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Sleeve to bypass
NovemberSleever replied to heatherann's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I’m right there with ya. I’m 3.5 years out from my sleeve and have my revision to RNY scheduled for 10/4, due to reflux and regain (HW 246, LW 186, CW 233). I’m nervous and excited too. Looking forward to seeing your progress! -
I had the sleeve done back in 2016, but due to pregnancy, I gained half of the weight back. I did a revision in July 3. I have felt like my stomach is still large and the only thing I’ve encountered is food getting lodged in my throat now. I haven’t lost that much weight... like 21 pounds since surgery revision. I’m craving all types of food and feel like this time around, it’s not working
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I am 3 years 8 months out from revision of the sleeve & SA-DS & still wish I could have done it sooner - actually about 30 years sooner! I did, finally, hit my lowest adult weight of 162.8 a few weeks ago and generally stay about 165. About a year ago I did regain 25 lbs or so but then lost it, losing 13.6 lbs during a trip to Europe, the rest has just gradually come off. Of course, being older, the distribution of weight is a lot different than it was 40+ years ago. The only way I'm going to get rid of the stubborn fat on my abdomen & thighs is with liposuction. My co-morbidities did finally resolve for a couple of years after the revision but the diabetes & hypertension have returned. They are no where near what they were, though. I do still get episodes of diarrhea & have to be very careful about what I eat. All that being said, I would not have had the revision if I hadn't still had the co-morbidities.
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VSG to RNY - The Good & The Bad
Orchids&Dragons replied to NovemberSleever's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I was revised 10/31/18 for severe GERD. I was about 20# from goal weight at that point. 1 - complications - one of my incisions got infected, but it's the same risk for any surgery. 2 - I lost most of the remaining 20# over the next 4 months but found it very difficult because I had much less restriction with RnY than I had with the sleeve. (My sleeve was VERY restrictive and I liked that). My surgeon says that "revised" RnYs are not as restrictive as those done on a "virgin" stomach. I also found it very hard to redo all the post-op food phases because I had just "been there-done that." (My sleeve was Feb. 2018.) After the sleeve, I had never progressed past soup/stews so I had never gotten to the real "lean protein" stage. I can now eat regular meats. 3 - GERD - Yes, the procedure fixed my reflux issues. 4 - No regrets. I was on the maximum prescription-strength omeprazole, 2x/day plus TUMS as needed. I couldn't keep waking up at night with acid up my nose and in my mouth. It was going to destroy my teeth and esophagus. Gotta play the hand you're dealt, right? -
Fingernails tearing off bad 6.5 months out RNY
allies journey replied to icebarbie's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I started using Biotin capsules at first when I had sleeve surgery 0ct of 2016,5,000 mg twice a day and my nails which were thin as paper got hard as nails then I stopped for a few weeks totally thinned out and tearing off.Back on it after RNY REVISION SURGERY 10,000 twice a day and so much better. -
Tomorrow is just a day away.
Lynda486 replied to RNY 2ND RODEO's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Yes, all the time! I am having a revision on Sept, 16th, hope everything goes smoothly for you! -
Sleeve to bypass
Losingit2018 replied to heatherann's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am going in for revision from sleeve to rny on 9/12 due to hernia and gerd. I will be following this thread and your progress good luck and thanks for sharing! -
I just did this early June. I was around 5.5 years out from sleeve. I didn’t have any issues with the sleeve and my RnY revision has been equally smooth. I prefer the restriction of the RnY vs the Sleeve and my loss has been more significant percentage wise vs my sleeve. Getting used to the vitamins has been a struggle I never took them with the sleeve nor did I need them.
