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Revision for Lapband to Gastric Slee with BCBSNC
Gotta win 4me posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have a question and I'm hoping to get some help on this. I have BCBSNC and I was looking into doing a revision from the Lapband to Gastric Sleeve. My Lapband is leaking fluid...I think. I haven't confirmed it but I have gotten 3 fills in the last 6 months and it is always at 5cc after the fill. So, that was my conclusion. I would like to know if the requirements for the surgery are the same since it is a revision? The requirements for bariatric with BCBSNC is 12 months (Long time). BTW I have gained so much weights its crazy. The band was working fine and it just stopped. Any input is greatly appreciated. -
Sleeve to loop duodenal switch (SIPS)
kimmie40351 replied to kimmie40351's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
That awesome! Did you have the SIPS as a revision? -
So it's been a long time since I've sought support here. Pre-op I lived on this site. But it was almost as if I lost my "home base" after surgery. I had my sleeve done in March 2015. I lost a total of about 150lbs...which I know is great. I' a completely different person now. But for the life of me, I can' get below 200lbs. The lowest I've EVER been was 202lbs and that was 2 hours a day at the gym and on a mostly liquid diet. I' currently between 215-220 and I'm less than pleased. I want ONEDERLAND! I' frustrated to the point I'm considering revision. Anyone out there have any thoughts, suggestions, words of encouragement?? Kinda reaching a breaking point of it doesn't matter what I eat or do...I'm a wls failure.
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First surgeon appointment tomorrow!
GreenTealael replied to kalynn6504's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Be SUPER honest about your health issues if you have any then ask: How much weight will you need to lose prior which surgeries they believe would help you the most What is the rate of complication with each surgery what the waiting period will be with your insurance if you are using insurance What the rate of failure and revision is for the practice What types of supports are available before , during and after surgery How long is the hospital stay Will they use surgical tape, glue or stitches Will you have a drain How many incisions will you receive and their locations CONGRATS -
I was sleeved May 25, 2014. In a year’s time, I lost 100 lbs. I was so proud and I was feeling better than I remember feeling in a very long time. Fast forward to February, 2016 and my husband and I took a trip to New Mexico, and I don’t know why it is, but any time we are on vacation or on a road trip, we feel like we have to eat every meal....all of us. That trip was the start of gaining weight. Early two year later, I’ve gained 30 lbs of the 100 I had lost. I’m terribly depressed about it, but I can’t seem to get myself under control. Eating is definitely a very emotional thing for me....meaning I stress eat, and this last year has been very stressful. I’m scared, beyond everything, that I’m going to gain all my weight back. HELP! Has anyone else experienced significant weight gain? I’ve started time and time again, from the very beginning, but it’s not the same. After surgery, we have no choice but to drink our meals or eat soft foods for several weeks post op, because we just cannot get it in us and swallow, but now that I have a choice, it makes it harder to stay on track. I still get full pretty quick, but I put in a little more than I should, and I had developed the bad habit of allowing myself to have a REAL Dr Pepper once a day, instead my usual Coke Zero and water. I was also eating more sweets. I’ve halted drinking the REAL Dr Peppers and stopped eating the sweets. I’ve been drinking my protein and eating meat/chicken....Eating as few carbs and sugar as possible and nothing! Has anyone been here? What have you done to get back on track? Please help!!! I’m so scared I’m going to gain the rest of my weight back....did I mention I was scared I was going to gain all my weight back? I’m even considering sleeve revision!
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I'm in KY too. Lexington area. Working on having revision from lap-band to sleeve. I have my lap-band out on Feb 5th....then I have to wait 3 or 6 months for revision. I'm a little confused about what the Surgeons office said about it but I'll hopefully get more clear information soon.
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Let me first say that you're doing fantastically. Don't let this little set back matter in the least. Are you in the hospital now? I am curious as to why you're going to get a revision to bypass if the sleeve is working well. Not a judgment at all, I am simply interested in the doctor's reasoning
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Where are all the 50 something bypass patients?
BrenJean replied to choosehope's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi everyone! I had my lapband to bypass revision surgery when I was 59. Best thing I've done. -
Where are all the 50 something bypass patients?
momin2005 replied to choosehope's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I turned 56 in September, had revision from lap band to Bypass on December 18th. Best decision ever!! -
Yes, I’ve gained 2 pounds in the past 2 days. I’m hungry all the time and don’t feel much restriction. I’m a little over 2 weeks post op RNY. Feeling pretty discouraged right now Lap band 10/2007 revised to RNY 12/22/2017 HW 270 SW 263 CW 252
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Hi! I’m hoping someone has some insight for me. I’m a year out and in August I had some sort of “attack” i felt pressure in my chest and back my throat I started sweating and really felt like I was going to pass out. I was sitting on the beach not exerting myself however I had overdone it the night before drinking and eating. The next time it woke me up and again the night before I had eaten red meat (not usual) and had wine (somewhat usual). After that I went to the dr had an ekg and a stress test all great. I exercise (run). The past week I’ve had 2 more “attacks”. Today I was on he phone and I couldn’t talk from all the pressure in my chest. I know GERD is a thing for sleeve patients but google searches don’t match up with what is happening. My dr said it’s indigestion and to take Prilosec which i will do but it seems it comes from nowhere and so fast! I see my surgeon for my yearly next week but I wanted to see if anyone has had any experiences similar?? Thanks! Band to sleeve revision surgery 1/16/17 HW: 283 CW: 177 GW: 160
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I’m a little over 2 weeks post op revision from lap band to RNY. The last 2 days I’ve weighed, I’ve gained weight! How is this possible? I’m getting my water in each day, getting my protein in and sticking to the plan. I’m not cheating with high calorie foods/drinks. I’ve gained 2 lbs in 2 days. What is happening?!? Help!
