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Food Before and After Photos
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My lonely microwave egg lol first egg (eaten outside of ricotta bake) since revision surgery Went much better than deli meat (i can't tolerated poultry yet/again) Added sweet potato on top... Tossed the afters (about 10% sorry no photo) -
RNY Gastric Bypass revised to Distal
FluffyChix replied to thancock's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Most of us who have RNY today, get the proximal surgery because of how extreme the distal is. It also carries more post surgical long term risk due to vitamin and mineral deficiencies that may only show up years down the road. So distal is a revision surgery (usually). Also, today, most super MO peeps get VSG as their 1 st surgery cuz the risk of surgery is less, quicker surgery, etc. Then they get revisions to either RNY or DS. Most go from VSG to DS (malabsorption element and VSG anatomy). -
RNY Gastric Bypass revised to Distal
thancock posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Has anyone had revision surgery from RNY GB to Distal? -
Revision surgery after gastric bypass surgery
thancock replied to RhondaRob's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had open Gastric Bypass in March 2003. In St Louis Missouri. That was the closest place to me that was doing the surgery. Lost 148 pounds. Kept it off for about 9 years. I gained about 90 pounds back. A week ago, Monday, August 5th, 2019 I had revision from RNY to Distal. Iβve lost 12 pounds. Iβm still on liquids until Friday when I see my surgeon. -
Whose goal weight are you using? Your own or your program's?
summerset replied to Uterno's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I used my own. Back in the days nobody seemed to talk about goal weights. When I had my revision nobody talked about about a goal weight either. -
Thought rollercoaster ...
SeattleLady replied to Zemi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The best thing that I have done for my physical body? Having the guts to be a WLS patient. It's been 5 years. I have to be revised. I would do it all over again! For me is/was worth everything I am going through today. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using BariatricPal mobile app -
Iβm 2 months out band to ds, down 37 pounds, they said it comes off slower after revisions but Iβll get there. Iβve had a couple nights with bile reflux but itβs controlled with meds (I didnβt take anything the nights it happened) and Iβm told it goes away with time. No vomiting, I feel good, I can get in my protein and only regret not doing it sooner
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βReview of Revisions to RNY
GreenTealael posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Video with great information! Warning: Graphic -
β€My Revision Storyβ€
Losingit2018 replied to GreenTealael's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
My issues are gerd. I had the acid test and my levels were off the charts. I also lost 3 people in my family within the first year after surgery. I did not stick to pkan and I only lost half of my weight. I am hoping that the revision will help me to get the rest of my weight off as I will hopefully be able to stick to plan this time around. i take one s day bypass and sleeve optimized chewable plus chewable calcium citrate now that I like very much. I thought that bypass patients normally needed to take more vitamins than sleepers going by memory -
Fight, fight, fight and fight
m.simpson88 replied to SeattleLady's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I was just watching a YouTube who had done a lot of research and she found a website where they fight for the revisions and surgeries to be approved after they are denied. They work and get you approved. Might be something to look into. The website is www.wlsappeals.com and it is called Lindstrom Obesity Advocacy. -
I like the Vega bars and Clif Builder bars. The No-Cow ones are tasting quite good as well. (food police, don't waste your time to b*tch about the macros, please) However, I rarely have an appetite for them since a whole while. I guess I ate too much of them in the first months after my revision. I always have some bars in my desk for 24 h shifts at work though.
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β€My Revision Storyβ€
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
They may request stronger or more frequent vitamin use but I take the same amount of vitamins as with VSG. There are plenty of one a day options sold in the BariatricPal store. Once my current vitamins are finished then I'm getting some that I sampled. I was serious about taking all of the vitamins back then because i was deficient in a few things before VSG so it became a routine. Vitamin time for me is vitamin time for everyone. I will need to have labs drawn to determine my current levels and adjust from there. I will report on it in about 3 weeks. I was my goal weight ~155lbs prior to revision. What issues are you having & what is the reason for your revision? -
β€My Revision Storyβ€
Losingit2018 replied to GreenTealael's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I will admit that a revision to bypass scares me. I am not so sure that I wonβt end up backing out, i really havenβt had many issues with the Vsg and worry that a revision may be pushing my luck. -
β€My Revision Storyβ€
Losingit2018 replied to GreenTealael's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
This thread has been very helpful to me. Thank you for that. I go to see my surgeon this week for my pre op appt and will ask him then but, I am wondering. Do you have to take a lot more vitamins since the revision? When you say you are at 150, where were you pre revision? Just curious. -
Hi All!! I was a revision from Lapband to sleeve to Rny for severe GERD and I knew going in I would lose slower since I was a third timer. Iβm satisfied with my loss. Started at 251 at pre-op and now am 208. My way of losing is so odd. I drop to an all new low and then within 1-2 days Iβm up 4-5 lbs and then jump up and down in those 4-5 lbs and then stall and then after another time drop to a new low. Anyone go through this as well? Diet stays same, I think it must be hormones...?
