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REVISION From band to bypass!
Travelher replied to Missbeauty16's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
No complications here. i had my revision on Oct 4. I still have burping when consuming anything (even water). But I assume that will resolve over time. My surgeon warned me that if there was too much scar tissue he would have to do a sleeve instead (he didn't have to). I'd had my band since 2005 and I was good to go. One thing he told me is that my pouch is bigger than he normally does 55 vs 35 because of the stretching of my stomach that the band did. He said it shouldn't be an issue though, he still thinks I'll have good results. best thing i've ever done and I've found recovery easier with this surgery than the original band. eg I only took painkillers while in the hospital (2 days) and I"m back at work 2 weeks later. I would have been back last week except I caught a cold. -
Revision to sleeve with plication
cranberry posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I've had lap band with plication since 2012. Successful for the first 2 years losing 60 lbs. Then practically overnight started terrible acid reflux, heartburn and vomiting. Living on Prilosec. I'm going in for a revision to a sleeve in a few weeks hoping to reduce/eliminate the pain but my Dr is very concerned about the plication. He's never done a revision with one before and isn't sure if he can. Won't know till he gets in there. Another Dr flat out refused to try. Anyone else had a sleeve revision from plication? How was it? -
REVISION From band to bypass!
Steven1954 replied to Missbeauty16's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Ive had the band for eight years. Just revised to by pass. My surgery was sept 14. I lost 32 pds since 9/1/16 start of liquid diet The difference is when you were too tight with the band, they took out fluid. There is no letting out fluid with the bypass. You just eat less or you feel sick You do loose weight with bypass. It certainly stopped my weight regain when my band was taken out due to complications Also you must take your vitamins daily. As far as what I've been told by those with bypass, any complications can be resolved and all I've spoke to would have done it again if they had the opportunity. Best of luck to you -
also i just told my boss what i found out and he said 'humph you could fight it' and walked out. his wife had gastric bypass gee if she needs a revision she wont be covered either. i thought that was rather rude for him to not care. i did email the state of TN insurance dept. and ask them so we'll see what they say. i guess i'll have to pay cash $$$$ for my barium swallow. michelle
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Looking for Feb 2021 Revision Surgery Friends
Tina Leo replied to aug62012's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I'm just behind you - revision coming March 16. How have you been recovering? -
I guess I a coming to grips with my fear of a leak
CowgirlJane posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My doctor was very frank about the increased leak rate for revisions. It made me scared, but I sorta thought... well, they''ll just re-operate and it will be fine. I have since been reading more up on it, including the horror stories from the forums and I realize that for some people, the recovery from a leak is a terrible ordeal. That is really scary and being a revision patient, a very real risk. My surgeon has done a number of revisions and I understand no one has died yet, but this is a serious issue for him - so I am coming to terms with handing my fate over to his skills and hopefully some decent luck! What is not satisfying is the acid reflux issue. I never had it until banding and it is just terrible. I have lived with it now for awhile and it really scares me that it will likely persist, may even be worse with the sleeve. The doctor offers me no reassurances on this subject at all. I am wondering how you are all doing with it? -
I guess I a coming to grips with my fear of a leak
Wheetsin replied to CowgirlJane's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Some revision surgeons (mine included, I just learned yesterday) require a recovery period between procedures. I know someone on here had a surgeon who did them 2 weeks apart, and my surgeon does them 2 months apart. I had about 15 seconds to ask him why yesterday and he basically said it lets the swelling go down (helps prevent leaks from going undetected), and he said something about adhesions. I was on my way into twilight sleep so I didn't catch everything. I'm assuming he repairs the adhesions at removal, and then can focus on the sleeve procedure the second time around. My grandfather died of a septic infection. He was taking predisone, it basically ulcerated through his stomach, and he developed a slow leak. By the time he showed any signs, they couldn't do much for him. I was with him until his last breath and it was not a pleasant death... so the risk of a leak hits very close to home. I plan to question my surgeon about it pretty extensively. Not just the numbers, because it only takes "that one"... but procedure. E.g. how would he fix a leak, and can he just do that from the start (e.g. if you'd fix me by using blanket stiches and some mesh, can you just put blanket stitches in to start with? I'll glady pay you the add'l cost, here, just take this blank check!) What types of leak tests, and with what substances? When? What does he consider the risk period? Etc... -
Not much longer! (Or, A cautionary tale about the Lap-Band)
betrthnever replied to losing_the_band's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thank you for sharing your journey. If I could do it over again i would have gone with the RNY too. I warned my mom against the band but she went with it anyway a year after I did and ended up having to get it removed 3 years later. Even my weight loss provider has admitted that the band doesn't work in the long run and they don't do many of them at all anymore. At least I'm still 20 pounds from where i was at my highest weight (2 years to lose 80 pounds and 1 year to regain 60) and I still have my band (fortunately I never had as many damaging issues with my band and I'd rather have it then be without it). Was denied for a revision back in October of last year and am going to start trying again. I suppose nothing is perfect, in the end. I just think that for me the RNY would have given me a better shot at success. -
