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@meggie 111 You are not alone in having a gain. Your team is there to help. Give them a call. They will decide if a revision is right for you. A weight gain can be worked back down. I agree with @catwoman7 Get temptation food out of the house. Buy groceries that fit your eating plan, Log your food (stay within your weight loss calories, protein, carb, and fat goals) Find a way to manage stress/emotions without food. Keep healthy options for sweet and salty cravings on hand. Years out, I miss tight stomach restriction. Some things that help manage my hunger. I fill my extra sleeve space with low calories foods at each meal. I detox off real sugar and extra carbs. ( I'm not a carb aphobic) For my body to drop weight I stay in a carb range. low glycemic carbs work for me. Be consistent not perfect. Healthy is the goal, right? Many people on this site will help you get back on track.😀
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Gastric Sleeve vs Roux-en-y
jami.1992 replied to JomaraElizabeth's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had the same thoughts when considering which surgery I wanted....i considered the sleeve for several reasons...a few being that the actual surgical procedure was less than half the time it would take to do the bypass and I heard recovery wasn’t as bad. I also have a few close friends who had the sleeve and are more than happy with their results. I ended up deciding on RNY due to my occasional acid reflux and I was nervous about regaining my weight and falling back into the old habits that got my in the situation I was in before surgery. I didn’t want to have to deal with the possibility of needing revision surgery and having to go through everything twice. I figured I was already going to be under anesthesia so I just thought “I’m not going to know how long I’m asleep” lol But I know several people that had the sleeve and it was a perfect fit for them with long term success to back it up! It’s really just up to you! -
weight loss from revisions is usually not nearly as fast as it is with virgin surgeries. Also, if your BMI is comparatively low, that would mean a slower weight loss rate, too. also, if you haven't lost in a week, you may be in a stall. Most people have their first stall during the first 4-6 weeks after surgery. all that said, as long as your weight is gradually going down (even if you stall now and then, which you will...), you're good.
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Hi all,I'm 4 weeks out of a band to bypass revision and am consuming 2 low carb and sugar 25g protein shakes and water a day...plus 1 low carb puree but have only lost 9 lb....i lost 5lb on the lrd so its a stone in total.9lb in 4 weeks is so disheartening...i haven't lost anything at all this week ...
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I am now more than 6 months out from my revision surgery from sleeve to bypass. I can eat normally and have not experienced the “stuck” food syndrome again. Did you advise your team about the stuck food feeling since your most recent surgery?
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Doh! I am having trouble getting rid of this quote section. but I just wanted to say that there is a revision forum and it should have a lot of good posts for you, if you care to scan it.
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Anyone for September 2020?
tarotcardreader replied to vsg_britt_091420's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sleeve does lead to more revisions because revising bypass is more complex and requires skill level that most doctors dont have. However its a very exciting time for everyone and nothing to argue or get your guys panties in a Bunch about! Enjoy the excitement 🥳 -
Struggling with weight loss 3 yrs post VSG
LindaJean46 replied to LindaJean46's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Congratulations on the baby! It seems like the 3 yr mark is the struggle! I really don’t want a revision but I’m so stuck here at this weight even taking weight loss meds that I’m at a loss. #notgivingup -
Yeah, I'm asking about that awful little four letter word, Or rather initialism. So, I have never had any history of reflux. I can count on two fingers the number of times I've experienced heartburn in my life. This was part of the reason I decided on VSG for my revision. When I had my endoscopy prior to surgery, my doctor said there were some minor signs of inflammation that he attributed to a very minor hernia brought on by my band having slipped. The tissue sample analysis likewise supported that the inflammation and damage was very minor. My doctor didn't find it to be anything of concern and thus we went forward with VSG and fixing the minor hernia as part of the operation. The past six weeks have been going well, if not a tad on the tedious side dealing with my doctor's very slow diet phase transitions. Except in the past week, I've begun feeling what I can really only describe as a sensation in chest, right below the sternum. It only really occurs when I drink water/Crystal Light. It isn't a burning sensation or anything. It's more like an odd pressure that just lingers. I'd say that it's accompanied by an abundance of belching, making me suspect that it's just gas, but it doesn't really occur when I drink protein shakes. And well...post-op, burping and farting has seen a marked increase anyways. It's only in the past week that this has begun to crop up. And again, only when I drink water/Crystal Light. I've had no problems with when eating anything. So...folks who have had to deal with the nasty GERD goblin...what kind of symptoms do you experience? Am I possibly just being overly paranoid?
