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I feel like my body doesn't want to go below 171. I have seen people post about there bodies having set points that were tough to get beyond. Anyone else experience this? I am a revision from sleeve to bypass. When I had my sleeve I got down to 168 for a short period and then I bounced back and maintained around 170-175. Now with the revision to bypass I have gotten down to 171. I fluctuation up and down 2-4 lbs, but I just seem stuck at a plateau. My diet is not perfect but I stick pretty close on my Keto/low carb diet. I have dabbled with intermitted fasting and was able to lose a pound or 2 when I had fluctuated up but I remain in the 170s. Don't get me wrong I am happy with what I have done it just seems that other seem that I look at others with similar stats to mine just blow by 170s and are in the 130, 140, 150 range so easily.
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Revision of RNY
LostFound21 replied to Notthe1sttime's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I met with a surgeon last week about revision surgery. I had RNY over 20 years ago. I have gained almost all the weight back that I lost. The surgeon I met with suggest a laparoscopic plication to reduce the pouch size and also he will reduce the stoma. Then he will put lap-band over it but not use the lap-band and may never. He said the chances of me stretching the pouch again are high so the lap-band would be there and be ready for if and when i stop losing weight. Some surgeons here offer the revision with an endoscopic procedure to reduce the pouch size but have read that the weight loss is minimal and within a year ill be back gaining weight. The surgeon I met with last week explained he doesnt do the procedure that way anymore because of the low success rate. I haven't decided what I will do yet, still researching but if I go with the surgeon i met last week it will be all out of network so I want to make sure its the best choice of procedure since it will be costly. -
Recommendations for revision surgery in North Jersey and surrounding area
LostFound21 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Just like the title states, I am in the process of meeting with surgeons and trying to make a decision on revision surgery. Looking to hear about surgeons used and your experience. -
Has anyone gone to Dr. Vishal Mehta in NJ?
LostFound21 posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I have met with Dr. Mehta in his Princeton, NJ office and looking to see if anyone has used him before and would be willing to discuss their experience with me. I am specifically considering a revision and he suggest plication with lap-band over. This is all out of network for me and will be expensive and I want to make sure I am making the right decision. -
Lap band with plication removal
LostFound21 replied to Green1's topic in Gastric Plication Surgery Forum
I know this is an old thread but what was your reason for wanting the lap band removed? I met with a surgeon last week about revision surgery and he wants to do plication with lap-band over it, told me it was the best option to be successful this time. I see you are in NJ and I am as well. -
How did you decide the sleeve was for you and any regrets?
KCgirl061 replied to Panda333's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I chose the sleeve because I didn't want to mess with the rearranging of the intestines in RNYGB. The research I read said that the complication rate was lower. Friends that just went ahead with bypass asked me why not just get the 'gold standard' since its reversible and some sleeve patients have to convert to bypass anyway. The way I figured it, I had a less than 5% chance of needing a revision to RNY from GERD. Then if I was that 5% and needed bypass then I would have a 20% chance of any complications from RNY. I didn't want to jump to that 20% complication risk right from the get go. I didn't care that the sleeve wasn't reversible - why would I want to reverse it? Some people need to have their bypasses reversed because of malnutrition, but because the sleeve isn't malabsorptive the risk of losing TOO much isn't nearly such a problem. There are a lot of surgeries that aren't reversible and no surgery has zero risks involved. Both surgeries are a TOOL. And your long term success is determined by how you use it when making a lifestyle change in eating habits. Those friends that had their "gold standard" surgery? They follow an everything in moderation diet and some are still working to get to their goal weight. I've eliminated a majority of sweets, breads, rice, potatoes, fried foods from my diet. I've reached my goal and have lost an additional 14 pounds beyond it. -
How did you decide the sleeve was for you and any regrets?
sillykitty replied to Panda333's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It’s most likely your higher BMI that is causing your surgeon to recommend bypass. Bypass patients generally lose more quickly. So you will be better able to utilize your honeymoon period and be more likely to get to a healthier BMI -
This would be a concern. According to an online BMI calculator, Riah's BMI is 35.4, just barely enough to qualify with a comorbidity. IF you decide you want it, it would probably take a letter from a surgeon or your primary care doctor to your insurance to get them to consider your lack of mobility a comorbidity. There are a lot of things to consider when making your decision which surgery to do. Ultimately I choose sleeve because you don't lose as much weight with it as you do the bypass. I didn't have a lot to lose. And in fact, I'm losing more that what I'm truly comfortable weighing. I can't imagine how much less I would weigh if I had the malabsorption component of bypass. If you are permanently wheelchair bound something to think about - I've lost A LOT OF PADDING ON MY BACKSIDE. If you go look for a topic I posted "I didn't realize when I lost weight that __" you will find a lot of WLS veterans complain of the same. As you know if you are permanently wheelchair bound you are at risk for pressure ulcers. If you lose the kind of weight I did you are WAY WAY more likely to get a pressure ulcer on your sacrum. Unlike most of us that can do squats and lunges and get on a stair master to build up our glutes to protect that tailbone, you won't be able to do that. That should be a huge consideration when you look to do this or not. Please give it a lot of thought before you decide.
