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I'm in Reston, VA. Dr. Moazzez was my surgeon! Revision Surgery on July 7th. He is wonderful! Had absolutely no issues.
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2 week pre-op anxiety, wondering if I should cancel!
jane13 replied to Nomorethickchick's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Nomorethickchick - I hit 282 earlier this year AFTER backing out late last year. That was IT for me. I have NO regrets. I am 52 menopausal as well. I know GERD is a possibility and so is a revision, but I was looking at diabetes. I have 9 grandbabies and one on the way ~ I have BIG plans. Your fears are pretty common. You have to be sure of this surgery, if you aren't then cancel. Its only a tool, not a magic wand. I had buyers remorse for about a day on the 2nd day post-op. I panicked thinking what the heck have I done with 80% of my stomach? I cant get it back, its in the biohazard can now... Then I remembered why I did the surgery - I needed this tool because I couldn't lose weight on my own. I feel great. I am 4 months post and only wish I hadn't backed out last December, I would probably be at my realistic goal (165-170) now. -
Surgery in September
superslim replied to Jenaenae84's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone, is the sleeve cut smaller when going to a bypass revision, I'm hoping so as a failed sleeve it has gotten bigger , stretched, any ideas?? -
11 days post op and a COMPLETE BASKET CASE!
katybelle7 replied to LisaS73's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been going thru the same problems of being a crying shrew. I'm 5 days past surgery and having a terrible time getting all the liquids I'm supposed to have. Very tempted to try something solid, but scared I'll hurt my new tummy. Water, shakes, broth...yuck. What I ended up doing was adding 1/4 # ground beef and 1/2 slice cheese to beef broth along with onion powder and some garlic powder. Cooked it all together because that's the way I would normally prepare a cheese burger (minus the broth). Then, I strained it and drank my hamburger broth. Omg, it tasted like real food! Hubby came in the kitchen and ate all the strained hamburger, so we enjoyed the same meal..sorta! My crying ended after that. I think coming off the pain meds might have contributed to the crying jag too. I'm already planning my chicken and broth meal for tomorrow. Then, only another week of thinking up new ways to revise recipes to liquids only. Lol. After this challenging surgery and being so good before it, I refuse to mess it up now. This too shall pass! Good luck to you! -
Perception and Shooting Our Own Wounded
betrthnever replied to Folly's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thank you so much for bringing this up, Folly, as I have been wondering how to approach this very topic of conversation myself. It has been playing on my mind. I was banded 2/2008 and it was a STRUGGLE to lose the 80 pounds that I did. It took 2.5 years. I worked out like a dog 6 days a week, sometimes more then 2 hours a day. In retrospect I don't know how I managed this but I was obsessed. I became that person who said "If I can do it you can too" (my ego). I forgot that at one point when I was pregnant with my daughter (and very obese) I was trying to walk down the street and a little boy pointed at me from across the road saying "Wow lady you sure are FAT!!". I FORGOT that I was that person. When I was close to goal I was no longer an obese person, in my mind. I was only at my lowest for 2 months. The weight came back on. I will be revising from the band to the RNY on October 5. I don't want to be that person who loses their empathy for those in the same boat. I see thing so much differently now and I think that is because I have gained my weight back. I will not ever, EVER forget the struggles of how it is like living as an obese person (I am making videos to remind myself). In my mind I will forever have to remind myself that, just as in AA, we can be recovering but we are always obese. (I do realize I have 2 different issues going on here - that you for reading!). Seeing others going through their struggles with obesity should, I hope, always remind me of what I have been through. I think it is very bold of you to bring this up in post. Thank you! -
A friend of mine was taking ibuprofen all the time for pain because she said her doctor said it was ok now 3 yrs later she just had to revise to bypass without choice due to all the erosion in her stomach
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New to this...5 days post op for me..
pdptwo1 replied to Debs528's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Got my surgery September 1 in Long Island. Band removal gastric sleeve revision. If I feel like something might be a little slow going down I just take my three fingers and tap on my chest and that gets rid of it right away. Protein drinks of going down I find that for else's is the max in one shot I can get down everything seems OK though. -
GOALLLLLL!!!! Actually I have revised it to 169 so I can hit the 100 lost mark. 170 as of today. Thanks to all that took part in this!
