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Hello everyone! I am a VSG to DS revision and I'm so e cited that I have my surgery date! How has everyone else's weight loss been after this decision? Just looking for advice on how things went as far as weight loss- Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Family is still suffering from complications of RNY
KSSleeveGirl replied to PiRatFamily's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm not sure where you are located but the bariatric center of Kansas City is a renowned facility and takes on many revision patients that no one else will touch and have been very successful. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Hi everyone!!! I'm having lapband revision to rny on May 6th. So beyond excited to get this done. No preop diet for me. Good luck to everyone!!!!
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Fatigue and always cold
taysidebell replied to dana806's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Feel the cold terribly but would not charge this for the world. band to by pass revision September 15 now down 88 lb. total loss 168lb. from band working on the final 14 lb. I feel fatigue when I need to eat so ensure you eat regular x -
How are you doing with your revision?
sheila havens replied to UsernameTaken's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I just had the revision three weeks ago and am doing very well. I have lost 20 pounds and am starting the puree food stage. I have no cravings, very little interest in food. I am getting all my Protein, Water, and trying to walk enough. I had horrible diabetes and it went away the next day in the hospital. I went home with no diabetes meds!! -
Getting ready for surgery need your inputs...
sheila havens replied to UsernameTaken's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am 3 weeks post lap band revised to gastric. I have lost 20 pounds and have had no problems. No gum , No straw. The gum draws air into your system as does the straw. The straw also makes a person drink too fast. You will want to have plenty of liquid foods ie: Jello, chicken broth, 1% milk, unjury.com has mixes to put in Water. (I'm drinking an apple one in 20 oz of water right now which is giving me 21 g of Protein. My doctor told me to remember 60/60/60. 60 gr protein, 60 oz water, and 60 mi of walking per day. The walking can be done in 10 minute increments. You are not going to feel like eating a thing and they really don't expect you too. Just try very hard to get water in so you don't dehydrate. Believe me..time will go by fast. It's really not that bad:) Good luck to ya -
Ive had a band since 2009 and you never really stop feeling hungry. Its just that ur new stomach is small so it feels full. But the hunger is created by hormones in the lining of your stomach and theyre still there and active all the time unlike with sleeve or bypass. I lijed the vand at first but am having a revision to bypass next week because i cant stand the hunger feeling any more. Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App
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Not feeling enough restriction anymore
jnt1 replied to loseit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is a unfortunately a very familiar story with the band. I was banded in 2009 and had great weight loss for 2 years The.....nothing. stopped completely. The research shiws clearly that this is the bodies response to the starvation. I had my band revised in 2012 but never got real success.Since then i have slowly regained 90% of my loss over 4 years. Next week I'm scheduled for a revision to a bypass. My surgeon who is a leading weight loss expert in Australia said the band is simply not effective for me any more. The body fights to get back to original weight....the fat cells have a memory! Aside from that the band has eroded into my stomach and has caused a hernia...common side effect. The European stats show that 80% of patients will have the band removed within 10 years. The procedure first started in Europe so they have more data. If you're not getting restriction ask to be checked for slippage ir a hiatus hernia. Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App -
Hello. I'm new here. I'm going from band to bypass. Band removal is scheduled for April 25th. I have to wait 3 months and then revision to gastric bypass. I'm looking forward to this. The band has slipped and GERD is really bad now. My highest weight was 340. My lowest weight was 280 before additional diabetes medications caused some weight gain. I've been lurking on the forums for awhile and just wanted to say Hi.
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Lap Band removal/sleeve in 2 separate procedures
skinny06 replied to skinny06's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
thanks its forever for responding, i have been on computer first day back to work just researching all kinds of things. im very comfortable with my doctors orders just wanted to know others experiences. i read that some people do better with waiting as far as more wieght loss ...do you think thats true. ? How much weight have you lost since March 2016.? Did you gain any weight while waiting for your sleeve surgery? well i have gained about 30lbs since January 11 my first day of consultation for revision. i feel absolutely great without the band. but eating is a problem so i decided today to lose at least 13lbs by May 24th (my surgery date).. At least that would give me a headstart to losing what i originally wanted to lose by Memorial Weekend, Fourth of July, and goal hopefully by my birthday in September. Im considered a lightweight and BMI. What i did read and have already found one is getting a therapist this time around., i found a psychologist who has experience with eating disorders, and WLS.. my first appointment is May 4 so im excited about that. Thanks again wow this is exactly my experience but I had scar tissue where the band was. I am reschedule for May 17th for the sleeve surgery. I am also trying to loose some weight before the procedure but it's so hard! I am also going to work with a WLS and eating disorder therapist once I get the procedure done. I think that's so important. I am currently at 210 however I did a diet 2 years ago and got down to 140 but I still felt fat mentally. I would give to be back at 140 but I know I will with the sleeve I just want to realize it mentally. -
Does anyone else feel this way: What if it doesn't work for me?
