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Why did you pick this surgery?
Jengo825 replied to Cali_love89's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Great news on your revision! I will be so happy to have this Lapband out! July 5th can't come soon enough! I'm just nervous about recovery but I'm sure I won't regret the revision! -
Why did you pick this surgery?
SarahArwen replied to Cali_love89's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I too am considering revision to RNY. My lap-band experience was good for a while, and I lost weight, but I developed esophageal dilation and had to have an unfill. I've regained all my weight plus some, and now am not sure what to do. I qualify for conversion, I'm just scared. Will I ever be able to eat foods I enjoy again? Will I look like a shriveled flappy scarecrow? After lapband, I had lots of extra skin and it bugged me, so I'm not thrilled about that. But I'm at high risk of diabetes, have high cholesterol and inflammatory arthritis. I have lots of foot and ankle pain and swelling, so it's hard to get moving and exercise. I just don't know if I have any hope left that I can make a long lasting change without more surgery. -
Cigna- Requirements and Timeline
vovo2013 replied to PeaceDove24's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Went for a surgeon hunt started May 7- May 21, 2019 Research the bio, read there journals articles,made appointments with ONLY 3 surgeons in the Houston Area. Bed Side manner counts big time for me GI Doctor clearance and his GI physician assistance ( 2 letters) saying what type of surgery I need and the back up method if not approve for Gastro Bypass. May 7 & May 17 PCP Clearance (EKG, Physical and BLOOD WORK) May 14 Nut Clearance May 17 ( Mentally ready for Surgery) GI Nutritional Visit Clearance May 22 Pulm Clearance May 22 Pick My Surgeon and gave him ALL MY CLEARANCE paperwork May 23 Cigna paperwork sent in June 3 and APPROVE June 5 Ultrasound and Gastro Empty Test FINISH all ready - (I am waiting on a sleep study and Ph acid reflex 24 hour test!) -
Not sure i'm losing enough
Lovelyladybee replied to cls5186's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Surgery was 1/24 had gastric bypass so far I've lost 30 pounds, but like others have said every one is different I started at 301 pound now 271 -
I live in Denver metro, colorado and need support
spainter2009 replied to cindybanks17's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi Cindy I am in Denver area as well. I had my bypass on January 21 2014 and I have lost 79 pounds. I feel great but at a point that I can eat much more than I think I should and struggling with that. I would love to answer an questions that you have and wish you luck in your journy. I am looking for a pal that I can talk to too help thru these ruff Patches that I am having -
Why did you pick this surgery?
Jengo825 replied to Cali_love89's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I got "the call" this morning that my Lapband revision to RNY is scheduled for July 5th. My surgeon strongly suggested the RNY over the Sleeve because the Sleeve would make it worse. Also, at my age, he said the risk is less with the RNY. I have had sever complications with this band. I've had it since Jan., 2011. I can't take it anymore and want it out! The surgeon said that 95% of patients with Lapband a taken out gain all of their weight back. I suffered getting off what I did with this thing and don't want to gain it back, thus, the RNY. My starting weight with Lapband was 203, now 170. -
Hi there, Yes forever is a long time. I did not opt for the sleeve as they remove your stomach where as the Bypass they leave the stomach in you. This has come in very handy for me as the Bypass has left me with multiple issues and they are going to have to reverse it. Had I had the sleeve that would not be an option.
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I can relate. Back in 2011, when I was 370 lbs. I wanted to make changes, but I didn't want to commit to anything permanent. Well, I got exactly that. I lost 70 lbs, but then started gaining some back and I just couldn't break 300 for more than a day. No matter what I did. I struggled for like 7 years. Finally I had the band removed and revised to the bypass. I can't tell you how many times I've regretted not getting the damn bypass in the first place. Those 7ish years could have been SO MUCH BETTER! But... I was too afraid to commit, and in the end, that's what sabotaged my weight loss, lack of commitment and follow through. So, if you want something that's going to work, and last, and your biggest issue is that it's going to be a "forever" change... you have to ask yourself, how long do you want to be overweight? Do you want to get only some of the way to your goal and then have that non-permanent solution fail you? And yes, I know that there is a rebound risk with all WLS. But, the changes that I personally have been forced to make, in order to make this revision to bypass work, are forever changes, because they need to be in order for them to work.
