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Hello. I'm new to the community and just had my endoscopy done today in preparation for my revision from Band to RNY. The result shows that I have ulcers I have to go back in a week to get the results of the biopsy but I am curious to know if anyone out there was diagnosed with ulcers during the pre-op screenings and if it affected your ability to be cleared for weight loss surgery?
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Some doctors are not able to do the procedure. You'd want an actual revision surgeon for it. It's not that it can't be done, it's that they can't do it. ;o)
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Johnson County, KS area?
bikerchick519 replied to songsmith's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I live in Jackson Co on the MO side but I work in KCK. I had the sleeve in 2011 and I'm having a revision to mini bypass in March. I feel like I'm starting all over but I could probably answer any questions you might have. Dr. Hoehn was going to do my revision but my insurance denied it so I'm going back to Mexico. -
Finally approved for Revision Surgery
korilh71 replied to jenniebear2002's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Having my band removed tomorrow. My surgeon will not do same day bypass I have to wait 3-6 months. Happy to see the positive comments about the revision. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Scheduled surgery while waiting for approval?
MichJohn77 replied to queencity's topic in Insurance & Financing
I have my "tentative" surgery date and they just submitted for approval. Keeping my Fingers crossed for the revision approval! Good Luck! -
September 2013 sleevers..Requesting sleeve buddies :)
montiep replied to JodiAnn210's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey all you September Sleevers. How is everyone doing? I am 3 weeks PO today. Feel great! Back to the gym this am. I have been walking in the mornings since its so nice here in Tejas. (rare) So just did some cycling, and some arms. Tried not to do anything that would pull on the tummy. I am down 20 lbs. Which 7 was pre op diet. But happy. I know I will loose slower since I was revision. But if I can stay 20 lbs a month, I will be one happy camper. Lets all check in and see how everyone is doing now that we are on the loser's bench. -
Any New Jersey Sleevers on here?
Rebeccaabrooks86 replied to mcplu28's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Dr Abkin in Florham Park is doing my revision from the band (he also put my band in) he is great! -
New study about the long-term effectiveness of the sleeve
CowgirlJane replied to Rogofulm's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am the analytical type... so I tend to want to know the "why" - but when it comes to managing obesity I am over it. At this point, it is just "how" I was committed when I revised from band to sleeve... and I remain committed to the "fight". I love life as a normal sized person too much to consider any other path. -
Outpatient here. Had a revision from lapband to SIPS DS in one surgery. [emoji1360][emoji173]️
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What is your goal weight for your height?
BetsyB replied to gingerjane's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon's range, for my height, is lower than most ranges from other sources: 99-121. (Weight Watchers' range is 109-137). My goal is 109. My doctor's goal for me is 127--it's a level where I've maintained long-term in the past. I'd like to get to 109 because of back and ortho issues that just feel better the less I carry. I will reassess as I get closer, though--if it's not realistic, I'll revise. -
Okay, I am in my 11th week and down 40 pounds with 15 to go to get at my revised goal of 180. I am at point of slowing down and still making goal somewhere between week 20 and 24. So, to moderate loss to a comfortable level, like to snack on Peanut Butter and a few saltines or an occasional ice cream cone. I know from reading this board I am not alone. So what is your cheat food?
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Do You Have A Lot Of Loose Skin After Losing Weight?
teachkdz0507 replied to AngieG0410's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Angie, I am a lapband revised sleeve and I DO have excess skin. I am wondering if age has anything to do with it. I do workout regularly and my tummy still looks nasty. I am very close to goal so it is no longer fat. It is just wrinkly looking. I plan to do a tummy tuck after I have been stabilized at goal weight. I will say that my tummy is the worst. I have been able to keep the rest under control with the exercise. I have met several in our face to face support group who have had to have additional work done after the weight is gone. Embrace the idea you are healthier and the weight is gone. Rejoice that your biggest problem is getting rid of excess skin! :-) Good luck! Smiles! -
I had my port revised by Dr Alanis in Houston. He takes UHC and the hospitals he uses are also in-network. Other than long waits in the waiting room before seeing him, :laugh: I have had a VERY POSITIVE experience with him and would recommend him to anyone.
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I had a revision surgery from sleeve (2012) to gastric bypass Jan 29 2018. I am on a liquid diet until I see my surgeon on the 14th. With the sleeve, I didn’t feel hungry at all after surgery and was barely able to drink. But with this surgery, I am starving!!! It’s such torture cooking for and watching my fiancé and kids eating and not being able to have anything but liquids. It’s been such an emotional battle for me and I find myself literally crying over it. Am I the only one or has anyone else gone through this? Thanks!
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Dr. Rex Luttrell did my surgery & does my fills in Little Rock. Very nice man & easy on the eyes. He numbs you up before doing the fill. Don't know if he would fill you this early on though. I think he made me wait 4-6 weeks. I know he has done a port revision on a Mexico patient. I don't see him having a problem with it. Give him a call (501)552-4870. Good luck. They have also been advertising a Lap-Band clinic somewhere here in Arkansas. I have been seeing the commercials on TV the last couple of weeks. If I see it again I will post the name for you.............Jess
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Who had sleeve surgery in Mexico?
