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Did Anyone have bowel blockage or intestinal issues after surgery
kattrax421b replied to CharmRud's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Rny 1999 Bowel resection 2001 While 3 months pregnant 2008 plastics 2016 regain 10/25/18 revision Don't meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with catchup! -
Revision surgery
chattycat replied to SunnyPeters's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Just curious, I’m only 4 months out but this is kinda freaking me out! Can you tell me if there was anything specific that caused the stretching or is this just something that happens over time? No judging just wonder what’s down the road I should watch out for. I didn’t know there was a revision for this? Good luck to everyone 😊 -
Revision surgery
marylynn579 replied to SunnyPeters's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Revision went really well! I was inpatient only 1 night. The pain directly afterwards was nearly the same as my original surgery but I feel like I felt normal much quicker! I took pain meds only for the first day I was home and then switched to Tylenol. I really am only taking Tylenol because I’ve had a terrible headache/neck ache/ shoulder ache since coming home. I’ve been told that’s my body metabolizing all the anesthesia and it should be gone within a few more days. My diet is identical to post GB. I forgot how hard it was to get all your water in. If you have a similar issue to what I had... run to the doc, don’t walk! It was totally worth it! I’m down 22lbs from my pre-liquid diet and I’m not even a week post-op. -
Im 3 yrs out vsg. And looking to have the same revision, hoping the first part of the year if approved! My GERD is horrible as well, my surgeon said the revision well help a lot as well restart my weightloss. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Im super nervous, but I'm so ready! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Hysterectomy and Bypass Surgery
AngelaE replied to xxtrinaxx's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi there, I had a full hysterectomy last year Nov, its worst surgery ever. I would not recommend having them together. I had my GS 5 years and recovery was straightforward. I have been suffering from reflux and last year was told to have the revision but told to wait until I used the hysterectomy first as it was such a big operation . Sent from my SM-T580 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Good Morning! Just got approve for revision from lapband to Bypass. Waiting on date Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Getting gastric on 11/26/18...revision from lap band. Nervous! Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app
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You will get hungry
Bryn910 replied to FancyChristine15's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Up, so true. I had revision from sleeve to RNY and I feel hungry 6 months post op -
I know that they both have their pros and con. The con that I’m worried about is losing nutrition and having it affect my bones/teeth if I go bypass. I’m worried about failure with the sleeve... it’s like folks that got the lap band- it works initially and so many wind up getting back up to their original weight. I don’t want the option of a revision; my health is too important 😞
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When did you start seeing big weight loss?
Matt Z replied to mousecat88's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
First and foremost, worry about healing first. 8 days out is far too soon to be worrying about how fast you may or may not lose. Also, literally everyone is different. No 2 people, even twins, is going to gain and lose the same way. My loss since revision, has been very steady and consistent. -
I was converted on Monday, 11/5/18; sleeve to bypass due to GERDS. I don't have too much advice because I'm newly revised. I can say everybody experience is different. I woke up with a lot of gas pain. Gas X helped a lot. I was up and walking the same day. The hospital staff managed my pain very well. I still have a little pain on the left side of my stomach. It feels more like a pulled muscle now, than it does pain. ScorpioC_RnY
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You may need to contact your insurance provider and ask what are their requirements for revision surgery. My doctor thought we would have a lot of issues getting approved but, we didn't. The process was quick and easy with approval on first try. Mr doctor just knew we would have to challenge the insurance company. We all was surprise when they approved me and we didn't have to put up a fight. They approved with the reason stating that the surgery was medically necessary. ScorpioC_RnY
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Thank you for your responses! I don’t have reflux issues; but I completely forgot to add that in my post (sorry!) And with the revision- the fact that that’s an option scares me. I just know myself, and I’m really nervous I’ll dongreat the first couple of years and then it’ll go to waste. The bypass worries me with the possibility of teeth issues. It’s just something I don’t know if I could deal with
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The age old question...
johnsons13 replied to ZGal's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I have a friend that had to have a revision because of reflux the same day I had my sleeve. We both can still technically eat all those bad habit foods. I am 6 months post op and yes, it is only a tool. From what I hear from my friend of myself, those foods go either way with either surgery. Some people get sick if they eat bad things and like me and my friend with 2 different surgeries, we can chomp down on all those bad for you foods. I was under the impression that you still remove some of your stomach with bypass they just also re-route things in there. I have had issues with reflux in my past, especially during pregnancies, but so far *knock on wood* I've only had an issue a few times. -
I need HELP!!! Will my lapband work again???
