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1.5 years out, only 40% loss, Devastated
mlfontan replied to Disabledaccount's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Anyone have any thought or comments about my situation? Looking for some feedback. What I'm seeing is that the info my NUT gave me is not consistent with the #'s you all are using. For example. The amount of carbs v. Protein. I was told to keep carbs at or under 80 and protein at or above 60 for weight loss. Per item carb 6gm or lower, sugar 5gm or lower, otherwise don't touch it. Don't count calories but stay under 1000. I've been averaging 800-950 or so. Sometimes get to 1000. I would appreciate any feedback. Especially if anyone is dealing with taking large amounts of meds due to other conditions (4 back surgeries, chronic pain, nerve damage, chronic migraine, 4 jaw sx with instrumentation, hypothyroidism, depression) have had 13 surgeries since 2006 ????. It has not been easy and I am not esp open to the possibility of a revision to a RNY in the GERD does not get under control. Thanks. -
I had to have a revision because the port stuck out and was bothering me...and looked funny. The surgeon replaced it with a lower profile and tucked it behind the abdominal muscle to hide it better. I've always had good restriction even with no fills.
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Why are you doing the revision? What is your BMI? What type of surgery did you do previously? I am working on the samething. For me it means more testing. Sent from my SM-J727T1 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Well, I have a slipped band and am currently unfilled. While I'm still grieving the loss of my band, I also have to start thinking about my future. I haven't been as successful as I would have hoped with my band, so I'm thinking of revising to a procedure that also has malabsoprtion. I could get the RNY in 6-8 weeks, but I'm leaning towards the DS which would require switching surgeons and could mean up to a 6 month wait. I'm also terrified of regaining weight while I'm unfilled and waiting for another procedure. Has anyone here revised to the DS? Does anyone have any words of wisdom about dealing with the disappointment and fear of having their band removed?
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cost of lap band SCoR/Dr. Benavides
Poodles replied to januarysimp77's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sorry I can not tell you what you will owe after your insurance pays. That really depends on your plan. But they are really good, and they keep their word to accept what insurance pays for out of network. I have not had any issues with them as far as billing. (But, I have had issues with the band.) Do your research before you jump in. I recommend reading the revision page of obesity help.com and the section here on life after lapband. Be prepared, because even if you don't think it can happen to you... you will more than likely have some issue with the band. From pbing to erosion, there are alot of things that you need to be prepared for. Good luck. -
Oh C@@p - It Seems I May Still Be Obese
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! replied to elcee's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I saw this as well. I'll be honest, I think it's all a bunch of crap. My fear is that this is only going to further the epidemic of eating disorders in our society because people ARE obsessed with the numbers. I say if you're a healthy weight for your height, then forget the revised BMI. -
I had my Lapband January, 2011 - it was nothing but problems the entire time. I had too much restriction the entire time and the weight gain. The last three, or so, years of that torture device, I was unable to eat and in doubled over pain most of the time. I also developed severe GERD. My gastro referred me to a different Bariatric doctor. Long story short - the Lapband caused multiple problems and I had to have an emergency revision to gastric bypass. Dr. Did not recommend the sleeve for me because a high percentage of patients that already have GERD, it makes it worse. Please see another doctor before your situation gets worse like mine did. I don’t think you will be sorry with a revision to sleeve or bypass. It was a wonderful decision for me - not constantly sick anymore!
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I did lose most of my weight with the band, but starting putting it back on when I needed a revision. I probably put 20 back on which I lost on the post op sleeve diet, plus 15 more.
