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Boston/Providence area surgery
Crash2015 replied to Silvergirl14's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Dr. Robinson Brigham and Women's. He is good, but his manner with patients sucks. I had a band to sleeve revision by him in 2015 and now i'm having more issues. Looking to change but not sure how that goes. Won't other docs not want to touch me?? -
I have Malcolm Robinson from Brigham and Women’s in Boston but live in RI. Am looking to switch to RI - maybe the University Surgical group. Do you know of any good docs there? I had a band in 2006, revisions to a sleeve in 2015, and now bad GERD. See Dr. Robinson tomorrow for results from several endoscopy tests and know he’ll recommend a by pass.
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Agreed! If you have reflux now it will only get worse with a sleeve imo. Mine did. Revision coming up in 30 days
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Why don't more people get the MGB? I love mine!
UnderTheCaliSun replied to UnderTheCaliSun's topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
So far, I'm still having great results. It was my understanding that it is a cure for acid reflux as it does bypass the stomach. The only difference is that you can develop bile reflux. I haven't yet and definitely keep an eye on it and so far so good. It is one of my worries but I felt it was worth the risk because there were too many risks with a full bypass. Does Omeprazole help with bile reflux? Should I ever develop it, I'd rather just take that than have a revision. I thought one of the ways you could tell the difference between acid reflux and bile reflux is that bile reflux does not respond to PPI's or antacids like acid reflux does. Do you know if there is any truth to that? -
Food Before and After Photos
ummyasmin replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
It was very nom! And satisfying. The baby beetroot has a real peppery zing to it. I had my bypass on 16 Oct so ummm... just over eight weeks. I'm a revision from lapband so there's not really any food I can't eat, and I can eat a fair bit but I try and limit myself calorie-wise. Sent from my SM-G930F using BariatricPal mobile app -
How much weight will we expect to lose? Gastric Sleeve
BurBur replied to AchieveGoals's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Before surgery, I felt like dieting was the equivalent of holding my breath. I could do it for a while, I could see super success, but eventually I had to breathe! I couldn't hold up the massive amount of will power necessary to continue on a path to a healthy life. It was like contending with an insatiable monster in my tummy who was always hungry and always in control of my thoughts and actions. I felt like I could not win no matter how hard I tried, and each attempt I made to over throw the monster left me weaker and fatter and sicker until I weighed 474 lbs and suffered from diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. It's been a little over a year and I weigh 265 now and I lose about 10 lbs a month still. I've lost the percentage that is normal, but I plan to continue losing. Sure, my dream is to make it all the way to 160, but this surgery was enormously successful already! Even if don't lose another pound. My diabetes is in remission, my hypertension is gone, my cholesterol is low, I don't take any meds, but the most amazing part is--THE MONSTER IS DEAD! When I eat, it feels like a choice I make for myself and that feeling is soo good, so incredible to me. I know if I'm careless, I could let the monster back in. That's a scary prospect that pops in my mind from time to time, but presently, the surgery helped me to overcome something I just could not do on my own. As you think about your own decision to proceed with surgery, consider not only what it can do for you right now, but what it may help you prevent for your future self. Sure, it's possible you might not get to your goal weight and/or maintain it for life, but you may never see yourself get bigger than you are now. You may prevent future health problems, and it will absolutely give you a stronger shot at success that you might not be able to achieve on your own volition. This is a big, big decision and goodness knows, I had major problems with my sleeve that resulted in terrible stent experience and ultimately a revision which I just had done, but I would do it all again knowing all that I know now. Very worth it! Consider that the the average weight loss for "most" is with little effort and happens in the first 6 months after surgery. If you are willing to risk the surgery and put in effort through diet change and exercise, you WILL reach your goals and be happy. Cheers! -
Dec 2013 VSG'ers: 5 year update?
