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Any recommendations for VSG physicians in San Antonio or Austin?
Kaj replied to AggieSleever's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I'm Austin and will be using Dr. Faulkenberry with Southwest Bariatrics..aka Capitol Surgeons Group. They will br submitting for approval for me in mid-May. I researched him thoroughly and found no negative reviews, 0 mortality and haven't been able to find any complication stats on him either. On another site his patients are telling me they have not heard of any complications either. He is named a surgeon of excellence by the Centers gor Excellence and I will be sleeved at St. David hospital which is also a Center of Excellence and he is the Medical Director of their metabolic and bariatric program. Based on all this, my assumption is his surgical skill will be very good also. -
I had the lap band and had revision to a sleeve. Before you make your decision, read the complications section of this board. You can also read the stories of why people got revision to a sleeve on the sleeve section of the board. The band can slip, erode, the port can flip, some people do not have good weight loss with the band, some people get horrible reflux, some people can't seem to get the right fill. that means a lot of fills and unfills. With the sleeve, they make you a smaller stomach and you have restriction right from surgery. It's a big decision so you should know everything there is to know about all weight loss surgeries.
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Extra Nervous After Word of Warning from my US Surgeon!
NoMoBand replied to Sun Godess's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Sun Godess, As others have said complications occur even with the most qualified doctors. IMO, I would be more concerned with your heartburn issue and what this new doctor has to say about it. It is my understanding that heartburn can worsen with the sleeve if you already have it with the band. I was revised from band to sleeve and never knew what GERD was until now, which is another chance we take. I take Prilosec which is a PPI drug to control my heartburn and as you probably already know, there are concerns with long term use of PPI's. Just some things to discuss with him if you have not already done so. jake -
Hey, thanks for the support. I watched the video today...the good part was I could fast forward through the endless speeches! :-) It's all good. I'm hoping I've had my 'complication' now so everything from here will go great! Best wishes to you all.
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Thought i knew what i wanted...
JACKIEO85 replied to Megbd's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I have to COMMEND your Surgeon for reviewing Different WLS ,too often they don't NOW your next step is to consider what your personally comfortable with in terms of WLS, It's ALL invasive surgery, they ALL have complications. Too often you'll hear oh the LB is less invasive, it's reversible..WHAT? If you have complications minor (PB's Sliming, food geting stuck) or Major (Slip, erosion,Pouch enlargement) all the major ones needing further surgery. But I'm not here to convince you of any of the WLS' that decision is yours. I will include a few links so that you can progress in your research. GOOD LUCK not matter what you decide. LB Complications http://www.ncbi.nlm....les/PMC3038361/ Gastric sleeve http://www.ncbi.nlm....les/PMC3431119/ http://www.bariatric...ve-surgery.html Gastric Bypass OR RNY http://www.bariatric...ss-surgery.html -
I know many people have had their lives saved by the RNY, so I don't mean to talk it down at all. I just couldn't do it... and here is my partial list: - I was a revision from the band, and the complications revising to the rny were much riskier - I had a pouch when i was banded and it SUCKED. I have no idea if the pouch for the RNY behaves the same way, but I suspect it does. I don't want to vomit up food for unpredictable reasons. I spent 10 years in that hell and decided I just couldn't do it. - Mentally, I could get used to the idea that my stomach was too big and just needed to be reduced but i could never get comfortable with the RNY procedure - gave me the heebie geebies. Irrational, yes, but it was a key factor. -20 years ago the woman who was our daycare provider had the RNY. In those days they were done open, so recovery was a big huge deal. I know it isn't the same now, but i can't quite shake the memories of how ill she was and how long it took her to recover (she looked awesome though, lost all of her excess weight!) - I was convinced by the studies available that my chances of success are nearly as good with the sleeve compared to the RNY, but my risks were considerably lower. That just made sense to me. One piece of advice is to consider a surgeon who has a thriving "sleeve" practice. I did that and feel that their after care and all that was spot on for a sleever.
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I had my 6 month follow up with my surgeon yesterday. He said I was firing on all 4 cylinder.... finally!! I had gastric bypass April 8, 2014. Unfortunately, I'm one who had complications. I wound up back in surgery no even 12 hours after the bypass. I had adhesions which caused a bowel leak. Thank God my doctor was a great, conscientious surgeon & discovered the problem & repaired the hole. But I became septic. The antibiotics weren't working & my temp kept climbing. For 3 weeks I was on a ventilator & medically comatose. I remember nothing until mid May. I later found out that it was touch & go for a while. I figure God kept me here for a reason. I pent a total of 2 1/2 months in Yvette hospital & another 2 weeks in rehab learning to walk again & building my strength up. But here I am! No longer diabetic, no high blood pressure. & feeling better than I ever have. I'm walking! Everywhere! At my heaviest. I was 350lbs & only 5'3". I'm now 210lbs 140lbs gone in 6 months. I Thank God everyday for letting me live to change my life & experience this new body. I'm not finished yet, but I WILL get there. Yes it was a tough situation to go through, but looking back,so worth it.
