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Sample Letter for VSG Revision
Soli3l replied to Soli3l's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
When I had Lap Band and Sleeve I had Cigna, they denied my Sleeve but I appealed with my doctor and got approved. Now I have FL Bcbs but no bariactric benefits so in order to get revision approved their rep said I can mention morbid obesity or any co morbidities, only medical complications to see if I could get it preauth. -
Friday, July 20Th - My New Journey Begins!
MsE replied to MsE's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi Everyone! How are you? Surgery went well, my doctor said there was a lil more scar tissue than anticipated. The first night was rough with the waves of nausea, but a little Zofran cleared that up. Got up on Saturday, washed up, went for a walk and I was pooped. Back to bed I went for a few hours until my family came to visit. Took another spin around the hospital floor and I was done for the day...sleep was calling my name. I was released on Sunday and all is going well. I have no appetite but I am making sure I get my fluids and Vitamins in. I'm walking twice a day, no driving yet. I've noticed that if I sit for more than an hour in one spot, I'm a lil stiff and sore when I get up. Yesterday, I braved costco with my dad. Again, I can home and took an hour nap. Each day it's getting better and better. The best decistion I've made was to have the revision surgery! First post-op is in August 1st. I'll keep you posted. Talk to you soon! MsE -
Coffee or no in the beginning ? Surgeon and nutritionist disagree
Sheriberi posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I'm having my 7 year old lapband revised to rny in 4 days ( excited, scared to death, determined ) and I was in my nutrition meeting and she said never ever drink caffeine again, the next day was my final appt with my surgeon and he said that I can have my coffee right after surgery and use protein powder in to replace my creamer. They also disagree on the number of meals, one says 3 healthy meals of protein and the other says add 2 tiny protein snacks in between meals . Please help clear the confusion . I want to heal perfectly and do my part to make that happen -
Not losing fast enough!
marfar7 replied to rmma1000's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel ur pain. I'm almost 7 weeks out and lost 17 lbs. been losing and gaining the same 1-2 lbs for the past 2 weeks. it's getting old really fast. I started at 174 (band revision) so I knew I would lose it slower, but this is ridiculous. I'm almost 2 mths out with only 17 lbs lost. Wish I was 30. Count your blessings. I could cut my calories even more than they are but then I'd be miserable and on a diet. Thats why I got the sleeve in the first place, so I would never diet again. I've already lost a size in clothing and that feels good. Good luck! -
I think the two best surgeons in Mexico are Dr. Aceves and Dr. Rumblaut. Dr. Aceves has done more sleeves, I believe. Dr. Rumblaut has a band himself. They are both very experienced in bariatric surgery, have excellent reputations, and are capable of doing complicated revisions.
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How do you balance your social life?
Successful4me replied to Shea_Shea's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Just order the appetizers. They come in smaller portions & better then ordering a BIG meal. People snack on appetizers so this will allow you to pick & in between conversation you can enjoy yourself as well. This is what I do. I've been banded since 12/22/10 with revision of a new band on 2/11/14. 109.2 lbs gone. Loving Me some Me -
A KC soon to be Sleever in TX
former_vbg replied to former_vbg's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
There are no skilled surgeons in the KC or surrounding area at revisions, particularly with experience of revising from a VBG unfortunately. I hate to say it, but most of them only want to do virgin surgeries here or at the most converting a lap band to the sleeve. I've been to 3 seminars locally and they are all pretty much scared of the VBG due to high risk for leaks. It's frustrating, but at the same time- at least they recognize their limitations. I even went to Topeka where they do DS procedures thinking they would have more skilled surgeons there and they just wanted to convert me to the GB- said I was too high risk for them. So, off to TX I go. -
Sleeve to gastric bypass revision help
Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 replied to ashley1185's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi Ashley I had a band revision to bypass. I had open surgery, not larproscopic, with incision from breastbone to navel and my rib cage cracked apart to deal with band damage, scarring. I knew this, when I went in. And I have NO regrets. No gerd, quick easy recovery, Eating is fine but just small quantities, no real food/Eating drive. I love it so far - I am 6 weeks in... Best wishes to you - I was so nervous just before I nearly backed out, but it has been excellent....... -
Lap Band to Gastric Bypass revision surgery
hollyradley posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Anyone who has military affiliation know if tricare will cover this? -
August 6Th Sleevers
TaiDyed replied to marybethintexas's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
8/6/12 - band to sleeve revision bright and early!! Tomorrow is going to be a very long day getting through with only liquids for the day...but Monday will be here before we know it! Good luck everyone!! -
VBG/gastroplasty to RNY? Any experience out there?
salubrino replied to salubrino's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thanks Cheri_J for your story! I´ve only had to do one upper endoscopy but that´s plenty enough.... And no fighting the insurance either. I live in Europe so here you don´t fight the insurance companies...you fight the public surgery queues instead... I guess it all adds up in the end?! Did your surgery take much longer than normal RNYs? My surgeon has done quite many revisions and says they normally take about twice the time. And did you have any issues with the old band? My worry is that the band will not come out easily and that they will have to postpone the RNY part....would be just my luck. Glad to hear that you have had a good weight loss despite being a revission, thats another fear of mine that it will be less effective the second time around. I´ve gotten to a good start when it comes to pre-op diet and exercise. A bit tired of the monotone liquid diet but less than two weeks to go.. I´m confident that it´ll be worth it. -
Cardiac patients?