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I ended up getting gastric sleeve and due to reflux less than 6 months later I was revised to gastric bypass. I went with Dr. Nick Nicholson at Nicholson Clinic. Highly recommend him. He’s an amazing surgeon. @dennise68 mine was all about my insurance requirements. I had BMI of 40 and I had high cholesterol as well. I’d call insurance and find out if it’s covered and what are the requirements for approval.
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Anyone out there have Dr Lisa Martin Hawver?
madface replied to Zoumommy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Oh my! I’m considering surgery with her. What problems did you have after the surgery? How did you find out all of those details about your surgery? What was she supposed to use? What surgeon did you use for your revision? -
Put on a size 16 jeans yesterday that haven’t fit in years. I pulled them out of the back of my closet just to see if they fit but wasn’t expecting them to. I was shocked when they went over my hips and I could actually zip them. Lap band 10/2007 revised to RNY 12/22/2017 HW 270 SW 263 CW 251
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EIGHT DAYS after after Lap RNY...surgical glue falling off?!!!!
TX_KB replied to NatureLover888's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I peeled off all of my glue at about 5 days post op bc I was having an allergic reaction to it. At my 1 week post op appointment, my surgeon said it was fine bc she was going to take it off at that appointment anyway. I don’t advise that you do this, but if it’s coming off on its own, it’s probably fine. Lap band 10/2007 revised to RNY 12/22/2017 HW 270 SW 263 CW 251 -
Bypass scheduled 1/16
Shells_Almost_There replied to HERnewlife's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Chiming in, I have my sleeve to bypass revision surgery that day! -
4th jan 2018 surgery post op 3days
TX_KB replied to Lumarsolxx's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hang in there! Each day gets better! I think a lot of us went through regret initially, but got through the immediate post-op phase and are glad we had the surgery. Just keep sipping fluids. Sugar free popsicles helped me a lot with the dry mouth and thirst. You’ll probably feel totally different a week from now. Just take it one day at a time! Lap band 10/2007 revised to RNY 12/22/2017 HW 270 SW 263 CW 253 -
Do what your doctor says.....blah blah blah.....I dont care what ANYONE says, I was freaking starving at your stage (I was revised to the sleeve March 2017) Everyone said it was head hunger. Ok, sure. All I can say is that it SUCKS but dont skip steps in your program. Force down another disgusting shake and know that in a week or 2 you will THOROUGHLY enjoy some refried beans or scrambled eggs or tunafish.....whatever is on your list. Stay strong because the hunger WILL go away or get reduced soon.....and then it comes back, but not like it used to feel. Just let the SUCK happen and it WILL be better. Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app
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Heres mine: HW: 285 CW: 215 Had my lapband at 265 ish....in 2009. Went down 40ish lbs. Went UP to 285 by 2017 and was that on the DAY of surgery for my revision to sleeve. Lost 70 so far post op Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app
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Long term DS patient experience
momintex replied to quuquui's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
I’m not to far off from 5 yrs from a revision of rny to Ds. 5/13. The revision was not easy..had issues that kept me in the hospital 2 months. I can say once I got over the initial operation and settled into the loosing phase all went well. I went from 400 to 155. As of today I’m at 160. My health is fine, energy is great, and I’ve never had many issues with my blood work. I have it checked every 6 months. Sometimes I have to change up supplements.. I run low on zinc at times and calcium is up and down but nothing serious. As far as eating I can eat more than I did those first few years.. I just monitor my carb intake and protein. I don’t count calories or fat. Actually fat needs added into my diet. I still drink a protein shake each morning, it kind of wakes my tummy up. -
Lap band Revision to Sleeve pain
Green1 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am just wondering something. I had the plication/lp band to sleeve surgery about 1 year and 2 months ago. but ive still been having cramping on the left side. it is also in the back it feels like a pulled bone/ and or muscle. Ive been to a bunch of doctors for this. i had my gallbladder removed recently and also was told that it may be some abdominal muscle or stitch. Ive been dealing with this for a while now. does anyone have any advice or answers here? -
Band to VSG or Bypass
bearhugs1975 replied to WshfullyShrnkng's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Sorry for the delay in my reply, with the holidays I let time get away from me. I has my revision this past April. It has been wonderful! All of the reflux issues are gone and the bypass isn’t anything scary yo deal with at all. Weight loss has been steady and I am right where I want to be, comfortably. -
I wanted to sleeve to begin with but my insurance didn't cover it at the time. And I was impatient and didn't want to wait for the time that my insurance would cover it. So I went with the band. The first Year I did pretty well with it, I lost about 35 pounds and kept it off for about 5 years but I didn't put in as much effort as I should have to lose more. But as time went on food started to get stuck more and more frequently and it got to the point that I was vomiting every day....so soft foods were my go to. And soft foods are not the healthiest thing in the world...so the weight came back on and the vomiting continued. I finally had enough and went to my doc and he recommended the revision which I wanted anyway. I have had more trouble with it than what she it's been worth. There are some people that have been very successful and happy with it, but I'm not one. My surgeon even said he doesn't do lapbands anymore from the high rate of complications he's seen. He told me the sleeve has been the most successful with the lowest rate of long term complications that he has seen in his practice. I hope this helps. No matter what you decide just remember WLS is a tool and it still takes a lot of work on your part. Good luck to you.
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I am in the process of deciding Band or sleeve and would like to know the pros and cons and why did you decide to have a revision? Sent from my SM-T813 using BariatricPal mobile app
