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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.
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Revision from RNY to Distal RNY questions
Nifer72 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had RNY 21 years ago, I'm scheduled for a revision from proximal RNY (standard one most people get) to a Distal RNY where they make the roux limb longer by bypassing more small intestine than they do on the standard RNY. I'm getting this distal revision done Monday March 21st (6 more sleeps! Yikes!). My Dr says he does them as out patient, which kinda boggles my mind (I figured at least an overnight stay), and I'll go home same day. Has anyone else experienced this? I know there aren't many distal rivisioners that I've run across. -
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TOURQUE REVISION ?
liveaboard15 replied to alfwc1's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
LOL yup. Tore revision came up. Interesting. Never heard of that before. -
TOURQUE REVISION ?
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to alfwc1's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I believe they meant Tore revision. I think autocorrect got them, lol. It's a revision for gastric bypass that is performed endoscopically. They make the pouch smaller by plicating and stapling a smaller pouch. -
TOURQUE REVISION ?
liveaboard15 replied to alfwc1's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
What is a tourque revision? I tried googling that and only car engine stuff came up. Welcome to the group btw. Make sure you fill out your sidebar with your information, It comes in handy when answering questions. It can be done by editing your profile. and 17 years ago you had gastric Bypass?? WOW how did that go? What was your starting weight and what is your current weight? -
Any one have a tourque revision ? I am having one tomorrow. Had gastric bypass 17 years ago.
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A new 2022 study was just published about results 6 months out. 20% of men /40% of women end up with reflux. This is not the reflux you think you know. This is a sip of water needs meds /and or tums. If you’re just fat, but relatively healthy - this isn’t for you. I regret it. If you’re going to die without it - then YES - get it. If you have kids, jumping and playing with them gets risky - so does most exercise. Yes, you might get lucky and be part of the 60% - but those aren’t great odds….and many get reflux a few years later, and this study is only 6 months out. Many are ok taking the PPI medication because it seems to do the trick and doctors just want you out of their hair. The meds are a huge cancer risk and makes many nauseous. I’ve been nauseous for 17 years! I’m thin, but have been sickly the entire time. I so miss the “fat” me. I had to leave a profession I loved, am always exhausted, need iron infusions, etc.…search “iron infusions”, “vsg revision”, . “gerd”in here. I find the people who are most happy with vSG are people who were losing their life to obesity. if you’re just “fat”, but can walk, work, love, play, etc. - don’t do it.
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Hi there. I had a revision from sleeve to mini bypass about 6 weeks ago. In that time, I've had quite a bit of diarrhoea and loose stools. Sorry for the TMI. It's really gross to me, too. My poop is green and smells UNHOLY. Is this going to last forever? I traveled to the Uk over the weekend and I was concerned about toilet access. Can anyone advise? Thank you.
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Dr Sanborn - Chattanooga TN
Weightloss55 replied to Weightloss55's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Thanks for sharing your experience! Glad you are on the mend. I will complete all of my pre op requirements at the end of the month so hope to get surgery in May. I will definitely be sure to be first. Still unsure about which type to get. I don’t have reflux and the sleeve is easier if I ever need a revision, but may loose more weight with bypass. Decisions… -
Was just checking in and updating some of my photos, I'm 12 years out from my first surgery and 4 years out from my revision.
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Weight loss with revision
Tomo replied to Chelsea0604's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Revision VSG to RNY due to Gerd. From the beginning of the revision process, I've lost 78 lbs in 7 months, and it is much faster & easier than before revision. I'm currently losing steadily 6.5 to 9 lbs a month. I've passed goal and slowly trying to work up to maintenance calories. -
For those that have developed a marginal ulcer after revision, what did you drink? I'm losing my mind. Even my shakes I put a shot of espresso. I live for coffee. Seems like most tea is off limits. I need suggestions. It's been 2 months of this & surgeon just said at least another 3 months of carafate 3 times a day hoping it will heal by then because it's still angry
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Weight loss with revision
Tufflaw replied to Chelsea0604's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I've noticed the weight loss is slower after the revision but still moving at a steady clip. I had my revision to bypass in Nov 2021 so still losing but I'm noticing more plateaus and slowdowns, it eventually starts moving again though so no concerns. -
After your revision how much extra weight did you loose after? Did it come off slower than the first surgery?
