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I did the same thing after my sleeve except that I never really allowed it to work at all. I lost my mom, my father, and my dad within 16 months and my husband was being treated for cancer plus my brother and his family stopped speaking to me. I was horribly depressed and really was hoping to die so I wouldn’t have to cope anymore. I went to grief therapy, then a therapist. Now I’m on an even keel again and was just revised to a bypass on the 8th. Don’t beat yourself up, sometimes we simply have too much to deal with and we tend to be hardest on ourselves. If you were talking to a friend, you wouldn’t beat them up. Just try to take things one day at a time and do the best you can. That’s really all any of us can do. I highly recommend grief therapy if it’s available. Our local hospice group offered it for free and so do some churches. There’s a really good speaker, Dr. Alan Wofelt if you look him up. Maybe he will be in a town near you. Listening to others dealing with grief at different stages helped me feel less alone although I still miss my folks every day. My best lifelong friend died in December and I was able to not go back off the deep end. Be kind to yourself.
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March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Nifer72 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was supposed to have a revision from RNY to distal RNY yesterday but, things didn't go exactly as planned with me yesterday. When do they ever? Surgery was only supposed to be an hour ended up being over 3 hours. Doctor found a lot of adhesions that he had to clear up before he could see exactly what was going on. My previous surgeon from 20 years ago did an older version of the surgery which included a loop that my current surgeon wasn't expecting and made my new surgery more dangerous so he had to fix a hernia that was there and basically had to abort the surgery were planning on doing. Which means I'm going to need a different surgery once I heal up from this one. I am doing okay now of course I'm in some pain I had abdominal surgery yesterday regardless of the changes to our plans. -
Less than 12 hrs now and I will be having my revision to distal bypass. I can't believe it's finally here, but I am so ready!
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March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Nifer72 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well, this is it. My revision surgery is 12.5 hrs away. Seemed like it would never happen and now here it is! -
I am 13 days post op - I did self pay and was a gastric bypass revision. 15k here with an excellent surgeon (worked with him at hospital). So happy with how quickly things went this time.
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One of the problems people face after surgery, especially early on, is the feeling that you have to deny yourself certain things that you've always enjoyed, when that isn't entirely true. If there was a favorite food you had, you can still have it - just a much smaller portion. Or look for an alternative like the previous poster described. I've loved pizza my whole life. My wife and I would order a large pie and I'd eat half of it. I haven't tried pizza since my revision surgery, but after I was sleeved after a few months I would occasionally have ONE slice of pizza which would fill me up and make me feel like I wasn't depriving myself. Sometimes I'd make cauliflower crust pizza which was pretty good once I got the hang of it. They now sell premade cauliflower crust pizza which can be very tasty if you get the right brand. One of my absolute favorite meals that I made after my sleeve was the Eggface Ricotta Bake, it's super easy to prepare and tastes like lasagna. https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1793517 In fact I think I inspired myself, I'm going to make it this weekend!
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Dr. Hart performed my sleeve in 2017. Yes, he’s quiet but if you go in with a list of questions, he will respond. I live in Cleveland, Ohio now. Im having a revision at the Cleveland Clinic to bypass on April 26th. I lost 65 pounds with sleeve. Never regained but stopped losing. Also developed GERD. So bypass is the next step. Good luck with your journey. I miss ATL!!!
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April 2022 Surgery Buddies
beginanew replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
April 26th revision to bypass. Frightened -
This is all overwhelming
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to thinblueline's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Coop, this is a safe space! We're all in the same boat as you or were where you are now. Sure it's easier for some than others, but you can do this. We're here for you! We will help you as much as we can. That's what this community is all about, supporting each other. Sure eating after weight loss surgery is an adjustment, but you adjust. A lot of people say that your taste changes after surgery and you don't even enjoy the foods that you used to. As the weight starts coming off, and your clothes fit better, you realize that you've broke free from the grip that food had on you. I actually miss the restriction that my Lap Band gave me. I'm currently waiting for revision surgery. I had a Lap Band for about 8 years and had it removed last year and now almost ready to get a surgery date for gastric bypass. Best wishes to you Coop! You got this! 💪 -
Anyone here have GERD or LPR (Silent Reflux) after surgery?
catwoman7 replied to yesno789's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
in most cases, gastric bypass improves if not outright cures GERD. Mine went completely away for 2-3 years. I do have issues occasionally now, but it's really minor reflux rather than GERD. Nothing a couple of Tums can't deal with (as well as not eating things that might set it off). And it's just occasionally - not every day like it was before surgery (and certainly much milder). P.S. I had gastric bypass almost seven years ago. Not a revision. I chose bypass over sleeve because I had GERD. -
Anyone here have GERD or LPR (Silent Reflux) after surgery?
