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Revision people help!
babelfish5 replied to dustinwhall's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Just had my revision on the 4th and am still recovering. It's defiantely correct that the sleeve is much tougher to recover from than the band. But, so far it's worth it. I can already tell a difference. I had problems from my band from the beginning. The sliming, the vomiting, the pain. Turns out that my band surgeon put a metal band around my stomach instead of a beveled plastic band (what he was supposed to do). The metal band had cut a groove into my stomach and the band had adheased. Luckily for me, the groove and adhesion was in a part of my stomach that was going to get ut out anyway. My sleeve surgeon said that in a year or 2 I was going to have a real big problem. So, I now think that the sliming and vomiting your seeing isn't normal and could indicate a problem I hope not. But, I was lucky and decided to get mine revised before my issue got very serious. I think it's very worth it to revise. -
HELP & ADVICE - SHOULD I DO THE REVISION?
dvons replied to mecub71's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Long time bander here. I didn't have a hard time with it and lost a significant amount of weight. I did PB a lot and my esophagus had issues off and on. I stalled at 100 lb weight loss and am now going to have the revision. I was told the sleeve will help me continue my journey till I hit goal weight with far less side effects. Hope this helps. -
HELP & ADVICE - SHOULD I DO THE REVISION?
UsernameTaken replied to mecub71's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have had the band for 9 years and suffered with it as well... I revised to bypass (my personal choice) 2 months ago and even though I had complication, I love it. I ate chicken today and didn't have horrible "stuck" episode! It was amazing! I wish I have done his so many years ago! -
Not loosing weight after one point !
Muñekita replied to Neossa's topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
I had a band revision to mgb at the beiggining of April, lost only about 21 lbs and haven't lost any more -
I have Medicare thru United health care and Medicaid. I'm trying to get a revision from lap band to Ru N Y.... I have a BMI of 35 and comorbidities, also have a complication with my hernia slipping into my band. My insurance girl says due to the complication I don't have to do the diet, I called my insurance before I started my journey and they said they would cover it if medically necessary, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they will approve due to my complication. I'm quiteow income and live on food stamps so I'm wondering if any of my local grocers carry whey Protein that says nutrition instead of supplement so it's covered by food stamps. I hope everyone who is attempting to be approved will do so. Thanks for listening and sharing your stories. Sent from my SM-G550T1 using the BariatricPal App
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Hello Gloria, I also live in Augusta... Going to have Revision from Band to Sleeve July 8th, 2013~ Excited but somewhat nervous.. I was banded April 19th 2010... post band, I lost about 40 lbs and Now have gained most of that back.. I am not nervous about My surgery~ I am Nervous about AFTER the surgery... what should I expect? Dr.Michael Blaney is My Surgeon... Hope you have a GREAT Day!
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I am so scared! Is this normal?
Camella posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I'm scheduled to have a revision from a sleeve to a mini gastric bypass in 5 weeks. I am way more scared than the first surgery. I think in part because I know what to expect post op (I had an awful recovery last time). Has anyone else felt like this before their revision? -
Just converted my Sleeve to the SADI-S and have millions of questions....
Entrise replied to wlssuccess's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
I am so glad that you are feeling so much better and that your body is adjusting. I'm doing a lot better these days myself. I actually am beginning to experience some constipation. I began taking a liquid supplement by Bluebonnet called Calcium Magnesium Citrate Plus Vitamin D3. It helps me tremendously by keeping me regular and soft. I take it every evening along with my evening Vitamins and medications. I have progressed to solid foods and have found that some things don't agree with me as the once did. I used to love Peanut Butter. I have found that now it's too sweet and too oily. I can't stomach red meats either. Carbmaster has a new low carb smoothie that I tried today and it didn't sit well. I think the smoothie was too thick. I can still eat Carbmaster low carb yogurt with a scoop of added Protein. As of this past Monday 29AUG16 I started going back to the YMCA so I could swim in the early mornings. Well.. I started off doing Water aerobics for thirty minutes and swimming for ten minutes before I got tired. I have been going every day this week and have been increasing my endurance. I now do water aerobics for twenty minutes and swim for twenty minutes. When I get cleared by the surgeon I will begin to add some light weight lifting on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday so I wont loose all on my fat free muscle mass. I will see him in two more weeks. I must say that my weight loss has been considerably slower. My surgeon had prepared me by informing me that the weight loss would be slower than before. I just need to relax and let the process work no matter how long it takes. I'm not competing with anyone just my preconceived ideas of how this should work for me. I'm glad that you did read my response and know that I am here if you need me. Truthfully I need as much support as I can get especially since this is a revision and I am deathly afraid of failing!!. So please keep me posted of your progress as well. I really appreciate knowing that there is someone else on this board who has a similar background as I do. I don't feel so alone anymore. Thanks -
my sleeve looks perfect after 2 years
gloinva replied to Oregondaisy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm new to the vsg forum but not to the band forum. Yes, another bander to revise to a sleeve! June 20th is my date for surgery. I have had such esophagus issues I can't wait till this band is out of me too. Glad your doing well with your sleeve but I'm curious what damage you have to the esophagus? Acid scaring from reflux, stretching or what. I'm so worried about my own, I hope they will scope mine when they do my sleeve to check it out. I'm again self pay like with my band, so I'm afraid to ask them to do more due to cost, but I'm concerned since I've had such reflux for 2 + years of the 3 I've had the band. And the additional sinus drainage from allergies makes sleeping at night without gagging a major pain. Gloria -
Thank you for all your post and upcoming surgery
BonitaF replied to dianesue99's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Three separate surgeries; remove the band, had a gastric bleed. Last week, sleeve revision -
Anyone here just waiting for approval?