Starwarsandcupcakes replied to Capri81's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m almost 3 years post first WLS (and a little over 2 after revision because of gerd). I have a small PFO and a bicuspid aortic valve (diagnosed while getting cleared for WLS). I have PVCs and SVT in my medical chart due to sepsis from a bowel obstruction. I can’t take metoprolol because my resting blood pressure is too low to support it so I get yearly echos and see my cardiologist twice a year. -
What questions should I ask my doctor during my consult?
JWL08 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am considering a revision from the band to bypass. I know little about the process, and bypass in general. I don't know if my insurance will cover it, and right now I am in that awful catch 22 of weighing too little for surgery but too much to have a healthy lifestyle, so there are a lot of ifs there. Assuming all the planets align though, what questions did you have for your doctor? My family is pretty much convinced bypass means I am going to die, so I'd like to calm their fears. Thanks! -
Does anyone out there have PCOS? My 20 year old daughter does. She is going to have revision surgery from band to bypass. We didn't know that the band isn't very effective for women with PCOS. How do you handle mood swings, and sleep problems? Does PCOS go away post surgery? Thanks! Christi
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Thank you, did Dr. Aceves do your band and sleeve. Is a revision doctor and doctor that does all three wls's.
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Yep, he did my band and my revision. A revision surgeon is someone who does a LOT of revisions and I"m not referring to port replacements. If you look on OH MD boards you'll see someone doing 1000 revisions. Those are not true revisions. Fixing a port is not a true revision although some doctors claim it to improve their stats. A revision surgeon is someone who revises you from one surgery type to another. The best docs for revisions in MX are Rumbaut and Aceves.
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It varies Marsha. I paid $17000 for my sleeve in Northern CA (an expensive part of the country). In Mexico, it typically costs around $10,000. There are surgeons in the US who do it cheaper, but I wasn't interested in them for various reasons. However, that's for a virgin sleeve. A revision is going to cost more.
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Sleeve to Bypass info needed
crazzeescrapper replied to crazzeescrapper's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Good luck on your surgery tomorrow! Please keep us posted on how your revision goes. -
Had my band to sleeve surgery on Tuesday
BrokeMyHalo replied to JohnC's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I haven't heard of many people getting a catheter... where was your surgery? Congrats on your revision! I will be joining you on the sleeve side soon! -
lap band to sleeve revision post op day 6
quadmommy replied to kwashington617's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Woo Hoo!! Yes, it is hard work, but you will see the results and know you made the best decision for you. I am out 4 weeks with my revision and down 12 pounds (after a 6 month stall with the band, LOL) Just got back to the gym and doing my RIPPED classes with modifications. -
Had my band to sleeve surgery on Tuesday
cinward2001 replied to JohnC's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was revised on Tuesday, too! Staci, I had my surgery early in the am and NOTHING by mouth until about 2 pm on Wed...after doing the xrays with contrast to check for leaks. I didn't experience any extreme pain, although I did have one bout of severe gas for about 1.5 hrs later that evening. That hurt like hell and the dr had left orders for morphine if I needed it...nurse didn't give it...only gave the "regular" stuff. I didn't find that out until the NEXT day, so instead, I walked, stood, rocked from foot to foot, etc...and it went away. Probably better in the long run that I dealt with it that way vs being doped and in bed. But t the time, I would definitely have preferred being doped! So try not to worry about the pain...sometimes the anticipation of it is worse than the reality. Right now, I'm VERY glad to have my band out. I think the band was causing some irritation and chest discomfort for much longer than I realized. And to be able to lie down without gurgling, sleeping through the night without coughing or reflux...even WITH the surgery incisions and drain is just HEAVEN! -
Thinking about going from Band to Sleeve....
Georgia replied to loohoo63's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/394-band-to-gastric-sleeve-revisions/ Here is the link specifically related to band to sleeve revisions. Good luck. -
Can not stop losing weight ! hit my goal and than some
Scottyd1264 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had revision surgery from the band, and now I cannot stop losing.... Really not a good thing. -
Hey everyone! I know there are a lot of posts on here but I'm new to this site and I'm still a little lost! I currently have a band, have for approx 3 years, the first year I lost 60 pounds, I've gained all but about 15-20 back. I have had no success for approx 2 years now and it sucks! I'm miserable. I recently got new insurance and it covers wls! I have an appointment on Thursday to talk to my doctor who did my original wls to see what options I have. I've done a lot of research and I'm thinking sleeve would be good as I'm sick of failing with this band! Can anyone who has had both please give some feedback/suggestions!? Did you fail with the band and succeed with sleeve? How much have you lost and in how long? How long were you in the hospital? Recovery? Etc!.... Thanks for everyone's time, I look forward to hearing from you!!
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My revision is scheduled for January 25th. I will have the band removed and then have RNY done at the same time. Please keep us updated on your progress!
