real hunger or head hunger. For some that lasts a long time, but not for everyone. Good luck with your choice! -
Band to possible RNY revision questions
neyney75 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hello everyone, I am new here and have some questions about having the revision, for those of you that have had it or are going to. Why did you choice to go with the RNY/Bypass instead of doing the sleeve? (looking at the post size in here vs the sleeve it appears the sleeve is much more popular for revision of band to sleeve, this forum just over 200 posts vs over 1100 in the band to sleeve forum) For those of you post op, with still having the stomach there does it still send off the signals of hunger? If you had to do it over again would you still go with the RNY or would you rethink it? Was it your doctor that pushed the RNY? (Mine would rather do the RNY than the sleeve as feels I will have more success with weight loss with that and reverse my co morbidities right away) Which is another question, as I am reading that the weight loss for some has not been that great, what about curing health, diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea... How long is it taking to reduce them? I was banded in 2009, never really worked, lost some weight but gained most of it back all within the first year of having it. Never thought about having a revision, till my PCP talked to me about it earlier this year. First surgeon I saw would not even think about it as everything appears to be working with my band, no slippage, erosion, band still has Fluid, no leakage found etc... Felt defeated, till talking to my PCP again who was very upset that the surgeon would not even consider it so referred me to another and I was hesitant due to what happen with the first one. Now I wish I had done it sooner, she did not even question it and knew right away what she would say to my insurance to get it approved. Warned me not to get upset if denied at first, that usually happens but she would appeal to get it approved. She said she will do either one, I just have to decided which one. When I started looking into having WLS, when I got my band, I wanted the sleeve at that time and my surgeon vetoed it so I decided to go with the band over the bypass as I really do not want to reroute any of my organs. I just have read a few too many horror stories of complications with the RNY. So that is why I need some help as I am on the fence, I am leaning more to the sleeve, but I don't want to rule out the RNY till I know a little more...which is what brings me here. Any help would be great and thank you for reading...sorry so long. -
Ahh gotcha. I thought I revision on the sleeve surgery. Your story is very inspiring!! Thank you for sharing!! Good luck with everything!!
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Anyone have lap band out/sleeve in one surgery as outpatient?
SIPS in Seattle replied to Allie1958's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm planning on band to DS revision. Doc says no overnight stay if at all possible because he believes we heal faster and have less risk of infection while at home. -
Hi all, I had a sleeve in 2014 and a revision to bypass in 2017 due to severe GERD. My resting heart rate has been low consistently for several years (40s-low 50’s) and although I exercise, I am by no means an athlete. I have dealt with on and off light headedness for a while, and have fainted probably 3-4 times over the years, the most recent time this last week. I honestly hadn’t even thought about my WLS being related, but came across an old post on here today that was talking about low heart rates and did some research online. It sounds like low heart rates aren’t that uncommon after surgery, but my understanding is that this is something that usually resolves itself eventually. Has anyone dealt with fainting or low heart rates this far out from surgery? I did reach out to my doctor this past episode and she’s referring me to a cardiologist, but I thought I would check here since I’m sure this isn’t something a normal PCP would come across often. Thanks so much!
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Other than band to sleeve revisions, I would say that it would be like removing your ovaries to prevent cancer before it happens. I see it becoming a trendy thing like those tube feeding diets. There are too many anorexics out there or wanna bees who would love this.
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@@ericaacire I had the exact same experience as you. I had my heart set on the sleeve and was told and shown all the data on revisions because of redux/Gerd. I had a little more time than you so I ended up going to see another gastroenterologist for a second opinion. My fear had everything to do with the idea that bypass might be more invasive and the malabsorption concerns. Everyone tried scaring me out of moving forward. My bariatric specialist asked me the following questions: 1. Why do you have the opinion that bypass is more invasive that sleeve. I responded be caused of the rerouting. She reminded me that to remove 85 percent is very invasive. Bypass is the gold standard of WLS. People who go thru the sleeve and suffer from Gerd after usually end up revising to bypass. Bypass is in fact reversible. Once your stomach is gone, you cannot get it back. 2. What about the malabsorption scares you, after all it is designed to help you lose more weight. I responded with some of the horror stories about people who didn't get their proper Vitamins. She educated me about why malabsorption is a good thing and as long as I take my supplements: multi Vitamin, Calcium, Vitamin D and B12 and follow up with labs to check progress, I won't have any problems. By the way, with the band and the sleeve you have to take supplements and go have labs regularly as well. After that one session with her and lots of time on line, I was feeling so much better about having WLS overall. I got excited, I was not scared any longer and I knew my success was completely up to me. By the way, I have not had 1 episode of reflux nor have I had to take any meds for it since 30 days post op, no more type 2 diabetes, no more high cholesterol, no more high blood pressure, no more sleep apnea, and last but the most important, no more stage 3 kidney disease. Don't be afraid, do some research if you need to. See if you can get in sooner and talk to a bariatrician if you are worried. You have worked way too hard to get to this place and you have to already know that the diet yo yo thing will only cost you more time lost down the road. Haven't you been there already?