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Experience with NW weight loss surgery
Road2health replied to Tator16's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm getting my endoscopy there tomorrow and lapband to sleeve revision there on October 3rd. -
What To Expect With Dr. Aceves
SippNSotaGirl posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone! I have my LapBand revision to sleeve next Tuesday. I'm starting my pre-surgery diet tomorrow. I'm starting to get more excited and nervous. Dr. Aceves will be my surgeon. For those of you who had him, can you tell me about cellular service at the hospital? I understand the hospital is very close to the border. Do you think I'll be roaming or charged for international usage if I use my cell phone there? Only one person knows I'm going to have the surgery, and I'm going alone. I don't want people getting worried if I don't answer my phone for an entire week. (I live alone, too, so my family checks on me every so often to make sure I'm okay.) Any thoughts? Closely related, I think the nurses will call someone when surgery is over to let my family know I'm okay. Is that correct? If so, I'll have them call my sister. She's the one person who knows I'm having the surgery. She's a nurse, too, and she's had the surgery, so she's been helping me about what to expect. Most of my questions now are specific to having surgery in Mexico and by Dr. Aceves. I'd greatly appreciate any other tips/suggestions you want to send my way. Thanks in advance!! -
Surgery twins now that I have a New Surgery Date!! 🙏🏼😀 Well I went to my follow 2 week Post Op today..it was suppose to be a revision but could only remove the Lapband due to scar tissue... I walked in the office today and the Surgeon says he was “so sorry he couldn’t do both surgeries at same time.” “How does April 7th sound for your gastric bypass?” YES! Hell YES! Let’s get this done already😂
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Desperate! Serious complication. Need advice.
Jean McMillan replied to miss_cherry's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It sure sounds like your body is trying to get rid of your port, and if it also goes to work on your band, your complications will get even worse. Like Carolinagirl, my life is more important than my weight loss surgery, and I'd go to the emergency room and call my bariatric surgeon immediately. Please don't think that your only choices are to live skinny with open abdominal wounds or live fat without your port and/or band. Once the port complications are dealt with, you may be able to revise to a different bariatric surgery procedure that doesn't involve implants. Good luck! Jean -
I'm glad you are doing well. Bands do not cause infection and the human body does not reject them. There has never been a proven case of band rejection. Poor sterile technique during band placement or fills cause infections, bands do not cause infection. I know how you feel about losing your band. For me... I knew when I had my band removed that if I did not revise to something else I would regain so I was lucky, I was able to do the revision at the same time I had my band removed. You might want to start researching options such as the sleeve. Alex (owner of this forum) just started a new forum and the link is in my sig. A sleeve is like a band that actually works without all the risks and complications.
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POLL: how much fill in a 10cc band?
annieM replied to restrict2008's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I used to have a 4cc band , but my pouch dilated and I had to have a revision. My doc put in a 10 cc band. Now I have 10.4cc's in my band and can still eat more than when I was at my sweet spot with my previous band. I'm getting worried. How much can they overfill this thing? I gained 22 lbs from when I had my surgery till now. I've got to get to the sweet spot and start losing again. I'm getting desperate. -
Long Term effective sleevers
chunkymunkey916 replied to Glimergirl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was sleeved in 2012, and am currently working on getting revision to gastric bypass [emoji17] I was initially very successful and hit goal after 2 years. However... I had a baby in July 2015 and not only gained back my weight but went into such a deep depression I gained almost 100+pounds. Not typical of most sleevers but just sharing my personal story. I had my tubes tied and this time around I will be doing things BY THE BOOK! Good luck to you! -
Gaining weight after 250+ lb loss since 2008
needtorecover replied to SkinnyKathy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Have you talked to your surgeon? They would be best equipped to handle any weight gain issues. I'm only 1.5 years out so I can't say I've had reflux issues... do you eat small meals? Chew really well? I'd have your band checked for problems like dilation or a slip or erosion. If there's a problem like that the surgeon can probably do a revision, right? -
Have you spoken with your doctor about revising to another procedure? Your body may be better suited for bypass or sleeve. Learn all you can about them before making any decisions. It can often be done during one operation, keeping costs down.
