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hi mimi, please tell me what it is like having a revision from lapband to sleeve? Do you have acid reflux or vomiting like I have with band? I have had the band for 15 years, it helped me lose weight and keep it off but I vomit all the time. I damaged my esophagus and I have to have it taken out. One doctor suggests sleeve and another mini GBP. WHich one is better?
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Anyone Else Have Nighttime Reflux Coughing Or Vomitting?
Lelina replied to Bekah_GA's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi mike54, I have 'choking' from the band at night and a lot of vomiting during the day and night. I had gastroscopy and it proved that my esophagus is all pebly instead of smooth. The Doctor took biopsy and luckily I don't have cancer. He loosened the band and suggested revision surgery. Now it is up to me to decide whether it will be sleeve or mini GBP. Did you have revision and if you did how is it with the reflux now? -
Anyone Else Have Nighttime Reflux Coughing Or Vomitting?
Lelina replied to Bekah_GA's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi NH-Pam, I have 'choking' from the band at night and a lot of vomiting during the day and night. I had gastroscopy and it proved that my esophagus is all pebly instead of smooth. The Doctor took biopsy and luckily I don't have cancer. He loosened the band and suggested revision surgery. Now it is up to me to decide whether it will be sleeve or mini GBP. Did you have revision and if you did how is it with the reflux now? -
Congratulations on your journey and weight loss. I also had a hernia repair when I had my sleeve surgery and it was back almost immediately. Waiting for approval from my insurance companies for the RNY revision surgery. My reflux is awful. Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app
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You're doing great. I am almost 64 and need RNY REVISION SURGERY after my sleeve surgery 2.5 years ago. HW 318 SW 287 CW 225 I have gone down to 199.8 and then started gaining weight again. I never had a problem eating even a whole sandwich. I drink constantly and now crave things I never ate before. Chips, icecream and just junk. Grrrr, salt intake is way too high seems like I can't get enough. My reflux has become so much worse than it was before I started. It's crazy. Now waiting approval for the RNY revision surgery from my 2 insurance companies. I am absolutely miserable and can't wait for the approval and surgery date. I'm concerned about the surgery but I know I have to have it. Good luck Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Lap band vs VSG for 37 BMI
GreenTealael replied to Tlily730's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi there! You will be hard pressed to find a reputable surgical team that will suggest lapbands anymore (It was not even an option at my practice only revision surgery from lapband to something else was offered) As for the type of surgery you choose, I would suggest a frank conversation with your team regarding your specific realistic likely outcome & about all the factors that will influence this (that they have seen such as age, genetics, race, medical issues, gender, etc) and ask a ton of questions including revision/recidivism rates for the surgeries they offer (no one really wants 2 surgeries when 1 will do), longest term success rates, most/least complications, most managable post op lifestyle, GERD & hair loss, etc then go with the best option for you. Good luck -
I'm 60. Anyone else over 50 doing RNY?
nomorefattypatty replied to Pam Peltz's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm going to be 58 in July and I'm revising to the bypass due to acid reflux and a hiatal hernia from the sleeve it will be 3 years in June. Sent from my SM-J337P using BariatricPal mobile app -
I’m revising from sleeve to SIPS and was told by my doctor that I need 6 months medically supervised diet psych evaluation and all the other fun stuff. I called my insurance today and they told me there’s no requirement except I have to go through a different dept. which basically guides you through and make sure you are ready for surgery. I’ve had WLS twice. From band to sleeve and I’ve never heard this before. I have UHC. Has anyone else ever been told that??
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I'm 60. Anyone else over 50 doing RNY?
OzCaz replied to Pam Peltz's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
“Was the bypass harder to get used to? I also am revising from the sleeve because of a hiatal hernia and terrible acid reflux.“ That is the reason I got it done. And also as my sleeve was not stopping food quantities, but mostly because of the hernia/reflux issue. Bit early to say how it is going. I am only just over a week out of surgery and still on liquid/mushies. Since I went on the pre-operation diet, I’ve lost over 6 kgs (about 13.5 lbs). I guess I won’t know until I can start eating normal food. Trying to keep the protein up at the moment of course. -
Yah year out as of may 16
allies journey replied to Rrusan73's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
That's amazing amt of weight loss in 1 year. You ROCK!!! I am absolutely hoping to see great results from my RNY REVISION SURGERY.. Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app -
1) Because a revision to another method might indeed be helpful. 2) Because sometimes people need a second chance to get things right.
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WTG, your on your way. Thanks for posting your progress. All my tests are back waiting for approval from the insurance companies for the RNY revision surgery. I can't wait. Allie
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It might be, but probably not. Presumably, the doc has prescribed omeprazole, or similar PPI medication for it. The sleeve is predisposed toward reflux problems as the stomach volume is reduced much more than the acid producing capacity, and it takes a while for the body to adjust (doesn't mean that one will have that problem, just that the odds are higher than the general population, in comparison, the bypass is predisposed toward marginal ulcers, dumping and reactive hypoglycemia, so there are potential problems with whatever procedure one chooses. ) Usually, the problem goes away as the body adjusts, but sometimes it doesn't completely and one needs to stay on some type of medication for it, or in extreme cases, revise the surgery.