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Help/complication after complication
thinatheart commented on asteward964's blog entry in Blog 47420
I haven't been banded yet. I know I have had complications with a hernia operation. I have had a seroma for 4 months that is turning into a hematoma. My surgeon said he can do the lapband around it without causing a problem. I hope and pray he is right. I will be praying for you. Keep your head up!:thumbup: -
My heart goes out to you. There is nothing worse then being that one person who has all the problems. Any given proceedure can have complications even routine dental work can turn into a nightmare. Be strong and our thoughts and prayers will be with you!
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Help/complication after complication
Helen Bauzon commented on asteward964's blog entry in Blog 47420
Dear Anita, Boy that is bad luck. I must say having seen thousands of people with the band, this level of complication I have not seen. The weight gain you have experienced may be due to the frustration and feeling let down by the whole process. I would hope that your Dr is giving some extra TLC. Keep at it and be extra patient until the process gets started. IN the mean time gain some control back in your life by focusing on what you can have control over. I think being active does wonders for your mind set, that includes fresh air. Good luck Bariatric Dietitian Helen Bauzon Welcome to globalgastricbandsolutions.com.au -
Thought i knew what i wanted...
☠carolinagirl☠ replied to Megbd's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
any WLS is good. any WLS also has pros and cons. any WLS can have complications but no matter what surgery one gets, they need to remember, its not a guarantee or a miracle to lose weight just because its WLS. whichever you decide to get, research, read, ask questions and keep in mind, the more you do to (help) the surgery, the better your success is. best decision i ever made hope it is yours also -
VSG is coming up real soon!
Ruby Hernandez replied to Ruby Hernandez's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for the response, Vsho. Thinking about the potential complications has been the main reason why I’ve stayed strict on this diet. Also because I refuse to let food control me. Thanks, again! -
HELLO! NEW HERE! Scared to try Lap Band! Any stories to go for or against would be SOO HELPFUL!
Baba Wawa replied to CWinkler340's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just to clarify, you can follow the plan exactly and have complications. -
Coventry Summit denied Brachioplasty
jess9395 replied to ssflbelle's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Does your policy spell out what is required for it to be covered? Or is it a specific exclusion? Many policies exclude certain plastics no matter the condition. Others (like mine) spell out specifics... for example a number of inches or a number of grams and no matter any other complications if you don't meet the specifics won't cover it. Getting a copy of your plan and its requirements will help you address them and hopefully get approved. I didn't meet my insurances specifics. So no matter the rashes/infections/mobility issues/clothing issues mine would not cover it. I paid out of pocket. -
Your original question was "BUT really why?" Anatomically, the stomach is partially hidden by the liver, which must be retracted (pulled aside to get it out of the way) to access the stomach. The liver is a VERY dense, highly vascular organ. This means that if it is fatty, it is even more dense and difficult to retract. This increases the chance of rupturing or lacerating it interoperatively, which can be very serious, leading to hemorrhage and peritonitis. At the very least, as mentioned, it lengthens the surgery (adding more chance of complications related to anesthesia, clots, stroke, etc...). At the very very least, it's a pain in the ass to the whole surgical team, who are there trying to give you the best possible surgery. Stick to the pre-op diet that THEY give you (not us- i posted mine for those who were never given one). It will make your liver smaller, floppier, and easier to deal with in the OR. This is not a root canal. It's major abdominal surgery. If you have questions, ASK them of your doctor. If you don't understand the answer, ASK again, and ask her to EXPLAIN them until you understand them. Don't let them rush you or discourage you from asking. This is YOUR body and YOUR life. There is a reason that you sign an "informed" consent. Your doc is legally, professionally, and ethically obligated to make sure you are fully informed, but only you can determine if you understand everything. Speak up, and good luck!
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I had a 2 week pre-op diet but was allowed an Atkins type dinner. It wasn't all liquids until the day before surgery. Every surgeon is different. My surgery went very well, no complications so his method evidently works, and I lost 18 lbs pre-op. I asked him post op about my liver and he said it was "small and healthy".