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I had a lapband 10/04 weighing in at 320 pre op. On 6/05, I had my first slip as well as had developed a hiatal hernia and severe acid reflux. The hernia was repaired and the lap band revised. The acid relux has increased to the point I can't stand it! After more teesting it was determined that I had yet another slip and needed to convert or ditch the band. I am now at 232 and lost all my weight within the first 6 months of my initial surgury. I have experienced no food tolerance issues, nor a feeling of being restricted despite 4 cc in the band. I realize I let this go too long but travel for a living and just dealt with it until I aspirated acid into my lungs...OUCH!! Trip to the doctors told me to get this fixed so I took a few months off work and returned to MA to review my options with a gasto doc. The first doc suggested a RNY as he does not do the VSG. (The nutritionist however feels that I am uncommitted and have failed the band.) A second opinion lead to my being told that my surgeon could convert to a VSG on a case by case basis with my insurance but felt I had failed the band twice and wasn't sure if I was committed to WLS. This Mexico for the procedure. I have been told by both docs above that one can not fly for 4-6 weeks after surgery due to risk of blood clots. Is this not the case? Where you uncomfotable during the flight? How long was your recovery? (I was driving 3 days after lap band surgery and back to work 5 days later. No pain meds and only mild discomfort after 3 days.) Should the surgen in MA not agree to perform the VSG, what is the time line with once contact is made with a Mexican Doc? Has anyone had any luck with their insurance covering the surgery in Mexico? (Few VSG have been done in MA to date I would definately prefer a doc with more surgeries under their belt without incurring the out of pocket cost.) What is the weight loss like for VSG versus RNY? (My mom had RNY and lost 88 lbs within 3 months.) Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated!
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I,too, have issues with meat. I don't think it is uncommon. Just like some others I find soup or sauces work better. Sometimes my body just doesn't want meat I guess. Shrimp too irritates my band. Long simmered meats. Stews. Soups pot roasts. We are all learning and I am revising even 7 years in. Good luck
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Band to sleeve revision post op-feeling horrible
nsgirl posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I just had my band revised to a sleeve. I am day 3 post op and soooooo nauseous 🤢 I can barely eat and my belly is so upset. I threw up yesterday, that was awful. Today I managed a few sips of the protein drink and a few sips of water. I feel like I am never going to feel better. Please tell me it gets better Ughhhhh -
Nancy, Let me know you are doing....I've had NO success with my band, and am considering revision to RNY. I'd Love to hear your story. Best of luck to you...
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Question About Revision
pennreporter replied to lovex5's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
My ins co paid for what was supposed to be revision and ended up bein a removal and then approved the replacement of either band or sleeve and I was almost at goal weight. The argument is that it took the band to get you to your weight nd you would still need the band for maintenance. Now they may have approved mine because I think we all new surgeon 1st surgeon screwed up. My stomach was adhesed to my spleen which I believe was an inexperienced surgeon touching something w instruments he shouldn't. If they don't approve I would definitely appeal w or without an atty. but because it's a complication of first surf they usually will ok it. -
Calling all veteran lapbanders... 5 years or more
Katy517 replied to Dune's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Pretty sure Jacqui is meaning 'using the lap band in addition to behavior modification and a bit of honestly with yourself works really well.' I'm not a 'veteran' bander, but would agree with that sentiment 100%. Have had my share of problems too, a post-op port infection and port revision surgery four months post-op. As far as which forum this thread was posted in, might be a good idea to ask a site moderator to move it to a more appropriate forum where you will hopefully get more feedback. Good luck. -
Surgery in September
betrthnever replied to Jenaenae84's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Toasty, that was definitely an incomplete thought LOL Yes, I'm being revised from a band to a RNY.. I am getting married in December and I didn't know if I should wait until December or have it right away (in September). Decided that I'm not going to risk losing the approval and will have it in September. There is also the thought of forever losing my ability to eat what I want. The very thing that got me here in the first place. I remember grieving for food when I was banded and I'm sure it will even be worse with this new surgery. But I will move forward with this. -
3 years in and not quite getting it still...
ssankofa73 replied to fedz's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Fedz, We need to talk ASAP!! You and I almost have the same exact story!! Dr. Geiss banded me in July 2007 and I have lost 56 lbs. He implanted the 4cc band at that time. That 56 lb weight loss came with exercise, weight watchers, weight gain and loss, etc. I'm not going to give up so I decided to have a revision done in November because my band is maxxed out to 4cc. I got fill after the fill with some restriction but I never got that "sweet spot" feeling that many banders talk about. There's no room for anymore fills with my current band. We REALLY need to talk. I want to give you my phone number.
