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Advice Please From Folks With Leaks!
happytohavethesleeve replied to SylviaMom's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I didn't know anyone made a list! I am on it too. Twice actually. I had a twisted stricture. Same sort of treatment as a leak. Happylife. I was most unable to work for months. I dont know the total cost of treatment. Would be scared to even guess. The facility that did my surgery covered the costs. God bless them. I went from Aug 10/2011 to Dec 24/2011 without eating and at times keeping down only some liquids. Long periods no liquids either. I had 8 dilations, 4 operations, 2 feeding tubes through my noes, stent placement, and than removal from migration. Than I had a unheard of fix. Called Stictureplasty. After the Sleeve healed for a long period of time they cut the twisted stricture out and put the two parts of the sleeve back together. And crossed fingers for no leak. It worked! The reason I mention this to you is they told me if the scar tissue from the twisted stricture was soft chances would be better for no leak. As it is difficult to have scared tissue mend. Another thing is they gave me a J tube. It was a feeding tube that went directly into my tummy so that I didn't have to eat or drink while the revision surgery healed. I would do it all over believe it or not. I love my sleeve so much. For you it is a personal decision that only you can make. I wish you the best and happiness! -
Band to Sleeve Revision - Half my size in 11 1/2 months - Down 143 lbs!
FlabBattleInSeattle replied to want2bthin's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Yay you! Congrats! I hope my revision surgery achieves the same results.. 30 down 70 to go for me! -
December 2017 Gastric Bypass!
Road Runner replied to 823freckles's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm scheduled for a revision from lap band to gastric bypass on Dec. 12th. Would love to stay connected, but I'm also new on here and need to know how to go about staying connected. -
Went to the new dr today.He is a quiet reserved physician.i told him my woes.Incidently had a bad case of indigestion .I am scheduled for a barium swallow and X-ray of the band on Thursday.He explained to me that he only does Sleeve ,revisions and the band.Seems like a lot of people are having their band removed.He also gave me a script for a upper and lower gi to make sure there is no hidden hernia.He only does 2 procedure revisions so I would have to have band removal then wait 3 months for the sleeve.He explained that this is the best way not to develop any complications because the sleeve is irreversible.
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Potential bander thinking of going with the sleeve
ldydrgnkpr replied to Jensharley's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was too going to get the band in the begining, but soon after I read post after post on the health hazzards I decided to go with the sleeve. So glad I did. I have no issues with my sleeve. I actually saw a picture in my surgeon's office of what band erosion looks like. Oh I'm so so glad I did the sleeve. That looked so awful and painful. He isn't doing as many bands now, but he is doing a lot of revisions. I researched the sleeve for several months ,I realized that it was the better choice of the options available. Research and discuss with your doctor the options available to you. Only you can make this discision for you. Good luck. Deb -
I'm so happy for you, I have surgery on Friday and I hope my recovery goes that well! I'm a revision from a sleeve after complications and my sleeve recovery was great (beyond the major complications) so I'm hoping I'll get lucky again and have another easy recovery. Keep us updated, I'm hoping you stay feeling this good but we are here for you if you hit a speed bump
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lap band or bypass?
Chickie replied to hope2bhealthy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded knowing that if it didn't work (for whatever reason) I could be revised to a DS, RNY or VSG. In my humble opinion, if you are committed to a healthy lifestyle (including a balanced diet and consistent exercise) it is a good choice. Out of interest, why do you have a hunch that the band doesn't work very well? -
slipped band
juliansmom2003 replied to dowhatitdo1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow, Tiff. I hope you feel better and praying that band repositions itself! Tracy--I'm so sorry you need to have a revision to yours :-( Good luck to the both of you!! -
lab band/or gastric bypas
TracyinKS replied to scanj05's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This has been discussed many times... do a search for it and you will find pages and pages of answers... For me: I have two friends who had the RNY... one is 5 years out one is going on 3........... both lost around 120 lbs in the first year.......... I am very proud of them....... however, the one that is 5 years out never dumped, and has stretched out her pouch and although I haven't seen her because she has gone into hiding............ she has gained about 70% of her weight back and is thinking of getting banded .......... Friend #2............ just had a tt and breast lift and she looks freaking awesome! however she now says the honeymoon is over and she is fighting a 15 lb regain................. For ME................. I chose the band for MAINTENANCE! I can lose the weight..... I am an expert dieter, I am a volume eater, I suck at Maintenance! Because of my last regain I started at an all time hight weight of 272.......... my goal is around 150'lbs.. Today 218............ I'm getting there.......... when I get closer to goal I may losen up my fill a bit, BUT.......... if I start getting complacent and eating too much .. I will RUN not walk to my doctor and get a fill! RNY don't have this option.. if you stretch your pouch you are screwed.............. Plus........ we absorb the nutrients from our food........ RNY people don't............... plus I had surgery on Thursday and went back to my desk job the following Monday..... Oh... and if down the line I need a revision or replacement.. I say BRING ON THE NEW AND IMPROVED version of the band! GOOD LUCK! -
Absolutely zero regrets. I was a band to sleeve revision. It was the best thing I ever did. I had horrible complications, extensive recovery, and I would do it all over again to be living this life that I have today. I'm 15 months post revision and loving life.