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September 2019 ππ
TX2NC replied to Repeatingthoughts's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello All, I should be the 1st or 2nd week of September. My surgeon's office called me today to let me know that my insurance approved my revision from lapband to RNY. I go in next week for my "results visit," basically just going over pre and post op instructions and getting my official date. Incredibly, even in my excitement/relief, I managed to remember to ask my case manager how far out the surgeon is booked for surgery since he only operates twice a week. She said that they just booked the last two spots for August, so she would mention to the doc to hold me a spot for the 1st week of September. Fingers crossed for September 6th. Happy to be on the train with everyone. -
As in he would gain their weight back and got a gastric bypass revision?
Leyla949 posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Gastric bypass revision -
GASTRIC BYPASS REVISE FROM GASTRIC SLEEVE
Leslie JK replied to nomorefattypatty's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had the revision July 8 i have had no more reflux, thank God. Highly recommend the revision Sent from my moto e5 plus using BariatricPal mobile app -
Thought rollercoaster ...
FluffyChix replied to Zemi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At 287lbs and 49BMI, I started trying to get serious about weight loss and weight loss surgery on my own with only my PCP on board. My oncologist had been trying to talk me into WLS for 2 years and I resisted his offers of referral to a program. I wasn't ready to change. So it took 2 years to get my head in the game! And when I did, I didn't look back--even though the fear of affording the post WLS life gripped me! My first visit with the surgeon, I weighed 256 and was just over 41BMI-ish. She required I lose 10% of my total body weight in the 6 months leading up to the pre-op liquid diet and I was so fearful of not being able to comply. Cuz if I could lose on my own, why would I need WLS? But WLS doesn't just help us LOSE the weight, it helps KEEP IT OFF longterm. I had to pay my nutritionist for each of 6 monthly visits out of pocket. It was so worth it and worth cutting corners elsewhere to help. I can still see her whenever I need to. BUT, she runs a weight loss support group where I get to see her for free once a month at a hospital. It's a great group of ladies who meet to talk and offer support. And there is no cost. Most hospitals offer free support groups and allow outsiders (people from other surgeons) to attend, cuz you never know when someone is gonna need a revision. So look up all the WLS practices in the area--especially ones centered around large teaching hospitals, and see if you can find one! I didn't go to a gym or work with an exercise physiologist--no funds to do so--but I was prescribed PT a few times for pain and rehabilitation. So see if you can start there and get that covered. Throughout the losses, I have walked daily and do sporadic core strengthening exercises at home using bands and isometrics. I now weigh 135.2lbs today. -
Had revision yesterday!