Dr-Patient replied to Dr-Patient's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I've resisted the urge to eat potato chips (my weakness). I haven't bought any. I've stopped the bad white carbs, etc. So it's been meat--burgers with lettuce, tomato, onion; eggs; salmon (tired of that, but...). I just marinated some ribs (isn't hi-protein great!!?) and will cook them tomorrow. If I get an Egg McMuffin, I pull the bread away. I've added vinegar to my water (that helps me lost weight); for snacks, I've had almonds, or maybe some pineapple or blueberries. A friend made a salmon crepe/omelette; she made a few revisions, and it was delicious. It looks doable for us wls folk. I'm going to try that next week. If it turns out well, I'll share the name of the dish, or the recipe itself. So basically, no starchy carbs, etc.; and I'm TRYING to not rush my food; trying to slow it down. -
You look great 👍🏾 keep up the amazing work im new to the bypass laugh I’m revised from sleeve on 12/3 so far I have no complaints yet
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Stricture or hernia...oh my
nomorefattypatty replied to NYJenn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm having the same trouble I was sleeved on 6 21 2017, lost weight really well but started having problems with food and acid reflux coming up from my esophagus and burns my windpipe so badly I had to use my rescue inhaler just to breathe normally. I had an upper endoscopy and they found a small hiatel hernia. So they had me do another endoscopy and there is no room for them to go in just to fix it. Do now they are going to revise me to the bypass, and I'm waiting for the insurance company to approve it, shouldn't take too long. Sent from my N9560 using BariatricPal mobile app -
MAJOR CHANGE coming in 2019 for FEP Coverage
Walter Lindstrom posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
While working on an appeal to the Office of Personnel Management for someone denied a conversion of an LAGB to VSG, I noticed a very significant change that may help anyone who is going to be covered in 2019 under the Federal Employees Benefit Plan (FEP). For many years their criteria for surgery used to require a TWO-YEAR history of morbid obesity. That is changing to ONE YEAR. That is a big deal and might be very important for many folks covered under the FEP plans. Here's what they say about the change: "We now provide bariatric surgery benefits for members who have a diagnosis of morbid obesity for a period of 1 year prior to surgery. Previously, the requirement was a diagnosis of morbid obesity 2 years prior to surgery. (See page 69.)" This is a important for anyone who cannot prove they meet the BMI criteria for two years regardless of whether they are (a) trying to get FEP to approve their first surgery OR (b) anyone seeking a revision / conversion for reasons other than a "complication" related to their original surgery. I'm attaching a copy of the 2019 Service Benefit Brochure and here is the link: 2019 FEP Service Benefit Plan I hope it helps. Happy Holidays to everyone! 2019_SBP_ Brochure.pdf- 2 replies
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I haven’t vomited properly for the last 9 years. I have however spent far too much time in bathrooms ( my own, friends, restaurants) regurgitating! With a band you don’t throw up the way you do preband because the food is coming from on top of your band and is mixed with saliva not bile. It’s not fun but it’s nowhere near as horrible as proper vomiting. My worst experience was 1 night when I had a few drinks too many. Woke up feeling awful. In the preband days I would have vomited to feel better, with the band that wasn’t an option. Needless to say I have avoided getting into that situation again. My band comes out in Jan and I’m revising to RNY so it will be interesting to see how this changes things
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Band revision not easy to Sleeve
BANDED10.3.06 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
My LapBand was removed in June/2018 and my stomach was not healthy enough to do the sleeve. Inflammation, erosion and very thinned walls. The next day i was rushed back to the hospital and sent back into emergency surgery because a hole opened where the buckle had been. A month recovery and a couple months of trying to get back into my routine. I am working towards getting the sleeve again. I had a Endoscopy that went very well except for seeing some food particles in my stomach. So my surgeon wants to do a Gastric Emptying study before he agrees to do the sleeve. I'm excited and nervous but just working hard day by day to stay on track. No matter what his decision ends up being i am just ready to be at a healthy weight. Anyone else have such a hard time with the revision ? -
Sleeve or Bypass... help!
