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Did your surgeon explain exactly why ? Unless there are medical issues, there is no need to wait. Revised from Band to RNY in 1 surgery, and my Band was 100% encapsulated in scar tissue... I don't think your insurance will care really, as long as the new doctor / center is covered (typically will be) it actually will cost everyone less to do it in 1 surgery. Since the Insurance is going to eat some of the cost... I don't foresee them having a problem with you wanting to save them money by switching to a new doctor.
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I went home the same day. My surgery band to sleeve revision, was at 11:00 am and I was home by 8:30 pm.
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Revision Surgery to a Gastric Bypass
SweetTee replied to mcetbmb's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Glad to know I’m not alone in this. I’m researching as well about a revision. Originally sleeved February 2012. -
Any shorties out there under 200lbs
Mrsplace replied to Marilync1266's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@Tayrae yes I had the revision surgery on 7/24/18. -
Any shorties out there under 200lbs
hope2 replied to Marilync1266's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Surgery: 8/18/18 revision from band to sleeve. I started at 182.7 and am now at 166.5. It seems to be slower than most but better than I could do on my own so I am happy with my results. I will begin to exercise next week. I have been at a stall for a couple of weeks. Good luck! -
Hi everyone, I asked this on an old thread (I'm new here) but I think it was the wrong spot. I'm due to have my MGB (revision from Lapband) on Oct 16. I have a question about medication. I have a small tablet I have to take every day (not bariatric related). Are you able to take a small tablet immediately after surgery? Or does it need to be crushed? Thanks
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Just got approval!! Any October sleevers out there?
ummyasmin replied to sleevemebaby7781's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi October surgery buds, I'm scheduled for Oct 16. I'm having revision surgery from lapband to mini-gastric bypass. Looking forward to the journey with you all. *waves hello from Ireland* Sent from my SM-G930F using BariatricPal mobile app -
I chew everything to death out of habit. I’m a band to Sleeve revision. My band was so bad that I threw up nearly everything for 12+ years if I didn’t chew to purée (and even then more than half the time). I don’t think I know any other way.
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I will start by saying I have an extremely high tolerance for pain. That and I have family that I have seem struggle with addiction. I would rather be a little uncomfortable than go through what they do on a daily basis. I chose to have no narcotic pain medication after I woke up from surgery. I took Tylenol and used heat and walking to work through the pain. Honestly it was not bad at all. My surgery was a revision from a lap band to a sleeve and I was told it would be more painful than if I was just getting the sleeve. I think when you allow your body to push through pain you heal faster. That is just my opinion with absolutely no scientific evidence to prove it. I stayed in the hospital for 3 days to make sure I had my fluid intake good enough to keep the progress at home. Best of luck to you!
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I just had my revision on Sept 10. And so far I have had zero acid reflux. Normally I have it 2-3 x a week. Still really early to tell since I am only on Clear Liquids but I am looking forward to losing the 50lbs of the 100 I gained. Oh and I can sleep flat on my back now. Instead of at a 45 degree angle.