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Calling out to Tiffykins..
trish4 replied to Curvyjudy's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Curvyjudy I was sleeved by Dr. Aceves in March - about 7 weeks ago. I live in USA and was skeptical about even going on vacation to Mexico - seriously. I was scheduled for surgery here in the USA and started doing research. The surgeon I was scheduled with had done only "about" 26 of the sleeves. Dr. Aceves has done over 900 of them so I started thinking to myself - why not go with the most experienced? THen I thought: "you are crazy"! Mexico?!! So I went back and forth and back and forth and finally my husband said - well you decide. I just couldn't get his experience out of my head. Really had nothing to do with money - it's my body so I would have paid triple to have it done right. Lots of people on this site talk about "how nice he and his staff are" - I could care less about "nice." Anyway, I went with him - first of all they drug you up alot LESS than in the U.S. hospitals which is much better for your respiratory system. Secondly, they keep you double the time in the hospital so they can monitor you. And third - I have had NO complications from the surgery. He's excellent. Give it some thought. Sometimes I still can't believe I had it done in Mexico - but that hospital is totally clean and professional and I was nothing except impressed. -
I wouldn't do it. Your having a major, major surgery that's being done. We only get one body in this lifetime. Why put ourselves at risk for future complications? It's tempting, yes, but we can do it
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Thanks everyone for the support. I have an appt with my Dr next Thurs. as I have a long list of questions to ask before I have the second surgery. My incisions are just starting to disappear and lighten up, so to be cut open again and have all that gas pain will not be fun. Plus I will have to go through the post op diet stages again (just like Sades has to endure). I am happy that I am going into this surgery lighter than I was, that's for sure. I lost most of the weight after surgery and after the fills while I was doing liquids for two days. this is one complication that was never mentioned to me and I doubt that the possibility of the surgeon missing her stomach completely was ever mentioned to Sades as a possible complication. What kind of informed consent do we sign, when these things are not mentioned? I'll let you know the outcome of the appt. next week.
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Alvarez, Garcia, Kelly Or Aceves?
Foxbins replied to windycitymom's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Well, I am clearly biased due to my easy recovery and great results with Dr. Aceves. If you can afford him, go. 3 nights in the hospital, the night before surgery in a hotel. I had little pain, no nausea or vomiting, and no complications. At goal in 8 months and below goal now. -
Alvarez, Garcia, Kelly Or Aceves?
windycitymom replied to windycitymom's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I wish you the very best on your process. For me, I felt very comfortable paying a bit more as I was very scared going to Mexico and going alone. Now that I am 1 wk post op, I am thrilled that I did because I had some minor complications (atelectasis-due to my anatomy and not due to the surgeon). I thank god for the care that I receveived. I ended up changing my flight and coming home a day late so that I could get extra care. The hospital was so well equipped I was taken care of extremely well. Lastly, I found out there was a 5.3 earthquake while I was there. I had no idea as there was no loss of power or even flicker of lights. I say all this just to ask you to please check to make sure the facility is top notch. I've heard great things about dr. Kelly so Im sure he is great just make sure that the hospital is equipped to take the very best care of your most important asset - YOUR BODY because without that what's a couple thousand dollars. Please keep us all updated! No matter what your choice, I wish you the very best and can't wait to hear how your doing. -
Here's a link to the "contraindications" (scroll down) straight off the trademarked lap band web site: Lapband.com - LAP-BAND® System Risk and Complications Information IBS isn't specifically listed but some doctors may feel it falls in there along with other digestive problems...so truly it depends on the surgery and she would need to talk with a surgeon (or several) to find out that info!
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Alvarez, Garcia, Kelly Or Aceves?
cissiesue replied to windycitymom's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Thank you Windy city Mom! Yes, I completely agree, that we all must do what's best for us! everything checks out with the facility a well as Dr Kelly. Its actually a cancer hospital with a full icu if unknown complications arise...Dr Kelly had been doing the vsg surgery alone (not with the ds) for six years. I don't know too many other surgeons that can say that! I'm so sorry you had complications glad you are home now, please keep us updated, and thanks for adding me as a friend -
That dessert probably helped you lose some weight. Look it is not the best choice, but you are going to stop losing if you don't up your calories. The body will protect itself and if you can... up those calories to 1000. Your body needs to eat and use calories to lose. I know it sounds strange but it is fact.... Don't be so hard on yourself. So you ate a little dessert. Don't do it a lot. Once in a while if you find you can handle it. If it becomes a problem and you crave it too much. Then you will have to find other complex carbohydrates to eat. I did not eat for almost 6 months. I had to be taught again to eat. It was not fun...I had complications and so was on a drip. Be happy that you are able to eat. But try to keep the choices as healthy as you can...okay
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That's AWESOME, congrats! Did you have any complications or excessive pain afterwards?