Amforshort replied to JR15's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I'm 5 days post-op from a band to sleeve revision in Mexico. We flew to San Diego, they picked us up at the airport and went straight to the hospital for blood work and EKG. Then they took us to a really nice hotel and had broth and jello for me. The next morning we went back for surgery. I stayed 2 nights. My husband had to stay at the hotel though. After discharge they took me back to his hotel for 1 night...with broth and jello. The next morning they took us back over the border to the airport and we flew home. We got to San Diego on Wednesday June 7. Surgery on June 8 and we flew home on Sunday June 11. I have no complaints. I was exhausted traveling home but not in pain. I had asked fir wheelchair assistance between gates. The hospital had everything down perfectly and I had no issues at all. No pain, vomiting, nausea, etc. I used Dr Gutierrez with Mexico Bariatric Center. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app -
Gatric Bypass or Sleeve?
NovaLuna replied to Buterflymomma's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
If you do the Sleeve you are going to run the risk of having to have a revision. I was approved for my surgery despite having acid issues because I DON'T have GERD, but rather something called EOS. I was going to have issues with acid whether I had Bypass or DS (which involves a sleeved stomach). My disorder is an allergy disorder and the acid is worse 1. when I either eat or am around what I'm allergic to, 2. at night, or 3. if I eat something acidic. I only take my acid reducers at night. However, I wouldn't necessarily recommend the Sleeve to someone who has GERD. Trust me, weight loss surgery is no joke and it's a bumpy recovery in the beginning. The gas, the liquid diet, the puree stage, etc. Having to go through the 2 week pre-diet all over again if it doesn't stick the first time... You have to look at everything and then ask yourself if you are willing to take the risk of having to do it all over again if your GERD gets WORSE. In the end, the choice is yours, whatever that choice may be because it's your life and YOU are the one living it, not someone else... I wish you the best of luck on whatever choice you make! -
Finally made the decision and now I'm petrified
ElleG replied to Veritas02138's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I currently have a band and now I am seeking a revision to the RNY. I wish you the best of luck!!! p.s. listen to the doc -
Finally made the decision and now I'm petrified
RonV0804 replied to Veritas02138's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Veritas! Like you, I wanted to lap band, but had some reservations. I started this journey last year. My doctor told me it was my decision, but... he did tell me how many revision surgeries he's done in the past two or so years - these are patients who had the band, and ended up - for various reasons - getting the RNY surgery. I didn't want to end up having two separate surgeries, especially since he's old school and said I'd have to wait another 6-9months and go through the whole insurance drama again if I needed to get the second surgery. I researched the RNY to the ground and decided to go through with it. I'm only 2 weeks post-op and feeling pretty good so far! I'd say get a second opinion if it would make you feel comfortable with whatever choice you end up making. We all know it's a long road to get us even to contemplate and to go through with surgery, so I wish you the best! -
Post-op, Time off work
this sucks replied to beaker27's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm taking off six weeks. I was revised from LapBand to sleeve and I have a demanding job-i work in outside sales and drive and travel a lot Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Band to VSG or Bypass
bearhugs1975 replied to WshfullyShrnkng's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Sorry for the delay in my reply, with the holidays I let time get away from me. I has my revision this past April. It has been wonderful! All of the reflux issues are gone and the bypass isn’t anything scary yo deal with at all. Weight loss has been steady and I am right where I want to be, comfortably. -
1 week post-op, want to eat and feeling regretful
sara7272 replied to pathtosuccess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm 2 years out, but just had a revision surgery so I'm back on the post op diet and I have been having non-stop super vivid dreams about eating, it's crazy. It's kind of funny because I guess my mind is just trying to cope with not being able to eat in it's own weird way! We all get it, the battle will subside, I promise! [emoji173] -
I am 8 days PO revision. Feel great, came back to work on Monday, only 5.5 hrs. Very tired when I got home. Actually took a nice baby nap. Now that I can do the Protein shakes, I don't feel so tired. Tomorrow, I get the staples out. Will be asking lots of questions. Still a bit swollen on the left side, which is where they did the most work.
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I had to ask myself those questions too when almost 2 years ago my 3 year old band sprang a leak. In the end, despite having the option of revising to a sleeve, I opted to be rebanded. And the reason is I had great success with the band, I live with it easily and for me, the success of it is known. The sleeve would have been a complete unknown for me, and not a risk I was willing to take. So yes, you can say I don't regret getting not just one band, but two.
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Let me first say that you're doing fantastically. Don't let this little set back matter in the least. Are you in the hospital now? I am curious as to why you're going to get a revision to bypass if the sleeve is working well. Not a judgment at all, I am simply interested in the doctor's reasoning
