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I keep thinking about this topic and where to discuss it even though it’s not directly related to bariatric surgery at the same time it is in a way connected. I always waffle between trying to think about something and just not being able to think about it until it happens, I guess I’m just a cat ... you know how for cats it’s whatever is in that moment is everything and they don’t really perceive tomorrow. I don’t think I am even worried about it, I won’t know until the day arrives how I will feel. But I do need to at least confront the issue. Right? I guess a brief backstory is in 2010 (age 35) I had a hysterectomy, they took everything except my ovaries. I had fast growing fibroids everywhere including cervix. My uterus was retroflexed (is that the word?) toward my spine and I had a large pedunculated fibroid connected there pressing against my colon and spine area. Also a lot of fibroids, nodules and cysts in the walls of my uterus and cervix. They also removed a fibroid from my left ovary. A few years before this whole situation, a doctor told me I likely had endometriosis, bowel bladder etc. but the only way to diagnose was medical menopause but I refused and that was that. I also have Pcos. My doctor at the time said the only way to not repeatedly have the painful cysts was to have my ovaries removed but she didn’t want to do it so soon. Fast forward to last year I saw a uro/gyn due to issues related to my hysterectomy. I had a mass on my left ovary as well. I had pelvic floor repair procedures and he removed my left ovary since it was covered in endometriosis. But left my right ovary even though there was also endometriosis. He said he didn’t want to put me in menopause. i know menopause doesn’t cure endometriosis. But after my gastric bypass surgery and gallbladder surgery and I ended up in the ER with pneumonia and other problems. They incidentally found a mass on or near my right ovary. I have a lot of pain in that area. Some time later I had a MRI that showed hemorrhagic cysts. I saw my Uro/gyn and we decided it’s time to just do a oophorectomy and remove my last ovary and also check for any visible endometriosis. The problem with endometriosis is that it can be in places they won’t be able to find it. Even lungs and brain. I am hoping he will also revise one of the other procedures giving me trouble. this is hard since this is a very personal issue. But I will be facing menopause now. I’ve had hot flashes and night sweats for years likely due to my body’s inability to regulate temperature. And I know about natural supplements for menopause. But what worries me is it’s impact on my weight loss journey. Especially since hormone replacement therapy doesn’t seem like a good idea since that triggers the endometriosis. I haven’t quite thought about it, except my metabolism is already basically nonexistent. I already have weird body issues both due to how the hysterectomy changed my body shape along with degenerative scoliosis, and body dysmorphia. I know it’s a long message for a simple question that probably doesn’t really have an answer since each persons menopause experience can vary greatly. Im already in a longer than usual stall and my weight backslid after I had a colonoscopy/endoscopy. It just won’t budge. The only thing different is my dr gave me prescription famotidine since the omeprozole contradicts a medication I’m on. And I’m thinking it’s that. I added extra vitamin c since there’s some possibility it can help with constipation. But I’m switching back to a natural heartburn remedy for now too.

I found my med mix in 2010. Had surgery 2012. Lowest weight was 200 lbs. Had weight gain due to loss of control over my environment. I had to move in with my mother to take care of her after an accident and she had goodies. Needless to say I gained due to being unable to ignore food that ws sitting right by my bed. I was staying in her combo livingroom, kitchen, diningroom. Moved out and the weight gain stopped. A year later I got a grip on losing at least a lb a month. Now I am considering revision. bupropion is great. I find it not only combats depression but deals with compulsive behavior I.e. compulsive overeating.

I’m Sleeve to Bypass Revision. Anyone have severe anxiety disorder? I had a panic attack after my last surgery and it was a struggle to get my anxiety meds administered to me.... fast forward to now I have a fear of being hooked up to an IV and I’m worried about not being able to ask for my anxiety meds. Thx.

I’m pre revision surgery to bypass. I have a question about post op. I’m kind of freaking out because I had some problems in the hospital with my sleeve getting my anti depressant meds. There was no extended release but finally they just let me open the capsule and take it. I’m wondering with bypass if I’m going to have more extreme and long term challenges because of absorption?!

Hi and you had a revision?

I’ve asked this before a while back.. and I know there are always new folks on the board so I thought I’d ask it again... if you had the sleeve and diabetes...then revised to bypass did your diabetes improve?