Lap band to sleeve
ProudGrammy replied to shannon cruz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@shannon cruz acid reflux bad- take the band out and do the sleeve. i love, love, love my sleeve don't wanna burst your bubble but i was told that already having heartburn/acid reflux - this problem will usually continue or get worse just being honest from what i've heard someone on the board started off with the lapband - revision to sleeve - finally gastric RN y finally her heartburn is gone maybe your situation is different, if doc thinks sleeve is the way to go, great i would double check about the heartburn situation - since yours is so bad whatever your choice on which WLS - will be right for you good luck kathy -
Sleeve to MGB — Weightloss Results
Hello2018 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I’m highly leaning towards revision from sleeve to MGB rather than RNY. 1) Total weight loss to-date since conversion to MGB? 2) How long since your surgery? Stalls? 3) Did your doctor take the standard 200 cm or a different sizing & 30/40ml sizing? 4) Did he take precautions, extra staples to reduce chances of bile refux? I’m 48yr old, 205lbs, 5’2. My reflux from VSG 6yrs ago is unreal! Leaning towards MGB what wanting to justify the reward as I’m self-pay. Thanks -
Introducing Myself Banding 4/16/2015
kwcrnp replied to Jb1176's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jb1176- I have surgery the 16 th too! I had similar thoughts until I found this site as well. I know I can do this, I just a a little support to tell me when to stop eating! I think this will be great for me. I work in healthcare and see soooo many sleeve and bypass patients that have terrible complications and/or gain the wt right back. I rarely see band patients and if I do, they admit they never followed the plan or used the band as a tool. Several had revisions to sleeves/bypass but the same regaining of the wt. This makes ME and only me accountable if it works or not. We have some April band buddies on the pre-op thread....come join us -
Lapband/ Revision/ Gastric Sleeve?
carbgrl posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Anyone pay out-of-pocket for the lapband and later get insurance to pay for revision? I paid for lapband out of pocket now, gained weight back. I'm considering sleeve but can't afford to pay out of pocket again. I paid out of pocket for the lap band because I didn't want to jump through all the hoops for insurance. Anyone else with a similar situation? -
I am new to LBT but am in desperate need of hearing others experiences. I was banded June 15, 2007. Had good steady weight loss. Last October my fill doctor said I had a small stretch. We have watched and taken all the Fluid out, but there has been no improvement. So now she has decided it is a slip instead of just a stretch. My surgeon says he can repair it but thinks I should consider a revision. I do not want an RNY but might consider a sleeve. My first choice is a band. I have read of a lot of people having their band repositioned to only slip again later. Has anyone had a successful repositioning? Thanks, Anna
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Band to Sleeve Revision Pics before and after
sherrypep replied to sherrypep's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Had my band 12/21/11 lost 45 pounds. Band slipped, leaked etc... Had revision May 6th lost almost 20 pounds since. I feel wonderful and so happy to have that band out. No more diabetes, high triglycerides etc.. -
Research: Bariatric Surgery Revisions Carry Greater Risks Than Initial Procedure
make33 replied to jcondron's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I read the article and couldn't determine which TYPE of Bariatric Surgery they were discussing. I can totally understand that Gastric Bypass revision would be risky - or a revision from one type to another. Have not heard or read of any negative statistics on LAP BAND revisions. Which type is this article discussing??? -
Sleeve and Hypothyroidism
marfar7 replied to Avryv's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've taken Levothryroxine for about 10 yrs now. Had lapband in 2009 and lost 104 lbs. Revision to the sleeve 10 mths ago. 10 lbs from goal of 140. Not one change in dosage. I get it tested about once a yr (more often since I've been sleeved, however - but thats only cuz I switched dr's) and it never changes. Thought once I lost weight, I'd be able to lower the dose. But what do I care about the dose? It's already a small pill. It's not like they come smaller when u lower the dose... Good luck! -
Revision Surgery/Hiatial Hernia Repair
mujer555 replied to mujer555's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Thanks for the information. I am hoping that this surgery will allow me to get back on track. Having these band slips going on for several months now has really played with my head and I feel like I have "lost" several months of good weight loss. Did either of you have imbrication with your revision? Doctor has offered it as an option for me. How long were you out of work with the revision surgery? -
Revision Surgery/Hiatial Hernia Repair
mujer555 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am scheduled to have lapband revision surgery with a hiatal hernia repair on November 11. I was banded in February 2010 and have lost almost 80 lbs. Have not tolerated fills since December 2010 and the doctor diagnosed me with chronic slip. I am wondering if anyone else has had the revision and how the surgery differed for the first time around. Did you miss more of work than you did originally? -
Revision-what can I expect?