texasbutrphly replied to shortyp79's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have Aetna and my nerves are a mess. My file was submitted in the beginning of February. Last week they one of the files did not open so my dr's office had to resubmit. This made me so irritated. I am getting a revision to the sleeve. I am nervous because I heard that Aetna is so picky. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I had my revision on 1/15/13
indian replied to spoiledbratt97's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
What exactly is revision surgery ? Thanks for your help. -
Also - this one is from the "Surgery" section of the book. Below is the list of what they do not cover... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Surgery for the purpose of weight reduction (examples: gastric bypass, stapling, etc) Sterilization reversal Artificial insemination, in-vitro fertilization or embryo transfer Cosmetic surgery, except when: · necessary due to an illness or · as a result of a congenital defect which interferes with bodily functions · for scar revision to correct a deformity caused by an accidental bodily injury or surgery hair removal or replacement Surgery and associated charges for the correction in the size or shape of any part of the body Face lifts, eyelid lifts, skin tucks or excision of fatty tissue
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Insurance approval for another revision
Losingit2018 replied to mountaingirlCO's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
With the fact that you have gerd the dr should be able to get approval for the revision I have only had the Vsg and preparing to revise to bypass. Gerd is my issue as well. -
STD didn’t pay me for my band to sleeve revision
RayLandry replied to 3nuthut's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
BCBS of Texas denied my appeal for lap to sleeve revision also! Even with letters and documentation from my doctors, their policy allows for only one bariatric surgery. Even with documentation about my chronic reflux! Heck with it, I am going self pay in December! -
OK-- so how are you dealing with...
CallMeJim replied to CallMeJim's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks rebandit. That's good advice. How did the cost of the revision cost compared to original banding? Also-- just to be sure I understand, are you saying you had a slip because the band was too tight, and then you didn't eat properly because you weren't aware of how to properly take care of the pouch? Thanks very much-- I really want to learn from those who have been through it! Jim -
OK-- so how are you dealing with...
rebandit replied to CallMeJim's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
well first cost---the cost of my original was $16,000 the cost of the surgery was more like $25,000 because well I was ill also and I had a hospital stay in one hospital then they shipped me to the band dr. Im still not sure all what its going to cost me but the first hospital was right at $6,000 but that part was just to get me some potassium and rehydrate me. then I got my anesthesia bill at $1760 then the dr bill came in for the new hospital $15,500 but I still havent recieved the actuall hospital bill for the second hospital. so far we are about $22,700 and im waiting for a few thousand for the new hospital. now my dr. says that although my insurance didnt pay for the first band that it might pay for the revision because i was an emergency patient. now on to the other question, yes im saying I was choked off and i knew it. i was losing much weight fast and i was liking it but i didnt know that it wasnt safe to keep throwing up. it doesnt feel like th rowing up. it more feels like bending over and opening your mouth and food just comes back just like it went in. smooothly. i thought who needs it. till band eroded and my stomach looks like crap now. but this all sounds negative. truth is all i could think of was please dont leave me without this band cause i knew id gain it back. and with this new band imnot restricted yet and i have gained 35 lbs. so there we go, id gain the whole 150 bank without it. just know all the things you need to know before presuming that you are ok. -
I promise I'm not trying to negate the emotional side of losing hair. I think acceptance of there is nothing to prevent it really helped me get through it. I was devastated to lose my hair, but knowing that it is going to happen, and knowing that it'll grow back helped me get through it. Plus, I could not tolerate Protein drinks/supplements so I was pretty sketchy on protein intake until I got to mushie/pureed foods and even then, I'm sure I didn't get exactly 60gr of protein every single day even though I was super close. My hair was the one thing I was proud of, the one thing people "envied" and complimented me on when I was fat. When I started shedding, losing in clumps, I mean I was having to put drano down my shower drain at least weekly, believe me, I was upset. I chopped all my hair off, and had 100's literally 100's of layers cut into it just to hide the loss. Here's the best way I can show the dramatic change in my hair: Obviously pre-op Thick coarse, gorgeous luster This was 2 months post lapband December 2008 so 6 months pre-VSG revision: Right before the shedding started (I had it cut off, highlight, lowlighted) You can tell it's still thick and coarse 3 months post-op After the shedding had stopped not so gorgeous, no luster, little chia pet hairs everywhere This was January, 1 month after the shedding stopped 2 months after I chopped it off and 2 months after I stopped shedding, can you see my scalp? ? ? Yeppers, that's how severe it was for me. This is late March, after I went back to dark hair. You can still see how much my hair is lacking Most current still super thin(a couple of weeks ago), luster is coming back finally, but still not anywhere near where it was pre-op volume-wise I know this doesn't help any, but I think it's a great visual to see that hair does come back, and I'm still getting "baby hairs" all along my hairline, and especially underneath around the nape of my neck. My flat Iron gets a workout just because I have to tame all the crazy hairs.
