Getting "re" Sleeved

[bayareanan 24]

I had a band and lost 40lbs but was always slimming and was disappointed with my weight loss.

So, I had a revision to the sleeve. At first I lost 12 lbs, and then stopped dead. I followed the diet, exercised intermittanly but still didnt lose. The nutritionist where I had surgery had me take Metformin as I take anti-psychotic meds and they are known to cause weight gain. It didnt work.

I have been in touch with the doctor that did my revision and he feels the problem was due to too much scare tissue from the band.He has only had this happen one other time. I am going back on Dec 6 for a "Re" revision.

I am not going to name the doctor as everyone I know, or have seen on the boards have had excellent results.

I am fearful that the same thing will happen again. I know I will have to lose weight if my stomach is smaller,but I am not sold just yet.

Oh, the doctor is doing the new surgery for free. I cant get much better than that.

Has anyone else had this problem?

[Robyn Owens-Miille 132]

I don't know anyone that has had this done but I wanted to wish you good luck.

[rainbows 35]

good luck!!!!!!!!

[blondie1007 51]

I havent had this problem, but I waited a year after having my lapband removed before getting the sleeve to avoid problems like this. I hope all goes well for you.

[Believer 2]

I had my sleeve done in July. It does not work...i can eat waaaay too much. I will have to get it redone as well. Really wanted to have it done this year so I don't have to pay my insurance deductible again. My doc said if he bills it as diagnostic the insurance will pay. I can't squeeze it in this calendar year, though. How did you get your doc to do it for free?

I am nervous to have it redone. I have absolutely no problems...it just isn't small enough...even though my doc swears he used the smallest possible bougie. I have experienced a tremendous amount of hair loss. I am afraid another surgery will make me bald! No joke! Also worried about all other possible complications. It just isnt fair that we have to endure the surgery again.

[bayareanan 24]

I am sorry you too are going through this. It stinks to sit by and listen to everyone's success and be sufferent from lack of weight loss despite the surgery.

I had my surgery done in Mexico by a Doctor who owns the clinic. I am sure he has to pay the anestesiologiest and other surgeon, but since they work for him I am sure the cost is minimal.

The surgeon said this is ony the second time this has happened and I am feel confident he is trying to have a 100% success rate.

I feel blessed.

[Kalipso2 25]

i had revision surgery done in october but luckily i was at a normal BMI when my band slipped. i made myself gain 20 pounds before the revision so i'd have weight to lose during the liquid and mushy stages. well, i'm 6 weeks out and have only lost 10 pounds. so i'm 10 pounds heavier than my goal weight. i'm seriously thinking of going to my old band surgeon to have my xrays looked at from mexico and tell me if things were done properly!

[ozeedonkee 145]

I know of another person who is going to be re-resleeved. They were originally a band too.

[chitowngirl 886]

Wow.. I wish you all well, it was nerve wrecking having to go through this once, but twice, and even three times, because you're a revision. Sorry that you are going through this.

[bayareanan 24]

One thing that is also not in my favor is some of the medication I take. I take 3 Antipsychotics and also an anti depressent. A few months ago the 3rd antipsychotic was added. I gained 12 lbs in 2 WEEKS and didnt change what I was eating, which was on program. So, I dont know how much of the problem is that. Either way I will find out soon enough.