thinnerS replied to auroradawn's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@carolina07 I too have the band and I am revising to sleeve tomorrow. But I am so paranoid if this is the right thing for me. I had so many issues with the band that it scares me to get the sleeve its permanent. Can you please give me details as far as what you felt and comparison? Thank you -
I regret getting a lap band every day... is anyone else out there?
needtorecover replied to wishihadnt's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Part of the deal with the lap band is frequent follow-up care. Have you seen your surgeon consistently post-op? It's been said many times before but I'll say it again - WLS is not a cure in and of itself, but it is a tool. A very, very powerful tool but it has to be used correctly for it to work. I'm sorry you're unhappy with your experience. I've been very happy myself seeing as I've lost 30 pounds in 3.5 months. I've still not reached 100% restriction yet but I'm getting there and I'm so glad I did this! I hope you find a way to either revise the surgery or remove your band altogether. I highly recommend seeing your doctor. -
I regret getting a lap band every day... is anyone else out there?
plkelley replied to wishihadnt's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I don't exactly regret getting my band, but I do regret not being respectful of it and not treating it like the powerful tool it was. I had it removed in October 2015 and am proceeding with revision to gastric bypass on 4/18. The band had slipped and was causing lots of problems. My surgeon and I decided to proceed with the revision. I know it's a drastic step but I have gained lbs of the 50 I had lost in the past 5 months. As an aside, my surgeon, says he rarely used the band anymore; he sees too many complications like mine. I'm nervous but happy and excited. -
Throwing pottery on a wheel after surgery?
CowgirlJane replied to Katrinakit's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I don't remember my lifting restrictions - I think it was 8-10 pounds for SIX weeks! i was a band to sleeve revision and they were super conservative on everything due to the scar tissue etc on my stomach from the band, but i think most surgeons have lifting restrictions. i didn't do ANYTHING with horses during those six weeks because it wouldn't take much to be over 10# of torque. My understanding is you can form interanl adhesions, but I would place a call to your surgeon's office. -
I regret getting a lap band every day... is anyone else out there?
JThompson72 replied to wishihadnt's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Yes. Got the band in 2008. Took three fills before I had any restriction and that was mainly just food getting stuck. I don't know that I was too young but I do think I didn't have enough understanding of myself and my relationship with food. I'm considering a revision to another wls and it makes me excited to think I'll be rid of this band if I do get another surgery. Sent from my MT2L03 using the BariatricPal App -
How was your 5:2 day today?
Oregondaisy replied to Oregondaisy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Acid is a big problem for us sleevers. A lot of people are revising to RNY because of it. I would never do that, although I am having bad acid problems. I take Zantac in the morning and Nexium before dinner. My son in law was just telling me that he has to switch medicines all the time because they stop working. So he alternates between Nexium and Prilosec. I don't know what the UK equivalents would be for these medications but I do know acid is nothing to fool around with. It can cause esophageal cancer. I am still not home and waiting for the baby to come. I may have to drive 4 hours to go home because I need one of my medications refilled and I can't get it refilled here. I tried. I have no idea how much weight I've gained since I've been here. There is no scale here and it's driving me insane. -
I have Aetna in NJ. My 1st visit with the NUT 233.9lbs, 2nd visit 235.0, 3rd visit 233.5 4th visit 233.0. BMI 40-42. Coordinator submitted to Aetna 3/14. Approved for band to sleeve revision on 4/12. Surgery is scheduled for 6/7. Weigh yourself weekly and replace meals with Protein shakes when you can it will help get ready for post op. You absolutely cannot weigh more at the last NuT visit than the first visit. Aetna is very strict. Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App
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Daily calories and exercise
Elaine The Great! replied to iamshazza's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my revision on 3/8/16 and I'm down 30# since initial weigh in at the first appointment. Not sure what I weighed on the day of surgery. I've had a few times when I had a "starving" feeling, but if I just drink something or eat something it goes away and I move on. I am struggling with finding things that I want to eat. Nothing really appeals to me. I had something with more sugar than I thought it had because I wasn't paying attention, and it gave what can only be described as the dumping syndrome. I won't ever do that again! I'm not a sugar/sweets person anyway. I'm finding that my go-to food is turkey chili and avocado, with a little cheese. I know it sounds crazy, but it satisfies me and I get enough Protein out of it. The shakes are a struggle, and I have not been able to finish one in the last couple of weeks. I just can't get past the smell and the taste. My nurse says that will get better and my nut says to get away from the shakes anyway. She's not a fan and I'm desperately glad to hear it! I just need to use My Fitness Pal to track my eating to make sure I get enough protein. I have bought some of the New whey shots, which I understand are not favored by all, but I've done my research and I'm ok with them. They are small, pack 42g of protein, I can stomach them, and they were one of the sources of protein recommended by my doctor's office. All in all, I'm feeling very good about my surgery and recovery. I had my follow up appt. today and was released to return to full activities and instructed to start exercising. It is a struggle that I have yet to overcome. I did buy some new workout shoes, now I just have to put them on and get to steppin'! I go back for my next visit in six months. That's not until the fall. I am really looking forward to what summer brings! -
Calling all June '16 sleevers!