Sherrischeffler replied to Alexandro's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Bypass is better with reflux, I chose bypass 5 1/2 yrs ago my friend chose sleeve & had bad reflux issues & now doing bypass as revision. -
Thanks for the advice guys. I dig y'alls passion and commitment! It's evident that y'all are winning the battle of obesity. I should have made my question a little more clearer. I totally understand that alcohol equals useless calories and can lead to poor choices in general, namely food consumption! I was referring to the sleeve itself, and the potential harm that alcohol could have on the healing sutures and such. As of now, I am self funding my revision (appeal in progress), so I am in no way planning to waste my hard earned money and sabotage my potential success. But having said that, I still want a life! I am a very light drinker and may go months without nary a drop. There are times and occasions that I like to be social and partake in the "party". That's all. Thanks, Ray
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Howdy, I am getting sleeved (revision, Band to Sleeve) in a couple of weeks. I have a question. I am an avid golfer and my buds from work and I, take a couple of golf trips a year. Usually to Myrtle Beach. Usually 4-5 days of golf and beer! We have a blast! Well, as much of a blast that 50 somethings can have. LOL . Our next outing is in late April and I am wondering how I will handle this! So, my question is this.......how is alcohol consumption after VGS? Is beer off limits? Thanks, Ray
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One week post op GB and hungry
Rayemcl replied to Rayemcl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I appreciate your responses!!!!! I was thinking that there was something wrong with me. I will be two weeks post op tomorrow (I could cry with joy!!!). This has been an experience, but there is so much that I still don't know and feel stupid for even asking, now I know how some of my students feel. You would think that a grown women would know these things before having a life changing surgery but it happened so quick, my mind is still wrapping around the fact that it is done. The hunger is going away slowly but I have incorporated cottage cheese and small bites of chicken on some days, but after a few bites I am full for the rest of the day. The scales are not showing much weight loss but my nutritionist stated that it all depends on how much weight you have to lose pre and post surgery, I think that I may have lost eight pounds, but I am drinking so much fluid so I did not know if that could be the cause. I am trying to not get down as I thought that I would have lost more by now. Have any of you all struggled with losing right after surgery? Remind you I had lap band revision as I started out around 220 before the lapband and then had the gastric bypass two weeks ago and before going into surgery weighed 165lbs. I welcome any suggestions and or thoughts. Once again I want to THANK YOU for taking the time and helping and supporting me with these questions. I have introduced my friend that is starting the weight loss journey and encouraged her to join as it would be very beneficial for her to have support as well. -
@RayLandry. I agree with jendkopp and I would challenge this. With your surgery 2 weeks away, the clock is ticking. Do not wait! To me, this is clearly a failed implantable device and your insurance should have provisions for surgical correction of an implantable device (ie: revision). Think about this in terms of an artificial joint. They are known to fail sometimes, but an insurance company really shouldn't have limitations on how many surgeries you can have on your artificial joint. Best of luck!
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I am having my band revision to VGS in a couple of weeks. ON MY DIME! I guess my insurance felt that 2 WLS covered were the max! LOL Background here......Banded in 2005 ( insured), Band slipped and rebanded 2012 (insured), Revision set for 12/27 ( Out of pocket). Insurance denied because of prior surgeries. Oh well screw 'em! I'll pay for #3 my own dang self! Hopefully, with God's grace, this will be the answer!
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Any band to sleeve conversions here?
RayLandry replied to Jendkopp's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Ooops! I mean revision #2! 2005 lapband 2012 band slipped, rebanded 2018 revision to vgs set for 12/27/18 I meant #3 surgery! 😄 -
Any band to sleeve conversions here?
Jendkopp replied to Jendkopp's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@RayLandry: revision #3??? what happened? -
Anyone Dec 17th sleevers want to connect? Our date is rapidly approaching!
Cm3540 replied to Kimberly VSG's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi I’m getting the sleeve on December 17th. It is revision surgery - band out and then sleeved. I’d be nterested in a chat group!! I’m new to this forum so I’m not familiar with this platform. -
Any band to sleeve conversions here?
RayLandry replied to Jendkopp's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Band to Sleeve Revision #3, Dec 27! So ready! -
Sleeve or Bypass... help!
GettinSkinnywithit replied to Alexandro's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had really bad reflux and was taking 100 mg of omeprazole before surgery and still getting some reflux issues with a trifecta of bad foods but after RNY I’ve had zero issues and taking 20 mg Prilosec. Each surgery has its ups and downs. With RNY malnutrition is my biggest long term concern but there seems to be a lot of vsg revisions to RNY. My insurance would only cover RNY so that made it easier but I’d take vitamins for life to decrease chances of throat cancer. -
Any band to sleeve conversions here?
Cm3540 replied to Jendkopp's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Me!! I’m having revision surgery on December 17th, 2018! Band to sleeve in one surgery. -
My VSG surgeon had said he is seeing other doctors ESGs fail after six months and he is revising them.
