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VSG to RNY - Not excited
catwoman7 replied to stpatty's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
VSG pretty much replaced the lapband a few years ago as the non-RNY option. It was still pretty new when I had my surgery, so I wasn't sure I wanted to go there (besides the fact I had GERD...). I was a little worried it might become "Lapband 2". I think at this point it's been around long enough to have proven itself - but yes, there do some to be a lot of people who end up revising. -
Band to sleeve revision scheduled for October 20th.
mbmoore2518 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am having a band to sleeve revision on October 20th. I am super excited and any advice would be welcome. I had an easy recovery after the lap band surgery but my band slipped after a year and I am now getting the sleeve. Thanks in advance. -
From the album: my walk through WLS
1 1/2 years after revision. 165 pounds and still working on at least 20 more pounds. -
Band to sleeve revision in Guadalajara
helen 1959 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hello there I'm thinking of having a band to sleeve revision. Has anyone out there had this procedure in Guadalajara with Dr's Osuna, Lopez or Diaz? I would be really grateful for any feedback. Thanks! -
Anyone have Cigna and had a revision from band to sleeve approved?
mscandy4you posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone have Cigna and got covered for a revision from band to sleeve, even though my plan states weight loss surgery is only covered once per lifetime, but on the Internet it states cigna does cover revisions for certain reasons. Anyone else have a similar issue? I would really love some feed back on this. Thanks -
Has anyone had to have a stent placed after band to rny revision? I have had my stent 8 days and I have beem hospitalized for 3 days and now receive IV fluids and meds around the clock at home. I need to know someone had success from the stent I will be bed ridden for 3 weeks to keep it in. I have not eatem in 15 weeks since I started my pre op liquid diet. I have been on clear liquids amd need advise and encouragement to continue.
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Did You Insurance Pay For Band To Sleeve Revision?
AmberK1026 replied to Gigi_Girl's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have a slipped band and I just got approval from my insurance company on Monday (Aetna) for removal of the band and revision to the sleeve!!! Surgery date is scheduled for May 29th! -
ERODED BAND STORY [DISCOVERY, INSURANCE, REVISION, ETC.]
Annabell1 replied to ERNJN's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am in the same boat as you. I do not have a high bmi any more and have had all my fill out. I think I have an ulcer I am being treated with carafate . I need an endoscope too if not better in a month. I had an upper go with severe reflux. On 2 proton in every day and 1 Zantac and carafate. I want to be revised to sleeve but my insurance won't consider me because of low bmi. I paid cash for my band and it has done well until this last year. I have gained 18 pounds in 1 1/2 years. I was banded in July 2008. I was down to 158 but now back up to 176. I am so tired from lack of sleep. Some days I barely make it. I just want my stomach fixed come off all this medicine and get the sleeve but I will have to pay I am afraid. I have Humana insurance. Any one have this insurance? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
November 17, 2010 surgery day weight was 244. Today, October 27, 2011 my weight is 167. The lapband seems too tight. I have no Fluid at all in my band. My surgeon is talking about removing standard band and replacing with large band. He doesn't know why I am reacting too it this way. The band hasn't slipped at all. I have had problems with keeping food down for months. Since the surgery, I have no hunger issues at all. I have to force myself to stop and eat. I am concerned that I am losing too much weight. I have had upper endoscopy and barium xray. Fluid does slowly flow through. Has anyone had this problem. Thanks Frank
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So I was revised 5/27. I’m feeling great... went to bed and awoke with a horrendous bruise on the left side of my belly button ... incision site. Didn’t have a bruise when I went to bed. It’s hard large and painful. Feels like a baseball underneath. All the others are greenish as it’s been over a week. I called the emergency service for my surgeon and his associate called me back. Just said if no fever it’ll be okay. ER if I want but with COVID unsure I wanna go but I had surgery and everything was impeccably clean. Maybe CITYMD. maybe it needs to be drained? 👩🏼⚕️
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I work at the hospital ...and I have taken care of so many people that have had the lap band and have had so many problems afterwards with infection and various other things. I think they need to revise the way they do this procedure or at least the material that they use. I kno there have been some successful cases but the successful sleeves completely outweighed the successful lap bands I've seen.
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No one here seems to have anything good to say about the band. It probably has to do with the number of posters who had bad experiences and are now getting sleeve revisions. I know that I originally was going to get the band but after reading so many posters with issues it changed my mind.
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Has anyone in this group had a revision from band or gastric sleeve? Gastric sleeve patient already gaining weight? Wrong choice?
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How long is the surgery? hospital stay and home recovery from Sleeve to Bypass?
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Any post-op sleevers revising to the bypass
heart_RN replied to Titaniumsleeved2014's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Following. I had the VSG in 2012. I initially lost 125 lbs. I have gained 25 back. I have terrible reflux. I had an EGD on Friday and the GI doc said he expects to recommend a revision to the full bypass. I have no idea what to expect as far as eating differences, recovery time, and if it is possible to lose additional weight. My surgeon said he usually only sees a 15-20 lb additional weight loss from a revision. Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Any post-op sleevers revising to the bypass
Titaniumsleeved2014 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, all I'm looking for anyone that has underwent a revisional surgery from the sleeve to the bypass.... I'm currently in the process of trying to get insurance approval which I'm not really concerned with just would like to hear some experiences with this procedure -
Revision Surgery Weight Loss...