mominkansas posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have been doing amazing but at my last fill we noticed that part of my Realize port has come unhooked. We could have gotten around it but since my insurance is taking care of everything they just want to get it over. I go in Tuesday for it to be fixed but I do have some questions: Downtime, any ideas if it will be just like the banding? The nurse mentioned it would be a lot more painful than when I was banded? Will I need an unfill(I asked the nurse and she didn't know) Exersise, will I have to wait again? Any tips? Thanks! -
Heartburn scares me!
KabinKitty replied to KabinKitty's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks Tiffykins. I know no WLS is perfect. I've seen coworkers that have had RNY and DS surgeries and observed all the malabsorbtion issues. One ended up in ICU the other day, when the doc said he could have a stoke at any minute. I think is might have something to do with his lousy eating habits....:biggrin2: My sister got the band last year, but I've seen all the posts about band revisions and so why would I even try it...? I know the perfect way to lose weight is to eat right and exercise, but it's just not gonna happen for me that way. I'm so tired of being a recluse and missing out on life :svengo:. I'm not going to my high school reunion this summer because of my weight. I just started on a 3rd blood pressure medication last week, have had severe sleep apnea for about 6 years now. I hate my bi-pap machine, but it keeps me alive and breathing. Hubby is behind me 100% :thumbup:. I just want to make the best informed decision for my body. It's not like buying a car...if I don't end up happy with my choice, I can't ask for my stomach back. I go to the WLS center's seminar next Saturday, May 15th. I hope to get alot of questions answered. I have a feeling most of the people there are going to be asking about the RNY. Maybe I'll inspire some of them to consider VSG...:001_smile: -
Yes. There are actually quite a few reports of people that end up getting GERD after sleeve. One of the only options is to revise to a bypass.
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How many revisions had your surgeon done?
CowgirlJane posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Okay, the surgeon I picked is very experienced. He used to do mostly lapbands, with some gastric bypass. Now there are almost all sleeves - with the occasional bypass and lapband thrown in. He has done hundreds of Gastric Sleeves and keeps records and stats on his patients. They have good data for 3 years and have results that exceed the "published" success rates. I guess I didn't ask the question of how many actual revisions they have done. It is less then 50. That is a drop in the hat compared to what some of the Mexican surgeons have done. I like my surgeon and their office, have no other reasons of concern, am blessed to have insurance coverage so I am inclined to stay with the path I am on.... but I have always heard that "100" of a given procedure is what makes a surgeon an expert. I am not sure if I should be worried. Given the relative "newness" of the gastric sleeve as such a popular procedure I am curious what others find in their surgeon's level of experience with revisions from the band to the sleeve. -
VSG to RNY revision for GERD--Hunger question
Foxbins posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had my sleeve done and a hiatal hernia repair in 2011 and reached goal in about 11 months. I lost 100 lbs and have kept it off ever since. Fast forward nine years and I have esophagitis, an esophageal stricture, another hernia, and crazy bad GERD. My surgeon has presented me with two options. Option one, keep my sleeve as it is, but partially cut through the muscles of the esophagus to ease the stricture and then fold some of the stomach inward (like rolling the top of a sock inside itself) to keep the acid in my stomach. Or Option two, convert to a RnY. I love, love, love my sleeve because afterwards I had no hunger. None. And it's still gone, I can go all day if I am busy without eating and only remember if I start to get lightheaded or cranky. So, people who lost their hunger with VSG and had to convert to RnY, did your hunger stay lost? If you were at goal, how much weight did you lose? My BMI is 22, I can't lose too much more. I am dreading another surgical recovery and those awful protein drinks, too. Thanks for reading! -
How long did you band to sleeve revision take?
Tiffykins replied to austinglobe's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
My revision took about 3 hours. -
How many revisions had your surgeon done?
CowgirlJane replied to CowgirlJane's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
He did tell me that the main concern on a revision is increase risk of leaks those first few weeks. There isn't alot of published data on leaks for revisions, but he said based on his very limited data, it is probably twice the risk of a "virgin" stomach based on his own practice. We are still talking single digit percent risk. He also told me that revision to bypass has much higher rate of complication - various complications had different risks, but they tended toward the double digit percentages. They told me that they had not lost any sleeve patients (ie no deaths) - revisions included in that ZERO number, so that counts for alot with me.
