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Hey! I just wondered... when you were having those chest pains last year, what did it end up being? I was banded 12/28/09 with port revision 2/2810. In the last week I've started having this completely random dull achy thing in the center (slight slight slight left) of my chest. Literally feels like it's in my left breast almost! I'm just curious. Does this seem like what you had? Did it resolve? Did the dr. intervene? It seems to have no pattern... can happen a few times a day or several... doesn't matter if I'm full or empty... lying down or standing... morning or night... nada. Completely random.

Yes medicare covers revision, but you must have a bmi over 35 with one co-morbidity, or over 40.

good luck with yours

Hi there,

I'm sorry to hear you are also having issues with your port. My port kept flipping on me, so I finally insisted on the revision to RNY. I have to say the recovery after having the band removed I feel SOOO much better. The recovery time was really quick too. Within a week I was off all pain meds.

Now I'll be having RNY done on 2/23 and I can't wait

That's crazy! Sure sounds like they were missing that port during previous fills. Hopefully, the restriction will stick with you this time. And, you don't have to have your port revised. Let me know how it goes.

OMG, I never even saw this message! I'm so sorry it took so long to get back to you, but I don't check in here very often.

I'm thrilled with Dr. H. I don't like that the lapband doesn't have as much support through the support group and whatnot he offers, but I'm not a support group type person anyway, so I doubt I'd go if there was one. Does that even make sense?! I got way more support through this site. But, Dr. H is top-notch. I was self-pay for the surgery and have never had to shell out another penny, even for my fills, and I'm now 2 years out from the surgery. I had to have my port revised in Jan of 07 and was never charged a penny for that.

It can take a bit to get a fill appointment sometimes, but that's more because I'm limited on the times I can get to the office.

How have you been doing since the surgery? Are you happy with the results so far?

Tracey

i dunno ... LOL, ask me after i deliver and see how my tummy looks.

but to be honest, i knew i'd need some sort of revision anyway cause i still had weight to lose, i basically wanted to get rid of my pannus - it was hindering my exercising ... soooo, i will get a revision (more than likely - who knows though) and some other PS later...

I would rather eat my calroies than drink them. I run on the treadmil for 2 miles at lunch and then do a 50 min workout at home. I will do 100 sit ups before I go to bed at night. It is all in what you put into it. I had a little trouble when I went in to get a fill. I was 5 months and just going in for my first fill. They found out that my port had flipped and I would have to go back in for surgery to get it stiched back in. After the revision surgery (two weeks later) I was able to get my first fill. After the fill I kept having problems with certain foods. I would have to throw up about every other day. I told my doctor and the suggested that I come in to have some fluid taken out. The doctors weighed me and found out that I was losing 5 lbs a week. Which is great weight loss for me but I told them I would rather not lose it that way. So they took out .10CC of fluid and I have been doing great again! I am on my average 3 lbs weight loss a week and I can eat anything so far.

Karen,

I read your post on one of the threads, I'm currently having a hard time with my band, it has slipped for the second time and my surgeon has recommended either replacing it with the Realize, taking out the band completly or revising to gastric bypass. The gastric bypass surgery makes me very nervous just because it is such an intense surgery/recovery. I was just wondering what your experience was like with a revision with the bypass and also what is your typical diet like for a the day. Thanks so much!

Kate

Hi there,

I'm doing pre-surgery research and came across one of your posts when doing a search under Verboonen. I notice that you had an unsuccessful gastric band with Verboonen and a revision with Dr. Peatment to VSG. I am wanting to the the VSG and looking at Verboonen for the procedure. Do you have any advice? I am also an RN and thought you could give me some insite. Thanks!

Sarah

I am new to this site and came across your posting. I was curious if you are happy you chose the RnY. I am currently researching my options for a revision. Thanks for your help.

You are a terrific resource and enjoy reading your posts

I am due for revision Band to VSG late/December. Either Aceves or Rodriguez will do the surgery. I did well with the band and don't have a lot to lose but am focused on maintaining my lifestyle and not gaining weight back - even losing a bit more. As I get closer and after revision I will post to get helpful suggestions

I never made it out of the hospital before the leak was detected. I was 2 days post-band to sleeve revision. The leak was surgically repaired as soon as it was detected with heavy mattress suturing, and then I went those days without food or liquids. Once I could start "food", I did 17 days of clears, 1 week of full liquids then onto mushies.

Tracy

I was so excited to see your posts on VSG talk. I am originally from Albion, Indiana (between Ft. Wayne and Mishawaka). I currently live in AZ and will be revising from band to sleeve with Dr. Aceves 12/18/09. I am so excited. Dr. Aceves has been helping me deal with issues that I have had with the band which was placed in Phoenix. You will love Dr. Aceves. The hospital is one of the cleanest I have ever been in (I am a Director of Nurses in a surgery center). Anyway, I just couldn't believe that someone from around my "hometown" area would be in Mexicali at the same time as I. Just had to say hello. If you have any questions re: Mexicali or Dr. Aceves, you can e-mail me at mgaerte@roadrunner.com Marilyn

No dates yet. Surgery one, band removal, should be within the next 2 weeks, I hope. Surgery two, the sleeve, will hopefully be over my Christmas break so I can recover without having to miss work. I really liked that he wanted to do my revision in 2 procedures to lower my risk of leaks/complications. I'll post when I get my dates nailed down.

Anna

Linda-

My name is Anna and we may have traded posts on a forum thread a while back. Anyway, I went to Dr. Nick's seminar on Wednesday night and really liked him. I had my consultation with him yesterday (Friday) and have decided to go with him as my surgeon. I am a revision patient and decided to use a surgeon close to home instead on Mexico. Part of my choice to even consider changing surgeons was your comments about your great experience with him. Thanks for sharing.

Anna

Hi Tx Tea, I also live in Big D metroplex. I'm curious as to why you needed a revision. I'm having the VSG within the next month here in Dallas. Can you tell me who your surgeon for the revision was & why. Thanks for the help.

Should I revise my goal now that I made my initial one? Goal was 155 - currently 154.8 - I wonder where I will end up?

Hi, I'm a newbie to the vertical sleeve community, just joined today. I will be attending the first seminar in Raleigh, North Carolina on Dec 4, 2012. I hope to get approved by insurance BCBSNC for revision from lapband to vertical sleeve. I've had a lap band since 1/ 2010

I had a Gastric Band in 2007 that was not successful...I'm havung a gastric sleeve revision and worried that wont work...has anyone been down this route?

I just found out my pre-authorization for a revision; lap band to sleeve has been denied. I am now appealing the decision. I am also looking into surgery in Mexico has I can't self-pay in the US.

Hi IM new to the group. I had lapband surgery 3 years ago. It didn't work I had revised gastric sleeve may 1st and Im down 30lb!!!

Nervous, anxious and super duper excited! Band to sleeve revision 8/6/12!!

had my first therapy session today....I was completely honest with her....she told me that if I was her patient when I was going through the process for the lapband, she would not have approved me for the surgery....she also told me that since I am a revision patient I have to police myself harder...I told her I am ready for the work, and even though I should not have had the band, I've learned alot from its failure....the sleeve will work!!

12 days post op revision and feeling pretty good and back to eating about 1200 cals a day!

Port revision is scheduled for next week.