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All set for 8/23/19. This is my 2nd rny gastric bypass. First one was 17 years ago. Then I was 516 lbs, lost down to 175, bounced back to 400. This is my last rodeo. Gotta make it happen. Got 9 grandkids that love their Papaw. Sent from my LGMP260 using BariatricPal mobile app
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As far as Bypass goes my surgeon and I spoke at length about how much bowel he would bypass. He did a short or 100cm bypass on me when most do 150-200cm I'm told. I preferred this as I'd come in for a sleeve with 65 pounds to lose and he convinced me with my history of GERD the Bypass would be better. I was concerned about malabsorption and dumping and he said he found the shorter bypasses had far less dumping and said the bloodwork of his patients was usually better with the shorter bypass as well. He did say the weight loss was sometimes slower with the shorter bypass. And mine definitely is with a 37 pound loss at 4.5 months post op. But I'm ok with it. So... not stomach size but bowel bypass... yes!
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Sorry about the unpleasant topic but was wondering if anyone experienced diarrhoea and lots of gas from the bowel 2 days post op? I’m literally going to the toilet every half an hour with either wind or upset tummy. Is this normal?
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Feeling defeated 10 months post op
Sunnyway replied to ASteff's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Consider the possibility that you are a sugar/food addict and need to cut out things like sugar, flour, white potatoes, rice, and processed foods. I've been pretty successful at losing (despite frequent stalls) by following this. Due to complications my RNY>RNY revision was not successful so I have no volume restriction. I HAVE to record everything I eat. My clinic wants me to restrict myself to 800 kcal a day, but I struggle with cravings even though my body is getting sufficient sustenance. Cutting out the trigger foods (above), helps with the craving but I'm usually consuming around 1000-1200 kcal a day--and still slowly losing. Here are some books I recommend. -
I saw yet another patient this week who was 1.5 years post gastric bypass. Lost 150 pounds, and developed an ulcer. I asked one of the GI docs about why it happens and he said that the protective lining is gone and so anything that causes inflammation or irritation of the tissues can lead to an ulcer. This includes alcohol (extremely irritating to tissues) and smoking which increases inflammation. Regular acid reducers cannot reach the area of the ulcer, which is why Carafate is used. Yes, ulcers can heal with the medication, but ulcers can also kill you if they perforate and bleed badly.
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Changes coming to Vertical Sleeve Talk?!
Aimstergal replied to gastricsleever's topic in Website Assistance & Suggestions
I , for one, am grateful. I had complications and had to revise to bypass and have felt like I "didn't belong" anymore. Different issues, etc. -
I'm scheduled for Dec 16th!
SeaBreeze replied to mrsob1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My spleen was scarred by the lap band and was nicked. Couldn't stop the bleeding so they had to take the spleen too. So got a bigger scar and annual vaccinations with my bypass. Talk about freebies. Still in hospital. May leave tomorrow or the next day. Sip, sip, sip! -
Ohio- Anyone?
FatNinja13 replied to The Starving Mom's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm in erie pa, so not too far! Getting revised from the lap band around may of 2017 here in erie Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App -
So, this is an appropriate topic for the rants section... I went through a phase of feeling exactly what you expressed and then I realized WHY people don't search. It isn't laziness it is because they don't recognize that what they are going through applies to pretty much EVERYONE! It is a very personal emotional experience and people want to get a very personal and specific reply - since according to them, in the emotional state at that moment, they feel that they are the first and only person to ever deal with such angst/issue/question and it must be answered directly to them. I remember that when I was trying muster the courage to revise from the band to the sleeve. I was pretty beaten down - I mean i really felt like I had failed and was a hopeless case. It was alot of direct info from Tiffikyns in particular that helped me process and work through my feelings. I happen to know that she cut and pasted info but at the time, her replies to ME felt very personal... like i was the only failure who might take a chance on the sleeve... this crazy "new" thing I had never heard of. That was the first glimmer of "believing" that this might work. So, I cope by not reading or responding to the repetitive topics. I figure there are less burned out people than me to answer them - excited to share their knowledge! For a long time, I made an effort to reply to nearly every band to sleeve forum post... but I don't even do that anymore as there are others who do.