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Now I'm confused. In one post NoJess says she is a revision from a band to a bypass and in another she says it's RNY. Are both considered a bypass? As for taking 7.5 warfarin a day, do you have clotting issues or is the warfarin for afib? I'm on long-term coumadin (generic for warfarin) therapy and I don't take that much, although yours may be higher because you're at a higher weight. I was actually recommended sleeve over gastric bypass because of the malabsorption issue. Because of clotting issues, I also had a filter/stent installed before and removed after surgery. The filter caught 2 clots, so it saved my life. I still think that Lacie has been very clear and very fair in her postings about what happened to her at Hospital MI. She has not made any aspersions against Dr Garcia's abilities as a surgeon. I agree that she posted "in real time" about her experience in Mexico. Maybe it wasn't sanitized to the sweetness and light some wanted about the hospital, but it was her real and honest experience. I can honestly say that I'd have raised cain had someone approached me wanting to reinsert the needle she showed. I actually cried before my filter removal surgery because they had such a tough time finding my vein. I had 6-8 sticks before they got one that actually worked. Had I posted that day, I'm sure people would not have liked my post either. I'm also certain that I was somewhat dehydrated on the day I had that last surgery, which made it more difficult for the nurses to find a usable vein. BarbieB, I think you'll be well cared for when you go for your sleeve surgery, no matter which surgeon you choose. I also think that Lacie's experience and willingness to speak out about it will help others in the future.
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December 2017 Gastric Bypass!
tankheadmommy replied to 823freckles's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Wow...that's awesome! Pretty cool that we are getting revisions as well. I love the support we get here. My family is great, but it is hard for them to identify with the issues I encounter as a wls patient (as hard as they try[emoji4]). Sent from my SM-T818T using BariatricPal mobile app -
Having Lap-Band to Gastric Sleeve revision
littlebare posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi I'm having my band removed on April 7th and getting the sleeve. Anyone out there had the same thing and could tell me what to expect? I've been banded for almost 3 years and am wondering how much more painful it will all be since I'm having more than just the sleeve done. I'm ready for whatever is to come just would like to know what the expect. Thanks! -
Having Lap-Band to Gastric Sleeve revision
littlebare replied to littlebare's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I won't be getting my band to sleeve revision til July or August, but I'll be sending good vibes your way!! Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Thanks! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk -
Hi all, I'm contemplating whether to have the gastric sleeve or duodenal switch. I am 5'2-3 with just over 150 lbs to lose. I have heard that the sleeve is wonderful but that folks struggle with maintenance so many folks wind up revising their surgery to a DS. I would love to hear your experiences and what to look for in a doc and the size of the sleeve itself. Does sleeve size matter as far as results and complications? Any and all input is greatly appreciated. I'm in the Durham NC area, if you know of a great sleeve doc with lots of experience, please let me know. Thank you so much! -
Dad is thinking of getting sleeved, any advice I should give him
Pinkgirl1234 replied to pickle25's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Make sure dad goes to the most experienced surgeon.He needs to talk to his dr.Do the research and get it done.I had revision to bypass and I am so happy. -
I was reading a doctor's advice concerning pre-op at realself.com awhile ago and apparently there is a debate whether pre-op is necessary or not. Both of my surgeons (lap band 09 and revision) required a strict pre-op.
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Just looked at my Revision Bill! WOW- Paid by Ins $27K
Ms. Brightside replied to rosstheboss's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I received the estimate from my hospital last week (surgery is next week). $32-36K for the hospital only. This does not include the fees for the surgeon, surgeon's assistant, or anesthesiologist. This is for the sleeve and is not a revision. -
Surgery cancelled: Devestated.