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Hey everyone! I’m 2 days post-op from having my lapband to sleeve revision surgery. I’m having a HARD time getting water down and feel like I’m experiencing an abnormal amount of discomfort still. The nurse at discharge told me it was normal, because of the band removal/scar tissue repair as well as the sleeve itself. It’s weird, because the bubbling sensation I get here and there almost feels similar to my stomach growling, but every once in awhile it comes up a a tiny burp...It adds a lot of relief if I can pass any gas this way!! I’ve been chewing some gas-x in hopes it’ll give some relief, but almost wonder if it’s the trapped air causing my issues? No real nausea today except when big bubbles come and go. Also, my surgeon prescribed meds for acid reflux (I never took it before) and nausea as needed. He said I’d need to take the acid reflux meds for 3mo or so, but it’s in pill form and if I can’t get water down, how am I supposed to get a pill? Anyone else that was given pills to take right after surgery? Did you have any luck? My paid meds are liquid and hard enough...can’t imagine trying a full pill. Any help or encouragement would be greatly appreciated! I’ve got a low pain tolerance anyway, but I just feel ultra whiney and emotional now! Lol
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Popular heartburn medications linked to higher risk of stroke
MarinaGirl replied to Redmaxx's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
The health risks with PPIs seems to be with long term use. Taking them for 3-6 months after bariatric surgery is pretty low risk and will help with healing. The big issue is that people with GERD/reflux often take them for much longer in lieu of working with a gastroenterologist to determine & treat root cause. I think anyone with pre-existing GERD should have RNY instead of VSG as gastric bypass will often resolve it; whereas VSG often worsens or causes GERD. Therefore, if people have VSG they should be prepared to revise to RNY if they develop GERD post-op, instead of just taking PPIs for life. -
Considering sleeve to bypass revision primarily for severe GERd. Regained 30lbs of 90lb loss so that’s not the issue, but on multiple meds for reflux. Anyone had revision for that reason and was it worth it?
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Approved for Lapband Removal
Gotta win 4me replied to Gotta win 4me's topic in Insurance & Financing
I spoke with my insurance (Cigna) this morning and they said that all the new surgeon has to do is call and say that I have already been approved for the removal and have them switch it to their (new surgeon) name. So, all they have to do is submit for the revision surgery. -
Tuesday, I went to see the weight loss surgeon at the surgery office who placed my lapband in 2010. I went to discuss removing the band and revising to a sleeve or RNY. Well, he does the procedures in two different surgeries, with the weight loss surgery being 3 months later. They submitted the paperwork for the removal and I was approved for that today without evidence. My issue is I don’t want to wait 3 months and have to go through with another surgery. Will I be able to switch doctors and keep the approval for the band removal? I know I have to get approved for the WLS as well. Another surgery center excepted me as a patient today and will do the removal and revision in one surgery. I have Cigna and the changes in their BariatricPal medical bulletin does not have me jumping through hoops so I know that I will have approval as soon as I complete the NUT Eval.
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Acid Reflux Concerns - Oct. Sleeve Surgery
MarinaGirl replied to JustKeepSwimming's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon refused to do a VSG on me due to pre-existing GERD. I’m glad that I had gastric bypass as reflux is a serious issue. For most people, RNY resolves or lessens GERD. Note that a lot of insurance plans only pay for 1 WLS per lifetime so if you get VSG and need to revise to another surgery due to GERD or insufficient weight loss, you may end up having to pay out-of-pocket. -
Acid Reflux Concerns - Oct. Sleeve Surgery
Orchids&Dragons replied to JustKeepSwimming's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Are you saying you had severe reflux in the past? If so, VSG may not be your best option. But if you just had bad heartburn on rare occasions, that's different. However, if you had it occasionally, there's no way to predict whether you'll get it after surgery. My doctor is currently trying to decide if I should get a revision due to reflux. I don't think I had reflux before, but I'm not positive and did not have an endoscopy before the surgery. However, due to swallowing issues after surgery, he sent me for an upper GI and I completely impressed the radiologist (never a good thing.) Every time I swallowed, I was refluxing all the way to my collarbones. However, it is a small percentage of VSGs that need to be revised. If I didn't have a real issue with GERD before, it wouldn't be a major factor in which surgery I chose. Have you had an endoscopy to see if you have GERD damage now? -
BCBSIL Duodenal Switch- Has anyone been approved?