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I was a 30 year smoker. I quit about a year and a half before my surgery. I still want to smoke, all the time. I don't, but I honestly do. I have a friend who had bypass, and she claims it kept her weight down. I believe it, I gained 50 lbs after I stopped smoking. I am hopeful I will continue to remain smoke free. I have found a freedom I never really understood, until now. But...if it's a donut or a cig, I'm probably going to go for the cigarette. lol Just being honest.
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WHy am I so scared of a bypass?
dturner153 replied to marfar7's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I too am having bypass after having the band, lost 80 pounds, then it slipped, started gaining weight, had it removed, same time had the sleeve but it didn't work, still gaining weight, never lost any weight, plus bad acid reflux and dr said I probably have hernia. going in on Sept. 25 the to be checked & get bypass done! Can't wait!! -
Revision from Lap-Band to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
ARKMom replied to ARKMom's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I always felt like food was stuck in my throat after the lap band. It was very difficult to shallow pills. I no longer have problems swallowing pills at all which is great! it has been a month since my surgery and I have had no problems. I went back to work one week after the surgery and actually attended my son's football game the day after my surgery. Most of the pain I had was gas pains after the surgery. The more I walked the less pain I felt. I was walking several laps every hour around the hospital halls. My weight loss has seemed to stall but I have to confess I have not done a lot of cardio like I should be doing. I plan to start back with a personal trainer next week so maybe I will get more dedicated with that. The first 2 weeks I was never hungry and would rather have just not eat as to drink another shakes but I managed to get through them. I was never hungry, the protein probably helped me with that. Now I do get hungry and want to eat. I don't really feel the full sensation I thought I would feel but if I eat one bite to many I will get a sudden pain in my chest. So I have to really measure what I eat. I would rather have it this way then the constant feeling of something stuck in my throat. I would get sick a lot with the lap band but with bypass I have only had a couple instances where I felt sick. I mostly eat fish and chicken right now. Trying to get as much protein in as I can without having to drink a shake. So far my experience with bypass has been great! No reflux, no constant feeling of something stuck in my throat, and no constant vomiting. I am glad I decided to do the revision from lap band to bypass! -
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Face changes during the first year after gastric bypass surgery
dsapeg69 posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hello everyone, I created 2 collages showing how I transformed from very full face to a very tin face. One whole year, of face transformation. Enjoy Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Massachusetts Bandsters Chat
ND83180 replied to NewBeginnings2018's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
How come you had to get a revision? I have been so sore, that I don;t know if I could ever do it again! Anyway, could you tell me on average what your daily menu looks like? I can;t wait to eat again! -
Massachusetts Bandsters Chat
Mariezy replied to NewBeginnings2018's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
HI All: My name is Marie and I live IN Littleton. I dont have a date yet for my banding but it will be done at Lahey clinic. Has anyone else done this with Aetna insurance. Nice to see your progress. I have friends trying to talk me into the bypass since I have 110 lbs to lose but you guys seem to be making great progress. Idont mind doing everything I need to if it works. Marie -
Severe Nausea, Can Barely eat, always weak and Tired. Help
JaeValentine replied to JaeValentine's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@JamieLogical I have a prescription for the heartburn. @@downsizingdiva I am on nausea meds as well. I am at the point where I am tired, I had the lapband originally and I had to have a revision to the sleeve and I am in suffer mode