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Band to sleeve in one surgery. Who's had it done that way? How long had you had your band? What was your recovery like? Any complications? Regrets?
Fatty McFatster replied to KellarsMom's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Good luck with your band to sleeve revision! You'll do great!! I hope to be pretty soon as well. -
I revised from lapband to RNY in July 2014. I ended up Preggo in October and had my son June of this year. Well I was pre-op for a tumor removal and found out I was Preggo AGAIN!! I didn't gain much weight with the first pregnancy and I'm trying not to gain again. I'm 40lbs from goal weight. Anyone have tips on how to keep weight gain at a minimum with baby #2
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That's is awesome! I am on day 5 of pre diet and went to a baby shower at an Italian restaurant with meatballs, pizza, calamari and every dessert imaginable. I asked the for broccoli dry with garlic and lemon . Had that and my protein shake. If I can do that, I am on my way! Today going to a Labor Day party. Brough my shakes. Revision..I'm on day 5 , not a 5 day, lol...wish!
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2.5 Weeks Gastric Bypass Revision Post-Op - Looking for Mentor!
heathmcw74 replied to Chrissy1028's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi there, Im having surgery the 22nd as a revision to sleeve. Im excited. How is yours going? Heath -
Surgery in two days
Buh Bye replied to Johnston7781@yahoo.com's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Pinkgirl1234 well that sucks!! Come on revision!!! @@Dream4tc I was lucky in that I never had heartburn. Go figure. Vomiting was every single day! I just figured I was being a pig and eating wrong (which I was a bit). ???? -
2 Days post-op and hopeful
MichJohn77 replied to BeeGirl's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was revised from gastric sleeve to bypass on 8/31. I had the same thoughts on food but know from the last surgery that would happen. The only pain I have is my lower belly feels like cramping and pulling. I have fits of energy then need a nap. I knew that would happen too. Hang in there! Once you start seeing the scale moving you will realize you did this for the greater good! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress ! -
Which weight loss surgery would be best for me?
Pinkgirl1234 replied to mistybunton's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Let me cut to the chase...Lapband is a living nightmare.I have had it since 2004...I was going for a revision to the sleeve but this is my 2nd and last WLS and I have decided to go with RNY....it allows you to lose the amount you need and if you are like me I don't have the time to lose a little?.i want the proven Gold Standard with the history of success and data....Do yourself a favor and research....I thought it was the band...then then the sleeve...finally I have it RNY.I am a few pounds shy of 300 no time to play games..RNY....but it's your choice. -
Which weight loss surgery would be best for me?
Djmohr replied to mistybunton's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Likely you will need to go the an RNY gastric bypass but it really does depend on your current health situation. Most centers of excellence are getting further and further away from the lapband. There are more complications that require a revision to bypass with that surgery. If you suffer from reflux at all, bypass is the way to go. It is the gold standard for weight loss surgery and is know for achieving more weight loss overall. If you don't suffer from reflux/Gerd then the sleeve might be the right solution for you however I would definitely ask questions about how much weight you would likely lose with the sleeve. I would suggest taking a class (they are free) at your local bariatric center of excellence. Best of luck to you! -
I had revision from band to sleeve on 7/1/15 and couldn't be more happy. They are such different in how they have worked. I was banded in 2012 and lost 25lbs and gained 75 when they had to take almost all Fluid out as I was not hitting "sweet spot" and getting food stuck. Since revision 2 months ago I have lost just over 40lbs and feel so much better!! Port area for me was always sore and doctor said that tends to be normal as well.