newlady1 replied to GingerSlim's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Congrats Ginger and thanks for sharing. I had my revision on 7/25. I've had no issues with GERD. My doctor has me on Prilosec, 40mg for the next couple of months. Stomach is still sore and swollen, but i get my staples out on Monday so that's a plus (i think [emoji3]). So far I've lost 20lbs, YEAH!! WELCOME TO THE RNY SIDE!! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Intermittent Fasting Daily Menu/Results/Accountability
GreenTealael replied to FluffyChix's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Your fasting time is up to you/your lifestyle but people usually find fasting late evening- overnight- into the late morning easiest because youre sleeping most of those hours and not focused on any activities/food BUT Beginning IF so early after your surgery (for anyone really) maybe tricky Here are a few questions that may help guide you to some answers? (Others please chime in/correct me if I'm wrong) 1. What were the reasons for your revision? *Poor habits that lead to regain: no, not yet. You may need fix this aspect first (You may not need to use IF for weightloss at all if this is resolved π) - go by your Team's plan first then discuss when it no longer works/weightloss slows/stops *GERD and you're at goal: Maybe if you are looking for inflammation reduction - discuss with team first and go slow *Other: discuss with Team first 2. Do have significant regain to lose? *Yes: Go by your Teams plan first then try IF when it doesn't work anymore (under their supervision of course) *No: you may lose more than you want so use mildly 3. Are you getting all of your nutrient/macros/cals in easily/too easily? *No: I wouldn't try yet- it may just make it harder. *Yes: If you over eating, go back to just dense proteins only for a bit to see if it helps, if not discuss with your Team the prospects if IF for hunger reduction/calorie reduction Hope that helps π -
ππο»Ώο»Ώο»Ώπππππππππππππππππππ π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯21 MONTHS POST ο»ΏOPπ₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯ πππππππππππππππππο»Ώπο»Ώπππ β€β€β€β€β€β€β€β€150 lbs BMI 26β€β€ο»Ώβ€β€ο»Ώβ€β€ο»Ώο»Ώο»Ώο»Ώβ€ο»Ώο»Ώο»Ώβ€ A lot has happened between month 20 to 21: a. I was revised to a bypass for treatment of GERD/spiraled sleeve/structure. Major. b. My BF relocated out of state π³. I know... c. Walking/exercise has decreased until I am healed completely d. I watched The Boys (Amazon) π Boring food photos this month because not much variety in my menu. But shameless selfies abound π
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β€My Revision Storyβ€
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
ππππππππ Updates ππππππππ 24 days post op & doing pretty well. Lots of vitamins in my routine. I also realized that i need to open my PPI and swallow the beads as opposed to taking the capsule whole otherwise I get strong reflux like symptoms late in the evening. I don't think it GERD returning but post op I was placed on the PPI for 3 additional months to calm things down the evaluate. Also figuring out my new food intolerances and so far just heavy cream based soups (will not try again) As far a diet i am progressing on schedule but I have had beans and tubers which is not on my NUT plan. She failed to take into consideration: 1. I'm already at goal (she wanted me to eat pure protein nothing else π) 2. I have prior protein intolerances so they need to be rotated in/out or I get constipation/aversion 3. She hasn't dealt with a revision patient that was already at goal, didn't have regain So I kindly injected the food in the appropriate stages that I remembered from VSG π (yup I still have my packet almost 2 yrs later) β°β°β°β°β°β°β°β°TMI TIME β°β°β°β°β°β°β°β° *squeamish please exit stage left* At one point last week I experienced terrible constipation from eating only/too much protein and called my team to confirm the plan. I was told to increase the stool softener and laxative until it resolved. If that didn't work I could use MOM or an enema. I had to use all of them to fix it π. But it worked and I have been regular ever since This week was much better, likely from the natural fiber balancing out the protein plus increased SS/L, however today...diarrhea. No good reason except my cycle is approaching. Oh Joy. This has reduced my weight to 150lbs. I just need to make certain this isnt a stomach flu or lasting thing as I have a Wedding next week But so far so good π -
Intermittent Fasting Daily Menu/Results/Accountability
traeleo replied to FluffyChix's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
OK I get the intermittent fasting method burns better than regular eating. My problem is Iβm confused on whether to do the fasting during the day or at night. So confused I donβt know what to do. I am 10 weeks out from a revision from sleeve to bypass should I be trying this fasting right now or is it only during maintenance? -
Follow-up care for surgeries done outside of the US
RickM replied to HipHopDiva's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
First, there is a specific Mexico/Self Pay forum here that might get more or better answers. I can't speak specifically for any of the MX practices, though my wife was self pay here in the states, Most follow up care is done by your PCP including routine labs, and those are generally covered by insurance. From what I have seen, most US bariatric practices aren't keen on doing follow up for other doctors (partly not wanting to support the competition, partly not wanting to get involved in someone else's surgery and potential problems) though longer term if revisions are needed, they are more than willing..... I would expect that the better practices would offer some kind of remote follow up (phone/fax/email/skype, etc.) for some time, but don't know for sure on that. The practice that we used here in the states was set up for travelling patients, so that is routine for them to do the periodic post-op follow ups as well as the annuals. One can also often join the support group for local surgeons to get that kind of support - many welcome patients from other practices - and that may also be a way in to see them if there are any problems that need attention (ask questions at the group meeting - I'm having this or that problem - and that may interest them enough to invite you to make an appointment, whereas they may refuse if you just call the office cold.