Stephanie Rodriguez68 replied to cpower100's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My problem is, I am getting a revision from Lap band to RNY. My band needs to be removed to fix the hernia under it and the Surgeon suggested RNY because of my GERD. I live in Central Texas and I coulnt find anyone to take me. The surgeons where I work didn't want to mess with a past surgery not done by them, nor did any of the others in my general area. I didn't go back to my original surgeon because he kept giving me the run around and I think my insurance didnt cover him. They are strict about using surgeons with the Bariatric center of Excellence certification. Thanks DaronB. Im am going to the clinic tomorrow to pick up the Iron supplements they want me on. I have to take them 3 times daily. I asked about my labs done at the hospital, but no one told me. After my procedure, I was kind of out of it, so I forgot about it. I have had low iron since I was a teenager. I have taken different supplements but nothing makes then NORMAL. I agree that there was a big screw up all the way around. Even the nurse thought so too and apologized several times. Im thankful they discovered all this before doing surgery, its just upsetting to have waited this long just to be told No. Im hopeful things will work out next time. -
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Question about breast surgery
Dashofpixiedust8 replied to Dashofpixiedust8's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
@hardwork&dedication It is nerve wracking to me as well. I have having the extra skin on my stomach removed on June 5th even though I am not at goal yet. It is very large already and giving me issues so insurance is covering it, I will have to pay for my revision when I get to goal out of pocket though. I also will want a thigh lift and as mentions a breast lift. I may or may not want my arms done too. They don't bother me as much as my thighs and breasts. My surgeon said he does not recommend the thigh surgery though and quotes a 90% complication rate. -
How long have you had your lap band?
missyjk79 replied to dejageel's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I've had my band for five years this month I've already had it revised a year ago I lost 105 pounds which was goal for me in a two year period. Maintained for a year. I gained back 50 in the last two years with my complications from my band slipping I don't regret getting it but it's frustrating going through the issues. I feel that I have had to start over but the restriction now is way different than when I had my band the first time around. I have the same band but it was repositioned from the slip. My doctor said that there's a 50% chance that my band will slip again. Frustrating. -
It's nice to have you here April. I had a revision from Lap Band to sleeve about 6 days ago. The members of this forum are awesome and very supportive. They are also full of wonderful information from someone who has been there done that. Best of luck to you!
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Spouse helping
KWeilbrenner09 replied to HookerSpouse's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not my spouse but I stayed with my mom for the two weeks after my surgery. What helped me was having all my "food" in one place on the counter and one shelf in the fridge. She also would go on my walks with me and that was super nice. Also, helping to remind your wife to eat and drink on schedule. It isn't easy but the reminders are nice. I needed help getting up and out of bed for the first week as well as taking showers and going to the bathroom. Lastly, because I went to bed so much earlier, I was sleeping 12-14 hours per night post surgery, mom would tuck me into bed. It just felt nice to be cared for. After the first week, I was much more independent! Hope this helps! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt -
I actually have bc/bs hshs through the hospital where I work. And they better not pull that crap!!! I've already had to change programs because of the contract with my hospital. I'm hoping my situation is different since I'm revising from band to gastric. However, if I have learned nothing else, it is a money game!
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Calling Anyone Who's Gained Serious Weight Down The Road?
bewell replied to Cape Crooner's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@longjohs ME TOO--- "emotionally" attached to some of my old big clothes. Made me smile. I really like some of my big girl clothes AND I have some fond memories of places I went in them. I'm keeping a few. But to the topic of weight gain after WLS. I had a lap-band in 2006, lost 75 pounds and over 6 years slowly gained it all back and then 15 more pounds. I had a terrible time with the lap-band, had it replaced early on after a erosion, hurt all the time, finally had to have a total unfill and it still hurt. I could only eat soft foods. A piece of chicken would send me into serious stomach pains all day. Jump to Jan 2015-lap band revision to sleeve. The sleeve is a much better WLS for me. I am not in constant pain. I'm 10 pounds below my lowest with Lapband. I'm 64 yrs old and I know this is my last chance. I am very serious about changing my eating habits and way of life. So I am following the food plans pretty much to a tee. I don't eat sweets and rarely bread/potatoes/starchy stuff. My worst slip-somedays-I eat 2 apples instead of one and an extra piece of cheese. This is my new way of life. I plan to keep this weight off no matter what it takes. It's life or death. At age 64, it's real.