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I'm 60. Anyone else over 50 doing RNY?
nomorefattypatty replied to Pam Peltz's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Was the bypass harder to get used to? I also am revising from the sleeve because of a hiatal hernia and terrible acid reflux. Sent from my SM-J337P using BariatricPal mobile app -
I guess I should have been more specific. You have reposted the same question about your regain situation. Two threads of the same post with several people giving advice. Here is the link to the first time you posted this question. https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/425456-gastric-sleeve-revision/?tab=comments#comment-4777993
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I'm not being mean here, but my question is this . . . if the tool of surgery didn't work the first time, why would a revision work the second time? It's all in your hands now, isn't it? To eat the right number of calories and to exercise are still going to be your job after WLS. I think you can do it. Do a pouch reset. Eat 600-800 calories/day. Get out and walk. Drink that 64 oz of water each day. Eat your protein first. Go back to the basics and I'll bet you can get there.
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I'm not a revision, but have had 5 abdominal surgeries prior to the sleeve. I also, had a hiatal hernia repair as well. I had a fair amount of pain in my sternum area after surgery. Drinking water hurt for a few weeks until I healed. Today I can gulp quite a bit of water with no pain.
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Gastric Bypass after Lap Band
SlimChickadee replied to jiggyiggy120's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had my lap-band done in 2009. Weight loss starting off was great, I got down to 245 lbs. I have had a great deal of issues with gastric reflux, vomiting, other days can eat like a horse with no restrictions, I stopped getting fills in 2015, I have gained all but 10 lbs of my pre-surgery weight back, I also currently sleep under a CPAP machine but cannot use it as I should do to the gastric reflux and waking up as if I am choking on my own saliva and coughing horribly. I recently went to see about having a revision and my doctor informed me that I can have the revision but would have to wait 3 mths after removal of the lap-band to have the Roux en y procedure. Can anyone let me know about healing time with the lap-band removal, how long did it take for insurance approval (BCBS), and finally, the actual recovery time for the lap-band removal and the recovery of the GBS. I am a remote worker and was wondering if I would be able to do my job which I sit for 8hrs intermittently with standing. Thank you in advance for information! -
https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/425456-gastric-sleeve-revision/?tab=comments#comment-4777993 Repost?
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I had the Sleeve done in 2013 I lost 90 pounds now I’ve almost gained it all back. I’m thinking of doing a revision but not sure what would be best for me. Has anyone gone through this and if so any success in your end result? I remember telling myself I will never let myself gain this weight back, because it wasn’t that easy to lose. I told myself all I have to do is exercise and eat small portions. But gradually it became easier and easier to get the food and the wine down and the exercise became non existent . I basically could eat anything. I totally blame myself because the food took over my life once again and it beat me. It’s a horrible feeling and I kick myself everyday!! Feeling defeated makes you turn to food even more. I have to get my head right . I’ve started exercising and dieting again. I will be going back to the surgeon to see what my options are.
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Gastric sleeve revision
Wickedwinner replied to colcol's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Before you get a revision, try doing intermittent fasting. A friend that had the sleeve that wasn’t really successful has started IF with great results! She said it wasn’t that hard, especially with the restriction from the sleeve. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk -
Gastric sleeve revision
Healthy_life2 replied to colcol's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
You are not alone. . Some go the route of revision. Some get back on track and lose it on their own. Search box is at the top left. Type in regain (15,505 results) or revisions. (17,500 results) https://www.bariatricpal.com/search/?q=regain https://www.bariatricpal.com/search/?q=revision -
Hi I had the Sleeve done in 2013 I lost 90 pounds now almost gained it all back😢 I’m thinking of doing a revision but not sure what would be best for me. Has anyone gone through this and if so any success in your end result? Thank you
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I had lap band in 2013 but then in 2017 it slipped causing me to have severe reflux and in Nov 2017 I had it removed. My Dr said nothing about any revisions so I thought I could maintain my weight myself. Nope...I was right back to where I started. March 10, 2019 I had a Sleeve done by another Dr in which I was very happy with. I am really looking forward to the journey again in getting back to my happy weight of 170.
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I am starting my pre opt diet tomorrow. It’s a full liquid diet. My doctor said I can have cream of wheat which I like. I made some today however I am guessing it needs to be a little more thinner. I can have chicken broth God help me. I brought sugar free popsicle, sugar free pudding and protein shakes. If I can’t make this cream of wheat thinner then I am not going to do it. I gain almost ten pounds since my last visit. I am determined to lose at least 12 pounds before surgery because I am determined not to cheat one day. I am moving this weekend and I am in school online so I am very busy. Mind over matter, I had the sleeve in 2015 and wasn’t successful. This revision is my last chance and plus I am older now, I need knee replacement surgery on both knees so you can only imagine how I walk. I know these two weeks are going to be hard but everyday that I am in pain reminds me of why I need this bypass surgery.