PEvette posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
When I was talking to my surgeon on yesterday, he told me that the range of weight loss was between 60-80% He told me that because I have a band and it has been in for almost 7 years the top of my stomach (my pouch) is probably expanded some ( it has a little) he said that it would effect the amount of weight I would lose with the Sleeve, he expects me to be more to the 60% end of the percentage.... My question is, is there any revisioners who have achieved the 80% mark, I truly believe I can get to the 80% (I know how I am when my back is against the wall, I'm a fighter) and I am praying I can lose 100% of my excess weight, I'm starting now... I just would like to hear from you... thanks -
Yay! I am so glad you are doing so well. I had a revision as well and I totally agree about the "crap band." Enjoy the new you! I bet you will be doing lots of shopping very soon.
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Band to Sleeve Revision; Dr. Kim
dbrar88 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
After having my band for 3 years, I have finally decided after much research to visit with a physician about revising to the sleeve. My band was great the first year and a half, helping me lose 100 pounds. But, I have basically been at a standstill since. And, I wanted so much to be at a much lighter place at this point out. So, I give thanks to my band getting me to this point, but now time to move on! After reviewing physicians from San Antonio and the DFW area, I have chosen to meet with Dr. Kim. I know a few of you on here have used him. What can I expect? Are there specific questions that I need to ask that help you on your revision journey?? How long after meeting with him were you able to schedule surgery? Did you have to stay overnight in the hospital or was the procedure performed as outpatient? i was self pay with my band, and will more than likely be the same with the sleeve. I am excited to move with my life and with less weight! I thoroughly believe that if the sleeve had been much more widely used 3 years ago, I definitely would have chosen that route instead of the band. I have visitied with my band physician about the "stall" in weight loss and have been told everyone hits a plateau. Yes, I do believe that, but not for 1 1/2 years. I can get a fill now and it provides "good" restriction for about a week, and then it's back to a minimal restriction. I was concerned about pouch dilation or slippage, but they assure me that all is find and my pouch is perfect!! Thanks in advance for all your advice! I am so glad that I have found this board and people who are going through the same band issues as I have had!!! Thanks a million!!!! Deb -
REVISION Stories
2muchfun replied to mommymaverick's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
There's an entire forum for what you ask for: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/394-band-to-gastric-sleeve-revisions/ -
My name is Emily. I had the lap band in 2007 and I have not been as successful as I had intended. To me, it seems that having the lap band has only created more issues in my life. Since having the lap band I have been unable to actually sit down and have a meal or drink. The doctors have tried everything and the problem remains. I have recently decided to undergo a band to sleeve revision rather then just a band removal. I am interested to hear from everyone regarding their experiences but would like to hear about anyone else who has had this revision. I am hesitant but my cousin has the sleeve and has been extremely successful. Also, I am interested to hear from anyone who can recommend a good dr in the spring, tx area.
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Lapband Revision On On 10/29
slippinawayMI replied to wgking28's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had a revision october 24th due to the band port leaking. I was banded december of 2004 and never reached my goal with it, wasn't able to get adjusted just right and then within the last couple months found that the port was leaking. My surgeon decided that because of the problems I had, instead of putting in another band, he would convert me to the sleeve. I am one week out and feel great. Hope you can get turned around.- 1 reply
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Hi all, I was revised on September 16. Any other revised people out there?
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I had my lap band placed over 10 years (when I was 57) and had left shoulder pain immediately after surgery. My clueless surgeon didn't know why. I had all the fill removed a year later. I got the left shoulder pain when I was eating and knew it was my stop signal. I switched to another surgeon who said the band can irritate the phrentic nerve and that could be the cause so I thought getting it removed would solve that problem. I have always hated the band for a variety of issues but getting stuck was the biggest. So fast forward to 16 days ago when I got it removed. I woke up with left shoulder pain and they said it was gas, etc. and it did improve until about 6 days ago when it got worse and is more of less constant. My surgeon (different from the first two) doesn't know why and said I should see a gastro, orthopedic or PCP. I also have developed a burning, greasy feeling in my throat that I didn't have prior to the removal. I have been on Nexium for many years. My surgeon said everything looked fine, no erosion, no hiatal hernia, as he also did an endoscopy. Has anyone had either of these problems and if so how were they resolved, if they were? Thank you.
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Band with Sleeve Plication Revision
M2G replied to genepha's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Wow, I guess I'm having a hard time envisioning a band AND a plication. I have not had a band, the VSG was my first WLS, but (this is totally just my opinion) if it were up to me I would just do the VSG. I know some people have a hard time with the idea that it is permanent, but honestly isn't that what EVERYONE who has WLS is looking for? Permanent weight loss? Good luck with your revision, I think there is a plication board on here too, that you might want to check out.