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to yesno789's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm in the process of revising from Band to Bypass due to GERD. Good Lord, I hope I don't get GERD again after the Bypass. That's supposed to cure it. My sister in law has LPR, but she's not a wls patient. Her father had it and it led to his esophageal cancer. So this sort of thing terrifies me. -
Anyone here have GERD or LPR (Silent Reflux) after surgery?
yesno789 posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi All, Does anyone here have GERD and/or LPR (Silent Reflux) after gastric bypass surgery? If so, can you please advise: 1. How long ago you had the gastric bypass surgery (and if you had revision from sleeve to bypass)? 2. When your symptoms of GERD and/or LPR started? 3. If you have managed to treat it? I have LPR and am struggling. So other people's experiences would be appreciated. Thanks all. -
Now thinking if canceling surgery 🥺
Happy Stylist replied to Happy Stylist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
If that happens maybe I'll be on social security and have Medicaid. Maybe it will pay for a revision surgery lol. -
Now thinking if canceling surgery 🥺
Esi replied to Happy Stylist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgeon explained that a minority of people will have Gerd after surgery. He said that for the vast majority of those people, medicine alleviates it. He said there is a small percentage, I forget whether it was one or 3%, for whom the medicine does not work, and they need revision surgery. -
Now thinking if canceling surgery 🥺
DaisyAndSunshine replied to Happy Stylist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was given the option of Sleeve vs Bypass but chose bypass because I didn't want the risk of revision if GERD and also wanted a surgery that had better statistics to back up given my history of PCOS. So have you considered of Bypass? I think out of pocket means it may little more expensive for you to get bypass but do give it a thought and do your research to ease your nerves. Also like others mentioned, you shouldn't get intimidated by certain some a experiences. If some have had not so great experience, there are also others out here who have found success and turned a new leaf in their lives. Every experience is different and not everyone is going to describe their detailed medical history here. So best option for you is to speak to your surgical team and see what they have to say about your dilemma. -
I'm impatient for my revision, but I don't have anxiety over it. I've never really been an anxious type person. But I've read enough about anxiety to know that it sucks for those that battle it. I hope your anxiety eases up and pre op passes smoothly and quickly for you. 🤗
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Other reasons for surgery
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to Grider's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my Lap Band removed last April and awaiting revision to RNY also. And yeah I'm having to do the regular pre op program with my surgeon... -
Dr Sanborn - Chattanooga TN
Toomany#s replied to Weightloss55's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hi PB&J, I had my one week post-op appointment today. I don’t even feel like I had a surgery. I’m a little bit tired, but that’s all. I think they do many, many surgeries and have plenty of experience. I’m sorry for your disappointment regarding the sleeve, but it’s much better to know that it’s not a good option. I had the sleeve and ended up with the upper chest pain of GERD without actually having reflux. This surgery was a revision to bypass. One surgery is better than two, lol. -
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I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I did the same thing! With my Lap Band, if I got nervous or stressed, my band would tighten up. Like get swollen and I couldn't get food down. I'm really hoping that things will be different after this revision. -
healthy choices at popular US fast food places
Guest replied to a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I once got a seed stuck in my lap band and had to get it removed under sedation. It's what prompted me to get the revision, it's no kind of life to be taken down by a single sunflower seed. -
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I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I rarely dine out. I always felt it was such a temptation and I'd screw up because I have less control over what goes into my food. Hopefully after this revision it'll be easier to dine out. Cause also when I had my Lap Band, I'd often have to leave the table due to food getting stuck. It became stressful. -
RNY Revison 10.2.22
catwoman7 replied to Karen Dean's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
candy cane syndrome used to be pretty common with RNY. You almost never hear about it any more. I think this is the second time I've seen a posting on it in the seven years I've been on here. They've modified that surgery so that people don't get that any more -but then, you had your original surgery before they made that change. I'm glad to hear you were able to get a revision! -
Issue of GERD with sleeve is definitely there. There are also some surgical complications that would hover our heads. But that is the reason why surgeons and doctors opt for surgery on the "pros outweighs the cons" concept. If you're worried of sleeve giving your GERD, look at the bypass option. Bypass is even used for long term GERD cure. There are also people on the forum who have had revision from sleeve to bypass because of GERD. So it isn't like you're stuck with having GERD for lifetime. You can do your research on bypass or if your mind is set on VSG, ask your doctor the options of PPI, revision to bypass etc etc etc if you end up with GERD-y complication. Good luck.
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RNY Revison 10.2.22
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to Karen Dean's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Congrats on the revision and weight loss! -
My original RNY was done in December 2000, and it was very successful, I lost 12 stone and life was good! I started to regain around 10 years post op nothing too drastic, but I had awful GERD and I was still vomiting sometimes which I thought was odd. Anyway fast forward to 2022 and I went to see about a revision, turns out after a gastroscopy I had a rare complication called candy cane syndrome and a fistula from the pouch to the old stomach! I went in for what should have been keyhole to end up having a full open operation as the surgeon could not find where one of the limbs from my previous surgery was connected to and my intestines were twisted (apparently called an intestinal hernias). Great it was not! I am now almost 5 weeks tomorrow post operation and getting back on my feet. I have been surprised at the weight loss 24lbs currently, which I guess will slow down as I only have 70lbs to loose now. I am also really shocked at the level of aftercare you get now! I'm at the soft food stage, and yesterday I found out I cannot eat fish pie yet! Two hours of pain then eventually throwing it all up. I had truly forgotten how horrible that is, my chest hurt and my throat was still sore this morning. Hoping it is not too soon after the surgery to be ill after eating, but pleased it's done and I can move on with it now.