LosingitLondon replied to IvyMay's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had the band fitted 8 years ago, never lost weight with it. I have nothing in it now and still struggle to eat meat, vegetables and fruit with it. And eating out is so stressful as I often bring stuff up. Oh and my port often aches. Revision to a bypass hopefully at the end of this month/ beginning of December. I CANT WAIT TO GET THIS THING OUT! -
Regrets???
Vegan_Bariatric replied to Vegan_Bariatric's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@KimTriesRNY I am afraid I won't be as successful and do not want to have to have a revision surgery later. I have a sugar addiction and do not know that the sleeve will be help me with that.... I have reached out to my surgeon and will hopefully get to speak with him soon about it. -
Just had revision from Sleeve to SIPS
xoxococojay replied to disco stu's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I think it partialy depends on why you had a revision if that makes sense. In my case i was revised from a sleeve to a one anastomosis bypass. But lost all my weight with my sleeve and did not regain, it was purely for reflux. So i don’t know if i will lose more or not. I would assume that if you had more to lose and did the whole back to basics thing, then you would lose the remaining weight. -
I am scheduled for the gastric sleeve in January. I am having second thoughts and debating on changing surgery to the gastric bypass. Has anyone had the sleeve and wished they would have went ahead with the bypass? Or had a revision? Or anything like that and why. Thanks!
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I'm a newly revision patient myself; Sleeve to Bypass. I just had revision surgery on Monday 11/5/18 and terrified of getting leaks or clots. I had GERDS really bad so this was the best option for me. Sent from my WestgateOwner Tablet using BariatricPal mobile app
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Just had revision from Sleeve to SIPS
MSTieMom replied to disco stu's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Glad to read you are doing well - 45 lbs is excellent! I am a sleeve to sips revision too. I had my sleeve about 7 years and did well but then had some regain after pregnancy that I couldn’t lose. So I had my surgery just over a week ago. Like you, I thought the surgery was a breeze. No pain meds needed. No nausea. Easy peasy. My doc had me on a week of clear liquids which was torture because I felt fine and I was plenty hungry. I was a good little patient though and stuck with broth , water, and sugar free popsicles for a week. Once released to full liquids I have to admit I’ve been very much pushing the definition of full liquid. Cottage cheese, for example, that I did not put through a blender as instructed. I’ve had no problems. I feel like the post op diet instructions should be modified for sips patients who have a sleeve that isn’t touched. I honestly feel like I could eat anything and be ok right now... but I’m stick with full liquids and mild “cheats” like the cottage cheese. My starting weight was around 265. I’d love to get down to 180 or so but I’d be happy at 200 too. I don’t mind having a little squish on my bones. Anyway - I’ve enjoyed reading your posts and wish you well on getting those last 25 lbs off! See ya around. -
I don’t think leaks are a common issue with people that have had multiple bariatric surgeries. Instead, it sounds like it may be an issue with your surgeon’s practice. You may want to investigate further. I had revision surgery in July 2018 and have had 5 abdominal surgeries in my lifetime. My surgeon, who is one of the preeminent bariatric/GI surgeons in the U.S., did not tell me I was at increased risk for leaks. I have suffered no complications post-op.
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The people I know that have had a second or third band have never managed to achieve the same level of success they did when they first got banded. Potentially you may have lots of scar tissue and adhesions. At some point in your future this band is probably going to stop working or cause issues that require a revision. Why put yourself through that, especially because as Matt says bands are being phased out as they have been proven over time not to be the successful tool that they were initially thought to be. I would be considering my options and looking at something that hopefully won't need another revision 5 or 10 years down the line
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I wasn't really scared or nervous really. I mean, there were some, but I fully understand the benefits and risks, as well as being really confident in my surgeon and team, I had the same surgeon that installed my lab band remove it and revise to the bypass, so I had no fear over her skill. Congrats, good luck and here's to a smooth recovery!
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Totally your call. Personally, getting the band removed was one of the best things I ever did. I'm so happy with my revision to bypass, I've hit a goal weight that was not going to be possible with the band alone. If it were me, and you were facing surgery anyway... I'd move to another WLS. The Band is being phased out, a few major manufacturers don't even make parts anymore. Not trying to be anything other than real and honest here, too many people see facts and take them as a negative, if the band works and you want to try it again, by all means. But I can't see posts like this and not advise that the band is on it's way out, less and less surgeons are installing them and there are plenty of reasons for that. Either way, good luck on your decision!