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Anyone for August 2020
Rose57 replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the DS which was recommended by my surgeon because of the amount of weight I wanted to lose (150 lbs) and because it is a surgery that is most successful for weight loss and the ability to keep it off. Granted it is more aggressive than the other surgeries but in the long run, I thought it was right for me. I would recommend researching the procedure, as well as the experience your surgeon has with this surgery. My doctor, Dr. Mitchell Roslin in Westchester, NY was extremely experienced and responsible for developing a revised version of DS. I had my surgery 6 weeks ago and feel great. I've lost 28 lbs. The malabsorption deficiency is greater and it means being on vitamins for the rest of your life, but I believe that is true for any bariatric surgery. Good luck with your decision! -
How long between insurance approval and surgery date?
Starwarsandcupcakes replied to Bon Bon Jovi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For my VSG it was about a month. For my VSG to RNY revision 15 days but also took an appeal after denial. The whole process from first file to approval of appeal took 32 days. -
Myotomy and sleeve to bypass revision due to GERD
Tracyringo replied to Foxbins's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I feel your pain on overeating and being sick for 2 hrs and not being able to vomit. ITS HORRIBLE !! Glad you are doing well with your revision. -
Anyone for September 2020?
Barbwired replied to vsg_britt_091420's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I should clarify; Had a band in 2010 and getting a revision to sleeve on 9/21. -
Anyone for September 2020?
ByeByeBandHelloBypass replied to vsg_britt_091420's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am having a revision from Lap-Band to Bypass on Sept 14th. I'm sooo ready to have the band gone but I'm nervous as heck to have the bypass, excited as well. I'm all over the place! 😀 -
❤My Revision Story❤
MamT replied to GreenTealael's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Well I’m definitely no expert on this but I’ve always had IBS among other stomach issues. I did a lot of food tracking and sensitivity tests to see what foods were my triggers. I found out that milk and whey are my biggest triggers so if I completely take those out of my diet it really helps. I had the sleeve in 2011 and lost 80 pounds but have only kept 25 pounds off. I NEVER planned on going to go through with another weight loss surgery unless I became totally miserable with myself or something. I workout daily and try to eat right but don’t eat like I should. I’m scared to death to have the revision and I’m TRULY NOT doing it for weight loss although I do hope that I lose weight. I believe that people should do EVERYTHING possible to lose the weight and change their lifestyle before going through any major surgery because in truth the surgery is just a tool. You have to have the right mindset to change your lifestyle. I have gone and still go to organized meetings to help me with my food addiction. I hope this helps....you can PM me if you’d like. -
GERD before surgery advice
S@ssen@ch replied to AchieveGoals's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@AlwaysCruising You might want to give it some time. My GERD got much better after a year. I still get a "flare-up" once in a while, but honestly, the only reason I went to a GI doctor was because I wanted to discuss long term options. I was feeling good but was concerned about long-term PPIs and I was not interested in revision. #1-I didn't feel my condition was severe enough to consider that. #2-If I wanted the bypass, I would have gone for it the 1st time around. My GI doctor offered me the LINX procedure or the STRETTA procedure. The LINX is a ring of metal/magnetic beads that they install at the place where your stomach and esophagus meet. The magnets keep it closed so that the acid doesn't keep going up into your esophagus. The STRETTA procedure thickens the lower esophageal sphincter with radiofrequency waves. Same principle as the LINX, it helps close off the sphincter so acid doesn't wash into the esophagus. I was NOT interested in having more hardware installed in my body and I have seen the good things that radiofrequency can do for other conditions, so I chose STRETTA. Unfortunately, my insurance plan doesn't agree and I'm facing paying for it out of pocket. That's what we had planned before COVID hit. I'm not having any problems that would warrant anything urgent, so I wait. Advice for you or anyone with GERD: do your research. There are a lot of lifestyle changes you can make and supplements you can take to help them. God knows I've tried most of them and spent lots of $$ on so-called GERD cures/treatments. So far, what works best for me is sleeping on a wedge and NEVER eating within 3 hours of bedtime. I actually have 2 wedges and if I feel that it's bad, I will sleep on 2 of them (not fun, but it helps) to reach about a 45° angle. I make sure I get plenty of fluids. AND, for the game-changer: DIGESTIVE ENZYMES. I started taking digestive enzymes with my dinner and my reflux got lots better. I read an article that theorizes that a lot of GERD is caused by undigested food in the stomach when you go to bed (hence, no eating within 3 hours of bedtime). I must have slow digestion or something because as soon as I started taking the digestive enzymes, I noticed a big difference. No bloating. No rock-gut. Significantly reduced reflux. -