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Port flipped no longer can get fills - sad day......
lellow replied to katspaw's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Your port flipped (a relatively easy complication to correct) and he wants you to revise to a sleeve?? WTF??? If he won't give you his options to repair the flip, I agree, get a second opinion. -
No potential for clots. I have had the lap band, a revision, a removal and my gall bladder removed. Without incident I just am nervous because I'm going to Mexico for surgery and even though I have spoken with the doctor I am still nervous about flying. But thank you for the replies! :-)
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Revision from sleeve to Bypass Sept. 4th
I'mblessed replied to banksdea's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I was sleeved March 13, 2013 and lost 98 lbs. Then I gained 50 lbs back over the last 5 years. Had a revision to gastric bypass on September 4, 2018. My doctor and I discussed making the limb longer without performing the SIPS procedure. I feel great!! The pain was minimal compared to my 1st surgery. I've lost 7 lbs. since my surgery date. I really wish I would have done this procedure the 1st time. -
Revision from sleeve to Bypass Sept. 4th
banksdea posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Anyone had the sleeve and getting a revision due to having no restriction and weight gain? I was Sleeved April 2015 and only lost 60lbs. I’m scheduled for revision on Sept. 4th. I lost my restriction with my sleeve 6 months out and could eat regularly. I don’t have GERD issues. I’m nervous for my bypass because I keep seeing soooo many stories of people not losing enough weight or really slow. My highest weight with the sleeve was 330 in 2015. I’m currently 320. Anyone loss 100+ lbs after revision? -
VSG to RNY still have GERD
Tracyringo replied to Tracyringo's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I would still get the revision because I had erosive esophagitis D. It has gone down to an A, so I shouldnt have to worry about getting cancer. I take 60mg Dexilant everyday plus carafate -
VSG to RNY still have GERD
Tracyringo replied to Tracyringo's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Did you revise to RNY because of the GERD ? -
I chose VSG in May, 2014. I had no reflux, no diabetes and no other conditions that would have pointed me towards RNY. After a discussion with my surgeon, we decided that I would do well with a restrictive only procedure. And I did, losing 130 lbs. 8 months after my surgery I started experiencing significant reflux. I had my gallbladder removed in the hopes it would help with my acid issue (I had gallstones so removal was indicated). It did not. My reflux got significantly worse and no amount of medication would help my problem (I tried every PPI on the market). I revised to RNY on 7/1/16. I can't begin to tell you what to do, but knowing what I know now, if I had any issue with acid, or had been diagnosed with reflux or GERD prior to surgery, I would never have had VSG. The acid caused damage to my esophagus and hindered my ability to swallow. While that all may resolve (it's only been 4 months since my revision), there's a chance that it might not. I was a seriously happy sleever and believe that it is on par with RNY. You can lose a significant amount of weight and keep it off. However, if I had acid before surgery, I would have selected RNY.
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I had RNY bypass 2 years ago, lost 152lbs and have been at goal since March. I chose bypass because I had gerd and that can get much worse with the sleeve requiring a revision to bypass anyway. I have had NO complications at all. I can literally eat anything that I want, not that I do. The only exception is eggs, my stomach just feels heavy when i eat them so I dont. If you get your blood work done on schedule and take your Vitamins everyday, bypass is an extremely effective surgery. By the way, you have to have your blood work done and take vitamins with the sleeve as well. Both surgeries are aggressive but effective. RNY creates a small pouch for your new stomach and reroutes which provides a malabsorption factor that assists greatly in weight loss. On the other hand the sleeve creates a banana shaped pouch and removes the other 90% of your stomach. As you can see.....both aggressive. RNY is the gold standard in WLS surgery but the sleeve is fast becoming just as popular however there is less long term data available. The important thing is to choose a surgeon you are comfortable with and do your research.
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So many questions about MGB
PinkStarburst73 replied to mmy's topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
You all should go check out the forums at bariatricfacts dot org. Just remember that docs are in sales just like a car salesman and most won't sell you something they don't do so be careful and do your own research thoroughly. I'm a Molina band revision to sleeve revision to DS this Thursday and I'll be resleeved to reshape the tummy also. Sent from my PhabulousPhablet! -
Mini gastric bypass vs. Sleeve
JTHmom replied to kinipela24's topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
with the mini gastric do you eat 5 small meals a day? do you get stuck like you do with the band? I'm looking into a revision from the band to not sure trying to get a lot of info on all the surgeries before I decide -
I will add that with the bypass you can always get a band over a bypass down the road as an option, though I dont know if I would classify that as a revision or not. But i probably see more band over bypasses done than I do lap bands for people who have never had surgery before.
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right.... that's the whole point! the sleeve constantly needs to be revised because it either causes unbearable GERD, or did not provide enough weight loss. so they are revised to - guess what - RNY. RNY is virtually never revised or reversed because it works so well in the first place and doesn't need to be. i don't understand why this is so hard to understand. best weight loss, best diabetes outcomes, no GERD. and if you aren't an idiot and have the ability to follow basic instructions (take a vitamin every day... oh god, the HORROR), the chances of you experiencing "complications" is extremely low. RSM - the only real alternative to RNY is the mini-gastric bypass. but most dr's still don't provide it - it's still considered "experimental" for some reason. and it has a higher rate of reflux than the RNY. not nearly as high as the sleeve, but higher.
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Average rate of weight loss for revision (band to bypass)
LadyBeasley replied to lspringman's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I did the revision of band to bypass on 1/18/19 & so far I’m down 30lbs. -
I'm afraid!
SleeveandRNYchica replied to ericaacire's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had the sleeve 3 years ago. I have to have revision due to Gerd plus a couple other sleeve complications. I honestly wish I had opted for RNY initially. I must admit I am more anxious about having revision surgery than my initial procedure. I know many successful RNY'ers! -
I don't want to revise because I don't want to drop below 150 so my mindset is firm and I want this so its time to use my band what is for a tool. But I originally lost 50, I also was dealing with thyroid issues the past year and I recently had my thyroid removed. I also don't want to revise because I am scared of the complications.