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Bypass revision after sleeve? 8 years post op Sleeve
shriner37 replied to Tink22-sleeve's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I was sleeved in 2015 and just went through the revision from sleeve to bypass about 3 1/2 weeks ago. So as I'm still in recovery mode I can't really provide a full answer all of your questions. 1. Reason for conversion: I developed a hiatal hernia where part of the sleeve had slipped up through the opening of the diaphragm into the chest cavity, which was causing chest discomfort and only allowing me to eat a couple ounces of food at a meal. After doing an EGD my surgeon was concerned enough to schedule my revision within a week. He said if they just fixed the hernia there was a high likelihood it would recur with the sleeve. If he converted to bypass he said there was a very low likelihood I'd have any further problems. I also had GERD issues from the sleeve which I wanted to address. 2. Post-op period: I'd say for me it was essentially the same. I had the same surgeon and facility which were both great. Recovery plan is the same for both surgeries (clear liquid, full liquid, puree, soft solids, etc.) I had a bit more pain with the bypass but I'm 7 years older than when I had the sleeve. 3. Best and worst part: Can't really answer this yet, except to say it's nice to lose some additional weight (I never hit my goal with the sleeve) but it's tough to have to start over with the recovery. 4. Dumping: Haven't experienced it yet, but I am just up to about 2 to 2.5 oz of soft protein so I have not been able to even try anything that might cause dumping. My thought on the revision is if you are experiencing significant GERD it is definitely worth considering. GERD can cause Barret's esophagus and ultimately lead to esophageal cancer if not kept in check. Having had a relative who died of that cancer in her early 50's I was concerned enough to want to solve it if I could. -
Band to Sleeve question about work
Tufflaw replied to Suzypress's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was able to drive a few days after both surgeries (I had sleeve, then revision to bypass). I'm surprised they're sending you home the same day of the surgery however. Regardless, by Monday you should be OK to sit at a desk and answer the phone, just make sure you schedule some time every two hours to walk around a bit. -
Sleeve revisions
Tufflaw replied to Chelsea0604's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I did sleeve to bypass revision. Same number of incisions, except they had to put a drain in for a week after the bypass. Same level of pain/uncomfortable, which was not a lot in my case. I only took the painkillers for two days and stopped because I didn't need them. I think I felt worse immediately after surgery when I had the bypass, but that may be because I was out for a longer period of time so I was more groggy. That was just in the hospital though, it felt about the same when I got home. -
Sleeve or Bypass? Confused
SleevedK replied to GinSunflowers's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
While it is indeed standard practice to repair hiatal hernias with a gastric sleeve operation, I don't think any doctor can guarantee you that your hiatal hernia will never come back. The things I've read indicate that the gastric sleeve seems to make your stomach MORE likely to herniate (since a sleeved stomach is narrower and therefore can slide up through the diaphragm hiatus more easily than a normal stomach). I know for a fact that there are some gastric sleeve patients who have had multiple hiatal hernia repairs after the surgery (and others who were told to convert to a bypass because of their hernias). As far as the acid reflux issue, worse acid reflux is a known risk of the gastric sleeve. Some people are lucky and have no issues, but others do develop acid reflux for the first time after the sleeve or have much worse acid reflux after the sleeve. I would definitely ask him about why he thinks that this is not a concern in your situation and what his plan would be for how to deal with it if your acid reflux does get worse after the surgery. (If he tells you that you would just take a PPI for the acid if it gets worse after surgery, keep in mind that PPIs are not enough to control the acid for some people who have really bad acid reflux after the sleeve). You are smart to be thinking about these issues before your surgery. Personally, I deal with both acid reflux and a hiatal hernia after the sleeve (and no I didn't have a hiatal hernia before the sleeve - they looked for it when they did the sleeve). Knowing what I know now, I never would have gotten the sleeve. I think the bypass has stood the test of time better than the sleeve has - after decades of experience with the bypass, surgeons know the risks of the bypass and are better at managing them, whereas problems with the sleeve are often handled by just converting over to the bypass anyway. Just look at all the stories on the revision forum about people converting from sleeve to bypass because of sleeve problems: https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1302-revision-weight-loss-surgery-forums-new/ -
I’m starting the revision process because of gerd. Can anyone tell me if the pain from the sleeve surgery is comparable to the full bypass??
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When am I gonna lose some freaking weight?!?!
ShoppGirl replied to lori's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I know that weight loss with revision is typically slower and somewhat less. Also if you weigh less on surgery day your loss will be less because you don’t have as much to lose. -
When am I gonna lose some freaking weight?!?!
lori posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had a revision from sleeve to mini bypass over two weeks ago and have followed everything to a "t" including daily walks and have lost like 3lbs!!!! When I had my sleeve 7years ago I was prolly 15 lbs down the first two weeks!!! Can someone say something to make me feel better ❤️🩹 -
Yeah, it's almost like we're more likely to need them. I keep saying this - the second we understand obesity as something other than a moral failure, this whole system needs to be revised top to bottom.
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Bypass revision after sleeve? 8 years post op Sleeve
GreenTealael replied to Tink22-sleeve's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi! I was sleeved in 2017 and converted to bypass in 2019. 1) Your reasons for conversion from the sleeve to bypass. I wish I did the revision as soon as my symptoms started (GERD) Instead of waiting couple years but I didn’t understand that I was actually experiencing GERD. I just kept trying to rework my diet to see if the symptoms never occurred to me it was something that I could not fit without surgical intervention. 2) What was the post op period like compared with sleeve? It was a easier than when I was sleeved, I don’t know why but I’m grateful 3) What is the best and worst part of having the bypass? To me the bypass is almost exactly like having sleeved, I can’t tell the difference Until I remember the difference in restrictive feelings during eating. With a slave restriction was high in my chest almost near my throat. With the bypass I feel the heaviness disinterest in food. Some days if I eat and dryer proteins source (like grilled chicken breast) I can feel both types of restrictions. 4) Any dumping issues? Yes I do experience dumping although it’s well managed now. I do have a few additional food restrictions than I did it with the sleeve. I cannot eat really sweet things. Or if I do it is literally one bite and I’m done. I rather not feel terrible over food if I can prevent it.