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How did you decide the sleeve was for you and any regrets?
GradyCat replied to Panda333's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was pretty sure I wanted bypass then when I met with my psychiatrist and therapist, they both suggested the sleeve instead, saying it was "less radical" although it seems to me it's "more radical" because it permanently cuts out part of your stomach, but I listened to them and did the sleeve. No regrets. No complications, No problems. -
How did you decide the sleeve was for you and any regrets?
Panda333 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello, I'm still in pre-op with a bmi of 54, aged 48, no co-morbidities. I met with the surgeon yesterday and he said that people that have the bypass have better long term results and suggested that to me rather than the sleeve which is what I was originally set upon. He did say that folks still have good results on the sleeve but not as good as the bypass. He said he would do the sleeve on me as well if I wanted. I was pretty much set on the sleeve for the slightly lower risk factors, and the vitamin absorption issues. Anyone have a similar experience? -
Also the bypassed stomach portion can still produce acid in response to the inflammation with no way for medicine to reach it. Not promoting nicotine addiction but switch to Juul, taper off and quit, sometimes it takes 3 attempts. Your body will heal a lot slower while still smoking, reduces oxygen to tissues.
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Stricture- How do you deal with the awful feeling you're going to throw up?
Briswife15 replied to Briswife15's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm having my second one today. I only got a few days out of the first one before it closed up again. I'm getting discouraged since I've been on liquids since my bypass 6 weeks ago. I feel like I'll never get to regular foods!! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Hey are you permanently wheelchair bound? 5'3 would be good weight 120? There's many factors involved in the decision. Age, mobility, medical issues, either sleeve or bypass is good..
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Had my bypass march 5th. Down 36 lb since surgery and down 83 lb total from highest weight last fall [emoji16] Sent from my LYA-L29 using BariatricPal mobile app
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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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I was 237 the day before my liquid diet, 226 on surgery day (3/26/19) and I’m 202 today. I had the bypass. 24 pounds lost in 6 weeks and 2 days. So, I guess I am losing a half a pound each day.
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I'm right there with you, this reflux is the worst. I'm having revision surgery on Monday and I'm much more nervous this time around than when I got sleeved. At this point I'm ready to get the surgery over with so that I can have some relief from the heartburn.
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Can someone explain why a bypass patient is more likely to develop an ulcer than a "regular" person if they smoke? I can't figure out the connection. Is it because there's no protective stomach acid anymore? I can only find the "don't smoke" mantras... but all doctors say that. Why is the predisposition higher? Yes, I will admit I've smoked about 4 packs or so since surgery. I know I'm not supposed to. And at my 6 month I told the doctor's office and they're like "you may get another ulcer" and I was feeling bitchy that day and was like "that's fine because I have leftover Carafate from my last one". I'm a stubborn ****** but I will complain when it bites me in the ass.... at least I'm honest. lol. I'm trying to quit again. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Food Before and After Photos
MikeRNY replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Before and After (10 days out from bypass) -
I'm having bypass surgery on May 16th. I've been on my pre-op diet since April 1... two phases. For the month of April I had 3 Glucerna shakes a day, one healthy meal of no more than 500 calories, and up to 300 calories of fruits and veg. A week ago I started phase 2, 5 glucerna shakes a day and up to 200 calories of veg (specific ones). I'm so sick of sweet and looking forward to post op when I'm able to try some savoury foods again.
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Hello All!!! It's so nice to see all your stories, success and struggles. Thanks for giving us all a voice of a different perspective. I'm here to gain some inspiration as I'm currently banded since 2010 had great success but as of late a long and painful digression having gained almost half the weight I originally lost from complications. The band is failing me due to reflux and trouble swallowing food but insurance denied removal so we're in peer to peer review to appeal it. Maybe they would cover a revision instead but we'll have to see. Not sure how I feel about not having the band but it's not serving it's purpose anymore. Should I go the distance alone or opt for another surgery? Decisions......
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I had my VSG to RNY revision May 3rd. It wasnt bad. The gas was the most painful part. I am almost a week post op. Trying to get used to the smelly gas and the sharts. A part no one ever mentioned lol.
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Hey you guys, I am absolutely miserable with my reflux getting soooooo much worse than it was before sleeve surgery and apparentlyhappens a lot with the sleeve. I was told that it would totally get rid of the reflux. That only lasted 6 wks and when food actually got added back to my diet it has gotten so bad. I am in process of getting approved for the RNY revision from my 2 insurance companies due to the fact that it's gotten so bad that I have just been diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus due to the reflux. Good luck with your surgery's. I'm more concerned about this surgery than the first one but it has got to be done. Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Got my date! July 15! Anyone else July?
allies journey replied to punkyisland's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm in process of getting approved for the RNY revision after sleeve surgery because of my reflux getting worse since surgery. I am absolutely miserable and hoping to get approval and surgery quickly. I live in SC where do you guys live?? Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Revision surgery
allies journey replied to Mylissa41's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Look at revision surgery from lapband.There maybe a forum for it. Good luck Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app