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I'm also 5 years post VSG this year. Dealt with some regain about 3 years ago. Also lost a parent, moved, changed jobs, etc etc etc. My regain was slow and I did the "I can eat everything in small amounts" thing for a while. I went crazy online looking for the magic reset button. I consulted on a RNY revision. I was desperate...then a really ugly health issue (one that I had surgery to help combat) returned and was really bad and I had a very REAL 'come to Jesus meeting' with a doc who told me some cold hard truths. I went full on Keto and haven't looked back. Got the health thing back under control. Lost my regain. The BIGGEST thing- I had to get out of my own head and realize that I knew what to do, I just had to DO IT. So I started attending support groups again, seeking out all sorts of them that were NOT affiliated with my surgeon, since I was embarrassed to run into someone familiar. I also met with a new nut. psych and NP team. I focused on my health and thankfully, mostly got it back again. I know that this will be an ongoing issue for LIFE, for me the work never stops and unfortunately life doesn't just pick up one day as a 'former' WLS patient. I will forever be a WLS patient, working through my plan, dealing with struggles and keeping the focus on point.
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Peggy now that your 4.5 years out from the VSG to sips revision how is everything going? I haven’t seen anyone else on these boards that far out from revision. Any updates on lifestyle, weight loss or regain, bathroom antics. Curious bc I am considering a VSG to sips revision. Thank you!
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Anyone else scheduled for October?
NovemberSleever replied to pssk's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I’m scheduled for a sleeve to bypass revision on 10/4! Excited and nervous. -
Just starting journey band to bypass
kathymae replied to loridee24's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had issues with the band. Emergency surgery to remove it. One year later revised to bypass. No issues what so ever. Best decision. -
Has anyone dealt with Health Alliance for a revision. Some yrs ago I had BCBSIL and they didn’t even want to cover my hernia repair let alone the revision. So here I am three yrs later trying it again. The only difference is this i Sudan remains requires you to meet all requirements plus have a complication. I’m just nervous of trying it again to be let down and still be in pain.
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Next Thursday the 29th I will have a revision surgery. It has been 5 years since my sleeve. I am having it due to complications from another surgery that included vagus nerve damage, in addition to severe reflux and reoccurring hiatal hernia. Just needed somewhere to share to help with anxiety. Since the surgery that caused the nerve damage I am a lot more anxious this time. HW:316 SW:284 LW:170 CW:194 Photos-before sleeve, lowest weight, last weekend I've obviously had some regain so the revision will help me get back. I have struggled with nutrition since the nerve damage. My blood counts are low and I go in for iron infusion at the hospital currently. I'm really hoping that the surgery won't make it worse! Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app
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VSG to RNY - The Good & The Bad
NovemberSleever posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I’m scheduled for a revision from VSG to RNY on 10/4 (VSG 2016, HW 246, LW 186, CW 233). Hoping to resolve my reflux and regain. I would love to hear some experiences from others who’ve done the same revision. I’m looking for all the good and bad info! I’d especially like to know: 1. Any side effects or complications? 2. How much weight did you lose and how long did it take? 3. If you had reflux or GERD, did the revision resolve it? 4. Any regrets with having the revision? Thank you! -
Dr. Francisco Gonzalez and/or Oasis of Hope - Any Feedback?