❤My Revision Story❤
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I don't know if a revision (of any kind) will help or further complicate IBS, (I didn't experience it and have no input, apologies) but you definitely need to see your Surgeon/Team and ask for diagnostic testing. They are the gatekeepers and truthfully only your Surgeon can move the process forward. IMHO: While you are waiting, take a critical look at your diet and log everything. This can help pinpoint what if anything is the inflammatory culprit or caloric overload. That's something you can start immediately to see if you experience any positive change. -
❤My Revision Story❤
PerezL84 replied to GreenTealael's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had a revision to bypass. Lost weight but dialted my stomach which caused me to eat regular meals as with my same stomach. Got my revision today. Feels great and hoping to see great results. Best of luck. But highly recommending you to get a revision. Sent from my SM-N975U using BariatricPal mobile app -
❤My Revision Story❤
vdbarbie replied to GreenTealael's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had the gastric sleeve July 15 2019. I only lost 52 lbs and have gain 20lbs back. I had IBS real bad. After the surgery that issue is gone.The sleeve surgery did not work for me. My appetite has increased. Question wonder if I need a revision for bypass. Just wanting your thoughts. -
I org had rny 1999 gained back weight 6 weeks out of revision and weight loss stalled what can I do
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❤My Revision Story❤
MamT replied to GreenTealael's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
How are you doing so far after the revision? Any reflux or heartburn? I just got all of my tests results back and definitely need to have the revision due to severe GERD, hiatal hernia, and really bad esophagitis. I am very nervous because I feel like nothing will ever get rid of my heartburn. I guess I’ve had the hiatal hernia and heartburn for so long that I don’t know what it’s like not to suffer from it. -
Endoscopic Sleeve Revision
Hop_Scotch replied to CRNA's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Aside from possible low revision weight loss the ESG is likely to hold its restriction for the short to medium term only, you'd be better off considering a bypass or other surgical options. https://bmiclinic.com.au/endoscopic-sleeve-gastroplasty-faq/ -
Considering the endoscopic sleeve revision. Has anyone ever had it done post sleeve?
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So, I have been on a Liquid diet for two weeks now really going on three I had a revision Tuesday on the 11th at first I had a problem keeping down things now they are more tolerable I found myself eating chicken noodle soup today because I was so craving it I did consume it and did well with it but if I would’ve just did a liquid I would have vomited back up Has anyone experienced these issues a revision vomiting
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Questions about gas and biliopancreatic limb length
amori99 posted a topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
I apologize in advance, and I thank those who post to avoid discussing my food choices, since I have exhausted that topic with severe dietary modification over the last five years, though I welcome any feedback on food choices you made and your results.... I am considering a sleeve to MBP revision, and I have questions about gas. Since I was sleeved, I have struggled with gas terribly, explosive when I lay down, but not overly offensive. I am concerned about any increase in this symptom, and I wonder if some members might share their experience. How often does this happen? Is it daily? What length of bypass (cm) did you receive in your surgery? My specific question is whether a decreased length of biliopancreatic limb bypass provides any relief. I only have 40 pounds more to lose, but I have a congenital form of arthritis that encourages me to lose it permanently. With this goal in mind, I am considering requesting a shorter length of bypass. Thank you for the collective wisdom on this.