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Band removal and possible sleeve revision in the morning
KWeilbrenner09 replied to DecemberSleeve's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I'm a band to sleever! I had my band removed and a sleeve with duodenal switch done on 12/26! So far I love it! I'd would be happy to chat! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt -
Acid reflux and major GI issues and stomach pain
marfar7 replied to nyree34's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Had my lapband in Oct 2009. After a 100 loss and 2 1/2 yrs later, I started having severe nightime reflux. Was scared my dr would take out some of my fill so I just suffered. Finally after 4 mths my hubby talked me into going in. My band had slipped. They took out about 50% of my 10cc fill (14cc band) and no more reflux. So they started filling me 1cc at a time. At 2cc, the reflux began again. So they took out the previous 1cc they gave me and told me it was now up to me. My band was done with it's work. About 6 mths later, I was in the ER with extreme upper abdominal pain. I was taking 40 mg of Rx Prilosec 2x a day, OTC Zantac x 4 and Tums like candy. After my CT, the determined my band had herniated, about the worst "slip" u can have. Had an emergency total unfill and arranged for my sleeve revision 9 mths ago. U need to have the reflux checked out. I'm assuming that they've ruled out a slip? My primary care told me if left untreated, reflux can lead to esophageal cancer. It needs to be fixed, whatever u decide to do. So, so, so happy I had my revision. While I'll most likely be on PPI's forever (most sleeve patients are), I no longer vomit on a regular basis. Good luck to u! -
The Gastric Bypass is Rockstar League!
lin1970 replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
glad to hear you are well. I have the vsg and at the time of that surgery had a hiatus hernia repaired. after goiong back to my surgeon and some tests and careful thought I am off to have a revision to RNY today. I am so over this reflux and not eating well because of vomiting etc. Do worry that constapation will still be an issue so anyone has experience please let me know. -
Duodenal Switch after Gastric Sleeve
disco stu replied to NY1966's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wish I could be more helpful. The "Duodenal Switch Surgery" forum on this site has been my go-to. It's a mixture of full DS and Sadi\Sips\mini DS'ers and doesn't get that much traffic, but the vets who regularly post here are informative and not Judgemental ( More than once I've gotten unloaded on at other sites by old school Full DS'er who seem genuinely pissed or threatened by Sips\Sadi\mini-DS'ers. Not pleasant.) I'd say something like 40% of the people on this forum are revisions from band or sleeve. I had both; Sips was my "third time is the charm" solution. Coming up on 1 year anniversary, and so far, so good. Regardless, I encourage you to post your questions, even if you're not sure this is "the right place." We'll do our best to get you the answers you need. -
Duodenal Switch after Gastric Sleeve
SeattleLady replied to NY1966's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi, I in the process of being approved for revision. My doctor plan is to go from sleeve to ? I was sleeved in 2014. I recently found out my sleeve is not a sleeve at all. That is why I have GERD. I also have a hernia. I been suffering for awhile. My GERD gets me up in the middle of the night. The bad stuff like bread does not give me reflux. However, get harburn from water. I was testing this week there is damage. I just didn't want cancer. I also have a hernia. I am happy to have this second chance. I am also worried. Can you share with me a little of your studies and why you did the revision? Sent from my SM-J727T1 using BariatricPal mobile app -
From Sleeve to Bypass Revision time
Nacol posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Well I had my sleeve done on 9/20/12; now I’m awaiting approval from United Healthcare Choice Plus for revision surgery. Why? Severe acid reflux which I never had prior to my sleeve. I’ve also gained back about 55 lbs. I know I just can’t continue waking up w acid coming from my nose any longer. Every day is the same. I try to stay away from trigger foods but that doesn’t stop the reflux issues as I can drink water and have problems now. My hubby is more worried about the revision than I am at this point. I just want to be done w the reflux. I’m going for the cardio test while I await the 15-30 day approval process. I haven’t been on here in a long time...I’m back 😉. Now I’m just looking up videos and trying to soak up all the knowledge while I wait. Fingers crossed for a fast approval. -
VSG to RNY due to Gerd
drawingdami replied to Slimsoon1988's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Yikes! I am having my Nissen Fundoplication with metal banding revised to an RnY on Wednesday. I had severe GERD and a large Hiatal Hernia. The Fundoplication worked for about 2.5 years but now the GERD is back and I have another hernia that developed above the fundoplication. This sounds like it's going to be...not fun.😰