NovemberSleever posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I am scheduled for a revision from VSG to RNY with Dr. Francisco Gonzalez at Oasis of Hope hospital in Tijuana in October. I’d love some feedback and experiences with either the surgeon and/or hospital. Nervous but excited! Thank you! -
Lies to tell people about what surgery I am having
Frustr8 replied to a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Well you could say your Gall Bladder stump revised. Me , sometimes I can be goofy or a prankster- my last off the wall one I'M HAVING THOSE BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH REMOVED- I can get away with it pretty good, because when you're over 70 who really knows what's in there? Of course I really should have used something like that in 2018 when I Did Have mine. Hindsight is 20/20, you know, but I was so durned glad to receive IT. I simply forgot to be flippant. And that's the TRUTH. -
Walk me through your operation
BoredCW replied to Dee2938's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Similar process as GreenTealael. Only difference was that since my surgery was a revision, they offered a epidural and that was done in the operating room. They also asked if I would be ok with a direct line in my neck as it would make injections and taking blood easier later. I said yes to both. 9 hours later I was waking up feeling like I was hit by a semi truck minus the broken bones. After recovery where your pretty out of it and I can barely remember much from it other then a nice nurse that hit a button when I said I hurt. They rolled me up to my room where I took inventory. Besides the incision site, I had 3 drains, Feeding tube coming out of my abdomen. What I didn't expect was my right leg and left arm were sore if not in pain. This was due to how I was laid on the operating table. The nurses were nice about it and provided ice packs to help recover. Your Milage May Vary though as all surgeries are different. Good Luck! -
Nervous about revision
KadieEuropeBound replied to KadieEuropeBound's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
@freetobeallofme, I would love to stay in touch of your progress with your revision to RnY. I don't know why I'm so nervous now. Maybe, the closer I get to the 9/19 revision date then the more I find more frighten possible complications that goes hand to hand with the gastric bypass. My gerd is mild, per my latest upper GI. The pantoprazole 40 mg is suppressing my acid reflux for now. I'm still experiencing some mucus buildup in my throat and lump like feeling if I eat more than 4 oz of food or eating too fast. 4oz seems to be my sweet spot for comfort level and no gerd like symptoms. I use to be under the believe if I reach the 24 bmi; then my gerd goes away. However, I see some fit people posted on YouTube or othe wls boards still experiencing gerd. I have to lose 25 more pounds to be at a 24 bmi. I'm blame myself for worrying about possible side effects of the gastric bypass. The dumping and reactive hypoglycemia. I worry too much about things that have not happened yet. Up until June of this year, my gerd was not as pronounced. Not until an asthma/allergy attack put my acid reflux to being extremely bad while taking omeprazole. My doctor switched me pantoprazole and that medicine has controlled the daily acid reflux for now. On top of all of this, I will be making a major relocation to Europe, moving to the county Netherlands. So I'm worrying about would the Dutch doctors know how to handle my new medical case if I should still proceed with the bypass. My aunt had a revision from VSG to gastric bypass last year. She has no problems. She's happy. My aunt is super positive and do not let life worry her. I not at that level yet. I still have time to decide if I need to continue with the revision. I pray that I have a sense of peace about this decision. Thank you all for sharing your experiences with me and offering your kindness. -
BariatricPalMX or Pompeii?
SlimDreams replied to MizzNewLife's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hello, do you know if BariatricPal Mexico and Dr. Jalil Ilan performs VSG to SIPs or Sadi S revisions? -
Average loss per week after surgery?
BoredCW replied to loridee24's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am 7 weeks and 1 day post-op. I've lost 48 lbs and average about 6.8lbs a week. I have also been told tall men lose the weight faster. I had a revision from RNY to DS. Granted you need to be mindful that your situation will be completely different from ours. You will lose the weight at what your body is set to do. Just focus on learning to eat again and get those proteins. Hope this helps. -
Revision of RNY
Losingit2018 replied to Notthe1sttime's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
My revision is scheduled for 9/12. Not only do I have gerd, I only lost 1/2 my excess weight with the sleeve. So I am really looking forward to a 2nd chance at getting the rest of the weight off. -
Anyone In Northern Cali?
BoredCW replied to mommy_vsg's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hello all, Good luck on your surgeries. I am post-op almost 3 mo from a revision surgery from RNY to DS. I'm in San Jose. I look forward to read about all your success. -
Revision of RNY
PrincessCharming replied to Notthe1sttime's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Have you had your revision yet? I'm thinking about doing it so would like to know how you're doing. Thanks -
Rny revision
PrincessCharming replied to RNY 2ND RODEO's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I also had mine around 2002 and am planning on a revision to reduce my pouch and tighten my stoma. I was around 350, lost 140 and have gained it back. My bypass is already distal. What exactly are they going to do duringyour surgery? Thank you