jenetts replied to shrinkingkimber's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm scheduled for June 21st. I'm having a band revision. I just hope they can do both in the same day. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
Band Revision to sleeve in one surgery.
jenetts posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have read a lot on the site that many people wake up and they could not have the sleeve done in the same surgery , that is a fear of mine. After getting my hopes up to get the sleeve done during the band revision. Has anyone had success with getting them done the same day and how is your journey going. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
Revision help!
liposuction68 replied to thinnerS's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Yes i had all my pre op done even the barium swallow and Upper GI xray everything looked good. that is why he was surprised too. But i think we both agreed it happened after the barium swallow and xray it had to have happened when he unfilled the band as he required 4 weeks before the band to sleeve revision. Did your doctor unfill you before surgery?? THere was no indication no pain in my chest not even acid reflux since i unfilled the band completely. THe last thing he said to me and my husband who asked what is the worse case scenario, and he said well the worse case would be that the band slipped and there was a lot of scar tissue ect ..that he would just remove the band and schedule for sleeve in 6-8 weeks but "i dont foresee that happening because she shows no symptoms of anything wrong" wake up one hour later (it was suppose to be a 2 hours surgery) and no sleeve. You will be fine actually i will be jealous and just wait my turn make sure you come back and let us know how u did? -
Lap Band removal/sleeve in 2 separate procedures
liposuction68 replied to skinny06's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
thanks its forever for responding, i have been on computer first day back to work just researching all kinds of things. im very comfortable with my doctors orders just wanted to know others experiences. i read that some people do better with waiting as far as more wieght loss ...do you think thats true. ? How much weight have you lost since March 2016.? Did you gain any weight while waiting for your sleeve surgery? well i have gained about 30lbs since January 11 my first day of consultation for revision. i feel absolutely great without the band. but eating is a problem so i decided today to lose at least 13lbs by May 24th (my surgery date).. At least that would give me a headstart to losing what i originally wanted to lose by Memorial Weekend, Fourth of July, and goal hopefully by my birthday in September. Im considered a lightweight and BMI. What i did read and have already found one is getting a therapist this time around., i found a psychologist who has experience with eating disorders, and WLS.. my first appointment is May 4 so im excited about that. Thanks again -
Twisted Stomach after Sleeve Surgery
tessies replied to tessies's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you for your reply!! My surgeon suggest I would need a revision to bypass. I'm against that completely. I will discuss this with him when I see him Friday. Again, thank you for your reply. I feel better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you for your reply!! My surgeon suggest I would need a revision to bypass. I'm against that completely. I will discuss this with him when I see him Friday. Again, thank you for your reply. I feel better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
My final weigh-in is May 3rd. I'm going to let him know then that I've decided on the sleeve. Between the stories here and then general research I believe it's best to do the sleeve. I also see how many people are having problems getting approval for revision surgeries, I rather avoid that problem.I'm hoping for a quick approval approved a date for the middle/end of May. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App Good for you as long as you did your research and you weigh the pros and cons for YOU then all will be well. May 3rd you still have time hang around ask question read previous post whatever comes to mind ask / Good Luck !I definitely will still be doing research. I want to be as prepared as possible and this is a great tool for that. How's your recovery going? Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App
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Hi everyone, I was a low BMI bandster. I had good weight loss success with my band, but it has been a journey. Fills, unfills, episodes of being so tight I had to have an immediate unfill, etc. About 6 months ago I started having symptoms associated with a slip and the upper GI tests I've had done definitely show a slip. My choices are: remove lap band (which is not what I want to do), reposition lap band, or revise to a sleeve or bypass. I work for one of the largest health care providers in the St. Louis area and my insurance will cover a revision, but only with a provider in their network. Guess how many bariatric providers there are in the network? 2! One is the surgeon who did my lap band and he only does lap band. The other surgeon is currently not doing revisions and won't be for potentially another year. I could go to another surgeon and do self-pay, but that seems crazy to go through that again. I was self pay for my lap band surgery because my BMI was not high enough and I just recently paid all those bills off. I am also leery of the sleeve surgery because it is so permanent. Lap bands can always come out. I feel like the decision is being made for me. I prayed for assistance making this decision and all arrows are pointing me this way. Has anyone had success after a lap band slip, then reposition? I am worried about it happening again in another three years.
