VSG to RNY Revision. Anyone?

[d258 26]

Hi Y'all,

I had VSG in April 2016. Lost 53 pounds since day of surgery weight bur regained 30 pounds. I've had terrible reflux and was diagnosed with Gerd, and I have a revision scheduled for July 15. Anyone else in this situation? Do you feel as excited about this time around as last time? I don't, and that's really bothering me...

[allies journey 144]

Hey ,

I had severe reflux before my sleeve in October 2016.After surgery only 6 weeks of relief from the reflux and then it was way worse than before to the point of taking 10 pills a day instead of 2.

I am currently waiting for approval from my insurance companies for the RNY revision surgery and was just diagnosed with barrett's esophagus due to the reflux getting soooooo much worse.

I can't wait to get the surgery done and praying for approval.

Congratulations on your journey and your surgery appointment. Keep updating us on your progress. Oh i did lose 87 lbs the first year but gained 22 back. Still fighting to get the extra back off.

Allie in SC

[taylormomto6 74]

I had sleeve 10/2013, lost 60lbs, gained it back, had some reflux but not terrible. Was revised to rny 2/12/19, SW 230, CW 190, no complications, no food intolerances that I know of (haven’t had any sugar, Pasta, bread or rice). So far so good.

[jb1809 19]

I had VSG surgery on 3/18/19 had one week of smooth sailing and then all hell broke loose had every complication you can think of. I was subsequently converted to a bypass of 4/11/2019 and I am grateful that I have had no issues at all other then I still am having issues meeting my Protein goals. The good news is i have lost 53 pounds and I am probably only another 30 from goal weight.

[taylormomto6 74]

On 05/11/2019 at 11:45, jb1809 said:

I had VSG surgery on 3/18/19 had one week of smooth sailing and then all hell broke loose had every complication you can think of. I was subsequently converted to a bypass of 4/11/2019 and I am grateful that I have had no issues at all other then I still am having issues meeting my Protein goals. The good news is i have lost 53 pounds and I am probably only another 30 from goal weight.

You’ve been through a lot, but you’ve made fabulous progress! Congratulations

[jb1809 19]

Just now, taylormomto6 said:

15 minutes ago, jb1809 said:

I had VSG surgery on 3/18/19 had one week of smooth sailing and then all hell broke loose had every complication you can think of. I was subsequently converted to a bypass of 4/11/2019 and I am grateful that I have had no issues at all other then I still am having issues meeting my Protein goals. The good news is i have lost 53 pounds and I am probably only another 30 from goal weight.

You’ve been through a lot, but you’ve made fabulous progress! Congratulations

Thank you... I must add that this forum really helped me get through a really bad stretch.

[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,004]

Hiya @jb1809

My surgeon only does RNY now - mostly because of the reflux issues but also the much higher incidence of weight regain with sleeve. Myself, I am a band to RNY revision. And the RNY is SO SO SO much better - a doddle by comparison!

Sure, the surgery is a bit of a drag, but I love ‘working’ the RNY. I reached and surpassed my goals, but mostly this time, knowing it was my last shot, I have changed. My new style of eating - well, I am just starting to like it. I went on a 5 mile walk during the week (had some time to kill before a flight so walked to the airport, saved $50 on the cab as well!) and half way, needed a toilet stop, rationalised having it as a burger place, along with a burger. And was a bit surprised at how little enjoyment this once-staple-of-my-eating gave me! I so prefer the light feeling of eating healthy now. And the added taste to a salad from pomegranate seeds, or spices, or lime dressing, or olives. I never thought that would change!

But - no lie here - it took consistent work. And I guess will require effort, some days, for a while yet!

Good luck with it. You know you can lose weight - throw yourself in hook line and sinker, I reckon!!

Edited May 11, 2019 by Biddy zz 🏳️🌈

[Frustr8 7,886]

And I guess surgeon's do what they are most comfortable with. I believe Blossom Bariatrics in Nevada only does VSG, they must not care to do RNY after all.

[bubbz333 49]

7 hours ago, d258 said:

Hi Y'all,

I had VSG in April 2016. Lost 53 pounds since day of surgery weight bur regained 30 pounds. I've had terrible reflux and was diagnosed with Gerd, and I have a revision scheduled for July 15. Anyone else in this situation? Do you feel as excited about this time around as last time? I don't, and that's really bothering me...

I had the sleeve surgery in April 2017 and I'm scheduled to get RNY on Monday because of GERD also. I remember being sooo excited to get the sleeve, I didn't get nervous at all until I got on the operating table. This time around I'm super nervous and much less excited.

I think it's normal to be nervous and not so excited about having to get another operation.

I have to keep reminding myself that I'm doing this to prevent some serious damage to my esophagus later down the line and it will be freaking awesome to be able to lay flat when I sleep for a change.

[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,004]

3 hours ago, Frustr8 said:

And I guess surgeon's do what they are most comfortable with. I believe Blossom Bariatrics in Nevada only does VSG, they must not care to do RNY after all.

I guess. And my guy had converted many of his band patients years back, so he stopped. And now half his work is converting vsg patients... and some badly shaped RNY stomachs too, I might add.

[RickM 1,753]

4 hours ago, Frustr8 said:

And I guess surgeon's do what they are most comfortable with. I believe Blossom Bariatrics in Nevada only does VSG, they must not care to do RNY after all.

So true; the surgeon that now runs our support group does a good business revising RNYs to the DS (as does the surgeon who did my VSG). They all have a place in the world, and different procedures work better for different patients. And, the surgeons tend to gravitate toward what they find works best for most of their patients. The VSG, while a straightforward procedure in concept, has lots of subtleties and nuances when you get into them in detail, and these take time and practice to master, so I can see some surgeons giving up on them if they are already well skilled with the RNY. OTH, several of the docs I have worked prefer the DS as they have developed those skills, and reserve the RNY for only specific cases where the DS or VSG isn't appropriate.

It's all a big YMMV thing.

[d258 26]

On 5/11/2019 at 2:34 PM, bubbz333 said:

I had the sleeve surgery in April 2017 and I'm scheduled to get RNY on Monday because of GERD also. I remember being sooo excited to get the sleeve, I didn't get nervous at all until I got on the operating table. This time around I'm super nervous and much less excited.

I think it's normal to be nervous and not so excited about having to get another operation.

I have to keep reminding myself that I'm doing this to prevent some serious damage to my esophagus later down the line and it will be freaking awesome to be able to lay flat when I sleep for a change.

I hope it goes well for you tomorrow!

[bubbz333 49]

23 hours ago, d258 said:

I hope it goes well for you tomorrow!

Thank you! I'm in my hospital room now. Surgery went well and I actually feel really good. Little bit of pain here and there but the nurses here are great about keeping me medicated lol

[allies journey 144]

Hey,

So glad you are doing great!!!

Keep me posted on your progress and have a great day .

I am having the last test today before my surgeon submits all the tests to the insurance companies for approval for the RNY revision surgery.

Allie

[A.Marie328 33]

I had the sleeve in Nov. 2015 and due to GERD and regain, I'm getting a revision to bypass in 2 weeks. I'm currently on my pre-op diet and I'm super nervous but hoping for relief and to get to my goal weight.