Good afternoon all..... how many of you had sleeve revision after complete success with the band. Banded in 2009. 2009 SW: 232lbs, LW: 135lbs... but my best most consistent weight 143 for 7+ years. Zero trouble till 2017, got the flu and slipped my band. I managed to keep my weight down pretty good and gained 30lbs in the 2.5 years. But no matter what i ate and no matter what i did (crossfit 3-4 x per week) i couldn't lose. Any people revise from Band to sleeve with a low BMI... Cash pay?

I’m staring a closed FB group for those specifically who are looking into or have had Sleeve to Bypass revision surgery. It’s called “Revision Journey.” Feel Free to join!

I love your dress and those shoes are amazing. I'm doing ok. I'm going to be having an EGD because I have an off and on again stomach pain/upset since surgery. I haven't got the date yet until they get the approval. I will let you know what I find out. I'm at 251 and have lost 87 pounds. I feel like I should have lost more, but probably am waiting too much. Last night I ate a whole croissant with no ill feeling. If eat chicken it hurts after a few bites. I try to stick to soft proteins. Yogurt is the easiest on my stomach. I still have tons of restriction, but am finding I can graze a bit. I'm still trying to be very mindful of what I eat. I am at a BMI of 39.9 which is just below morbid obesity. I still have a long way to go. I really hope it get there by 18 months. My dr and I will go over my options at 12 months to see if i need/want a revision to DS. I'm having so much lose skin and would consider doing my arms. I carry my weight in my upper half of my body and have way smaller legs. I guess we all have our problem areas. Mine is my arms, breasts and stomach. You're looking good! How much do you have to lose to goal? I'm at a spot that most people started. But, overall I feel pretty amazing! Take care! Stay in touch. 💗

How long before you were allowed to lift over 10 lbs, after your revision?

I’m scared. I honestly didn’t think that insurance would approve me. I had sleeve in 2017. I was at 275 and my lowest went down to 150. But then I had chronic unexplained migraines daily and I sought out food for comfort. I gained 50 pounds back. My sleeve is completely stretched. Somehow I miraculously was approved for revision to bypass. I still am in shock that insurance approved. The thing is. I feel like a failure. I have bing eating disorder and even though I’m in therapy, it still consumes me. I am scared that I’ll fail at this second chance or that I’ll have complications.

Hello all. It’s been a very long time since I’ve posted in here. I had sleeve in 4/2014. Was doing good, lost 80 lbs (definitely not as much as I needed to or hoped for) and as of 3 years ago I’ve developed server GERD and bad stomach pains. I’ve also had Achilles’ tendon repair surgery and a muscle tear surgery on my left elbow so my mobility has been very very limited. Achilles’ tendon surgery recovery time is exactly 1 year. And I had both done so to say the least, I’ve been home...not being able to do exercises at all, except resistance bands which I do do. So, with my weight gain all 80 plus more regain I’m exactly 22 lbs heavier than I was the day of my VSG surgery. I recently had an UGI and EGD done 2 weeks ago which showed severe GERD, gastritis and I have bleeding in my stomach as well the bariatric doctor said. He wants to do a revision to bypass which I’m very happy about, no more GERD and hopefully to get some weight off also. Question is; I’ve already checked with my insurance company BCBS and they said I was certainly covered for a revision as long as I meet 2 of the 6 comorbities and I meet 3. I had them send me the info on getting the revision and I’ve read it throughly and it says in it that if my doctor suggests that I do the nutrition classes prior to surgery then I have to. I am going to express to my bariatric doctor that this pain is unbearable and can he please do it ASAP. How long did y’all have to wait for your revision from getting your testing/procedure results back? Did your bariatric doctor make you go through all the nutritional classes all over again? I’m really really hoping that he doesn’t make me do these classes because I’ve already met my annual deductible and this whole revision bypass surgery will be fully covered 100% and I will have zero money to pay. Please tell me there’s hope. My next appointment with him is on October 29th so I’m praying he will give me some excellent news. I’m going to stress to him about my insurance as well. TIA for any feedback

32 in Lake Frederick, VA. I'll be having a revision from band to bypass on October 24 with Dr. Oviedo.

Wow, I am so sorry you have had to endure this pain and then regain. I had a revision from a VBG to a RNY 3 weeks ago. I am close to feeling normal again. My first surgery was in October 1998 and I went from 302 to 150 in abut a year and a half. But then about 4 years ago I started gaining weight, until I reached 225. My PCP sent me to the surgeon because I had developed a fistula between my pouch and my stapled off stomach, which made it like I didn't have a pouch at all. Anyway it took about 2 months total from my first appointment to surgery. I am on the road to recovery. I can say it seems that the most popular revision is the RNY. Good luck!