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August banders
tryinagain2day replied to laurabarto26's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Each person is very different. I was banded in February 2012 and only lost 25lbs and then over the next two years gained 75lbs. Had lots of issues finding the green zone, gerd etc. Finally found new doctor and ended up doing revision to Gastric sleeve July 1, 2015. I have lost 42lbs since surgery. My dad had lapband and shortly after I did in 2012 and he lost well over 100 lbs and has kept it off. I just say choose the surgery for you and not just due to one be permanent or temporary as I did originally. Each surgery will have pluses and minuses. Good luck with what you decide! -
I am there with you. My surgery was scheduled for Set. 2, all appointments were done and they submitted on the 17th. The band removal was approved that day. They also denied the revision. The reason given was that even though the band caused complications, I was non compliant since I said in the dietary consult that I didn't always follow the post bariatric diet. Of course the fact that I had days I couldn't eat anything because of the band just wasn't mentioned. Also, because my BMI is now only 33.47 and I did lose with band, I don't meet the conditions for coverage for the RNY. Now as I see it, they are punishing me for actually loosing weight with the wrong tool. I was never able to have more than 4cc in the band so I never really had the restriction to only be able to 1/2 cup or less for total success. The REAL problem is my doctor's nurse. She isn't returning my calls. I didn't know about the denial until I had called several times about instructions for my pre-op appointment at the hospital. At that time (20th) she said the doc was doing a phone call with the insurance company. Several more calls to her (no response) I called the insurance company (TRICARE) and they said they only had a request dated the 19th, and no other follow up. They offered to send it over again to that department. I again called the nurse without response so I called the nurse who does the seminars and she did a face to face with the nurse. This was on the first and she did tell me the surgery had been cancelled, but the other nurse would get back to me. Nothing again so I called on the morning of the third without response. Without doubt this has been an ugly long weekend.
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Good morning folks !
India928 replied to heathmcw74's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Doctor preop reequirements vary so very much. Im on preop diet liquidsday #6 of 14. Im a revision from sleeve also. Had sleeve in '08. When Is your date? Im 9/14. -
My mother in law had the band. She hated it. food always got stuck. She got bypass and loves it. You made my day...I have had this band sine 2004 ....misery ...trying to get a revision to Bypass....Thank You....
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Band to Sleeve and other questions!
NoMoBand replied to iamshazza's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Dlucia, Unfortunately, there is a very real possibility of a band to sleeve revision not happening in the same surgery and this is due to how much damage the band has inflicted and repair or how much scar tissue that needs to be removed. The doctor probably has some idea, but, won't know for sure till he/she's inside. Not only are the repairs important, the doctor also takes under consideration how much time you will be under. This is why some doctors refuse to do both at the same time requiring a 2nd surgery for the sleeve. I was lucky that my doctor will do both, but, I was warned that when I woke up I could wake up to the news that band removal was all he could do. I did have lots of scar tissue repair and fortunately he proceeded with my revision. My surgery took a little over 2 hours. -
I want to go on a plant based diet as soon as I get the revision....I like the 4 day vegan 4 days a week!!!Did you see a nutritionist for this plan or is it listed because I want to definitely look into it once I get this horrible band out and a revision to RNY....
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Band to Sleeve and other questions!
NoMoBand replied to iamshazza's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Bandproblems, If nothing is going through and you are completely unfilled, it sounds like you have more damage than what they can see. In my honest opinion and the little time I experienced in between being unfilled and revision, you will gain your weight back, even with regular exercise. Your old eating habits will come back, it's so easy to find that old friend again. One of my concerns was once sleeved I would lose the same amount of weight as I did initially with the band which would leave me skin and bones, but, it doesn't work that way. You will lose weight quickly while you are on the pre-op diet and then the healing stage post op diet, but, once you build up to regular meals your weight loss stabilizes. Your body weight is at a very different stage now before you had the band done and the body now responds differently to weight loss, so, no you won't disappear. lol As far as the stomach size they leave behind for a revision patient depends on how much surgical scar tissue the band has created, thus, this is different for every person, but, the stomach size difference is minimal. Google "bougie size" and you will see the difference in the circumference on the sizes. Once I completed the progression diet after surgery and began eating normally again, I eat the same amount as when I had the band which is about 1/2 a cup. In time, your sleeve stretches a bit and you eat a bit more. What I've researched is usually 1 cup. Last, a UGI only shows if things are going through or not. If you doc hasn't mentioned yet, I would ask for an EGD to see how much damage you may have. Depending on what kind of damage the band has done or doing, your doc may be able to get your insurance to cover the whole revision. Keep us posted. jake -
Hows everyone doing today? Anyone getting nervous or close to there surgery date? As for me I had the sleeve done in 09 and it didnt work well . So doing a revision with bypass on the 22nd and not nervous at all . Ready for it actually started my pre-op diet already and was really supposed to start the pre-op diet on 12th. Its alittle different then the pre-op I had for sleeve. Which was all liquids . This one is simple . Two shakes a day and two small meals . 5oz meat and 1 cup veggies for 10 days . And If I want a snack its sugar free popsicle or jello.