DSquared27 replied to trilla's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
On Sept 6, I was denied surgery due to "not following doctor's orders." My starting weight was around 307 and my weight contract stated I was to get to 296 or under. The last weigh in I did I was 292 and I also did all my clearances. I have AmeriHealth Caritas and when they sent me a denial letter, I had called my doc's office and they appealled it for me and shown them proof I lost the required weight and this resulted in me being approved for Sept 19. I'm getting a revision done from the gastric sleeve. Apparently my sleeve had stretched. I think you'll be fine. Just keep positive! -
Revision from sleeve to Bypass Sept. 4th
newdaydawning replied to banksdea's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
this implies it is more of a mindset. There are some good workbooks on this or social media private groups or therapist experienced with helping you work through these issues. Many of us thought that honeymoon stage would last forever but even in the honeymoon stage we can struggle with the mindset and if we don't master it or find skills that work for us for our weak areas we will regain. I only know this from watching people years out who never met their goals or who met goal and regained some or all of their weight. It wasn't that the tool failed. (Do we blame the hammer if it misses the nail for example?) It is not too late to learn the skills you need. Only a swallow study test will show the condition of your tool but if you go back to the basics it will help you greatly both physically and emotionally, whether your tool is in the state it should be or could use a revision. FWIW though, they have done studies that prove scientifically that it is not the size of the sleeve or the pouch that determines weight loss success which I found pretty interesting -
Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies: POST-OP Discussion
ellie123 replied to Ylime's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you. GlD to know there is light. I am a Sleeve to RNY revision and I never lpuked even once with Sleeve :/ -
August bypassers/sleevers
loserlisainpa replied to ShianneB's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
HI group, Im now 3 weeks post op. Feeling pretty good...but trying to understand all these new "feelings" in my belly lol. The constipation has been a problem and I have not yet found a solution. I have taken milk of magnesia a couple times when it was really bad and that worked but I cant take that every day. I have been taking a stool softner in pill form everyday and its not doing anything. I may try the stuff you stir in water. Can anyone recommend something that doesnt have strong flavor or taste gritty? My doctors office told my all my liquids count toward "water" so my cup of tea in the morning counts and my breakfast protein shake counts. I make the protein shake with a scoop of chocolate protein isolate, 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk and 8oz of cold coffee. So that alone gives me 16oz of liquid and 31g of protein. The rest of the day is water and protein. I like the ricotta bake, egg salad, baked talapia, kidney beans, greek yogurt and my evening "treat" is a no sugar added fudgcicle (yum). I am band to rny revision and the weight is coming off very slow. I'm okay with that I guess I've lost 9.8 pounds in the last 3 weeks. Hope everyone is doing great! Lisa -
Swallow test before leaving hospital?
CyclicalLoser replied to Separ1418's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I did for my lap band, and because they withheld fluids for 24 hours, I actually asked for more - that's how parched I was. I don't like doing them because of the radiation involved, but I did get nuked pre-surgery to see how my lap band was working. For the bypass revision, the doc was fine knowing that I could drink regular things and not throw up. If there is a cool thing about the barium swallow is...how do I say this...your body cannot digest it at all...so it goes in white...and comes out white -
@MarinaGirl That's a bummer. I hope your revision to full bypass helps you. Did you have the same surgeon do both or a different one and who did you use for the MGB?
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It's case by case unfortunately. I've heard people with severe reflux insisting on VSG over RNY and reflux was cured, I've heard people with no history of GERD developing it out of the blue, I've heard people in the clear for years and years only to develop it later and now need the revision with no weight regain problems (all tales from my team) Generally if GERD is an issue a surgeon will suggest RNY and depending on the outcome of testing it may be the only option. But if all things are equal the decision will be yours, you have to decide if you want the possibility of another surgery if the need arises.
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How do people gain weight after Sleeve?
Jodi1980 replied to Beachladee3's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my original VSG back in October of 2012. I successfully lost 100lbs. amd kept it off until after I had my son in 2016. I even lost after he was born. By spring of 2017, I started gaining. I just had my revision VSG July 25th 2018. All of what the others have said is true. I went off the deep end, stopped tracking, drank diet soda and started eating larger portions because I dilated my stomach. I also found out that a portion of the upper stomach was not completely removed by my original surgeon. I was able to accommodate more than the average patient. Sad but true. I thank God I got a second chance.