Hi, Revision type, timing and approval is very individual. You need to consult your Surgeon for accurate answers. While you wait perhaps can track your food meticulously and even join us in some of the threads that refocus your lifestyle/habits: You may find that you can reach your goals without revision surgery 💙 Good Luck

I have the sleeve in 2013. Everything was going well. My weight before surgery was 275. I went down to 170. Then in 2015 I fractured a couple of bones in my foot. It required surgery. And now I have screws permanently in my foot to keep the bones from shifting. I went over 6 months without being able to walk due to complications. And unfortunately I started to gain the weight back. I’m so disappointed at myself. I have losing the weight I gained (I’m currently 215). However, nothing I do is working. Working out is difficult since I have screws in my foot. My foot swells and causes me a lot of pain. Plus, my asthma is really bad since I have regained my weight. I want to get a revision as soon as possible. I was wondering what is the process for revision and how long does it take for the insurance to approve revision surgery? What is the best revision to do? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

I had revision from lapband to RNY.. My insurance approved me and I had the surgery.. I received a bill fo 6700.00 they paid for everything except the actual bypass. Wtf. Finally after 2 appeals and 6 months they paid.

Hi im having my surgery 25 nov sleeve revised to rny. What are the daily requirements for protein after surgery and is it ok if i use this product. You can drink it with milk or water or even sprinkle over food Sent from my SM-A530F using BariatricPal mobile app

South africa. Will get my revision surgery (sleeve to Rny) 25 November in Tijuana Sent from my SM-A530F using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm in Wisconsin and can only speak to my experience for VSG>RNY revision insurance approval. I had really bad GERD and my endoscopies showed Barrett's. So Blue Shield (my employer is in CA) approved it immediately for GERD and did not impose any pre-operative requirements such as monitored weight loss, etc. So my recommendation would be to pursue it for complications and not WLS if you want a quick approval.

Thank you for such an honest account of your experience so far! I am coming up on my revision from band to bypass, so i have some idea of what to expect, but know it'll be very different still. It's been many years since my band, so it's good to have some reminders of things I can't remember from all those years ago. A bariatric budget is a really good thing to be talking about! I don't think most people know the extent of how expensive it can get to get all of your nutrients in! There is a brand of protein shakes that may work for you, Syntrax Nectar. They seem to have a lot of fruit flavors for people like us who don't want to drink thick chocolate flavors every day. I have not tried them yet, so I can't speak to how great they are, but the reviews look good! I have a few samples from them sitting in my BariatricPal cart to order, so I can always get in touch once I try them! I also thin out my protein drinks with extra almond milk I want to be able to drink my protein shakes easily not feel like I'm putting a ton of work into it. Or you could try using the unflavored protein powder in various liquids and pureed foods! It sounds like despite the pain, you are doing great things, it looks like you are moving well and really have a grasp on what's going on. You are going to be super successful, I just know it! Keep up the great work 😃

I had the sleeve in June of 2016 and it still works to this day. I have severe gerd and I also have a hiatal hernia which is why I am doing the revision. My date is October 15th. Sent from my SM-J337P using BariatricPal mobile app

I got the sleeve in 2017 and lost 40 lbs but my sleeve stretch due to some medications I have to take for RA and I had reflux. I gained 30 of the 40 back. I just had the VSG revision done last Wed with a hernia repair (I had not heard of getting a hernia with the sleeve - insurance paid) and I am still feeling the reflux. I am told it will get better but right now it doesn't feel that way. It's not as bad but it's only been less than a week. I just hate starting over it feels harder. I am craving to eat solid food and the healing part is hard also. I feel like phase one liquids is taking forever to pass. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using BariatricPal mobile app

Last yr I bought a shirt from Target. It was an XL in women's. All women know how much it can suck to buy womens clothing. 9 times out of 10 a XL in one brand can be a M in another. This is why I generally just buy men's t-shirts. Though I know I wear an XL in Old Navy's women's shirts. That being said, I bought this shirt and when I got home it was about 3 sizes too small. I sadly shoved it in a drawer and forgot about it. I'm almost a mth out from my revision. My GERD is completely gone and the weightloss is a huge bonus. I found the shirt today and put it on. And it fit!

It is said to be reversible, however, there has been some doubt about it being reversible over the long term once the anchors and sutures have taken hold/stomach 'melded'. I am no expert but I would say it is possibly reversible in the early stages. For those who have had an ESG and need a revision some surgeons will not do a VGS due to the anchors but will do a bypass.