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I am having my band to VSG surgery tomorrow morning and I just want it to be 24 hours from now and it will be over. I know this is normal but man, I was not this anxious and scared with the band surgery. I think a lot of it was kind of like having your first baby, you are scared because you don't know what to expect and with the second your scared because you know what to expect. Except with this, I have the added worries that I have scar tissue from the band, major organ getting removed, etc. So its not really the same thing, right? The following is my post on my blog today. I thought I would share it over here also. Hopefully any new followers will look back on my journey and realize that I've had a lap band Talk' target='_blank' style="text-decoration:none;">lapband surgery - March 2010 213 lbs. Day before <a href=" http://www.LapBandTalk.com/" title="<a href=" http:="" www.lapbandtalk.com'="" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(128, 75, 110); text-decoration: none; ">lap band Talk' target='_blank' style="text-decoration:none;">lapband removal/revision VSG - June 2011 160 lbs. Please wish me luck tomorrow! </span>
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considering GPS-looking for others to share their experiences
jlo replied to amw's topic in Gastric Plication Surgery Forum
I had my surgery in montreal by Michel Gagner. He was one of the doctors that invented ds, and vsg...He recently learned and practiced in Iran with Dr Tabelour who invented gsp. Dr Tabelour was the doctor that invented gsp and has 5 year results similar to vsg... Dr Gagner also sits on and supervises many worldwide conferences on bariatric surgery.... Im not boosting him as the only doctor to go to or the one that has done the most...I just want it to be known that he believes the gsp surgery will someday replace lapband. He did tell me of possible complications like stomach preforation, and lack of blood supply to the stomach...However he said that a surgeon should moniter the swelling and stomach for 3 days right after surgery...To prevent stomach preforation and lack of blood supply later on...He said that if you have to much swelling in the first 48 hours it may cause stomach preforation...If he sees this swelling he goes in and removes some stitching to loosen the stomach and try to avoid preforation later on...I had to have a stomach tube that came out of my nose for 2 days to elevate the pressure in my stomach, reduce swelling and help with vomiting...He said that my stomach swelled anymore that he would have to go in again and take out some of the stitches...but I was fortunate not to have a problem. I have major restriction still I can only get in about 2-4 oz of chicken in...and I still am lucky that i don't feel hunger. I actually have to remind myself to eat...I think that when researching this surgery you have to realize that 1. There are some like any surgery that will have complications 2. There isn't alot of info on GSP 3. Because of this I would research, research and research the procedure that is right for you and try to find a very qualified doctor...WOuld I do GSP again ....Yes...Do I feel restriction YEs...Did my doctor tell me that down the road if I needed more restriction I could have a revision with VSG YEs...Did he say that some will have to a revision like other wls...YES...I just chose GSP because I wasn't ready at the time to have a vsg and remove my stomach...but if down the road i might need a revision i would have a vsg..Hope this helps... -
@it'sonlythefirststep and @Moodychic Sorry to hear that you have surgery complications. Did you discuss revision with your Surgeons office?
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As I said once before in another thread, for three years I had the goal weight on my ticker at 155 which would put me in a "normal" BMI. I revised that recently to 163 which was my lowest adult weight. But that was 40 years ago after going from 201 down to 163 on Atkins. When I saw my PCP last week she said that I don't really have any excess fat except my abdomen which is very hard to get rid of. I also don't much loose skin - just a bit in my upper thighs, below my butt cheeks & my upper arms. I have lost so much in my butt that I rock on the bones & have to sit on an inflatable or foam cushion. I see the surgeon following me in a couple of weeks & will talk to him then. BMIs don't take age & bone structure into consideration. For now, my current weight of 175 is probably very good for me. I am thrilled that I am no longer obese & am now just "overweight." I am going to look into some type of body contouring procedure just to get rid of some of this abdominal fat.
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Dr Dillemans band to bypass revision low bmi
jnewbie posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi I am looking into band to bypass revision due to reflux in Belgium. Anyone had this surgery there? Please share your expenrience. Thanks. -
Surgery scheduled tomorrow
TexasT replied to RedShoesinDallas's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my breast augmentation revision done last Friday and am a bit sore today myself. The boobies look great, and now hopefully I can be done with surgeries for awhile now. Glad you're doing well post-op and adjusting to the liquid diet. This is the hardest part, when it's over it will be smooth sailing from here on out. When you get to mushies you'll think you're in heaven! Best of luck with your recovery - sounds like you're doing fantastic! -
Looking to get a revision
Manyloves replied to Savvigirl's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Im from VA but in WA. Had my sleeve in 2015, and insurance approved revision to DS. I didn't have to do the 6 months etc., because of reflux and other comorbidities. My dr suggested the DS because of the success rate as a revision. Plus I saw how the bypass did my mom, my surgery is scheduled 10/22 -
Newbie-December 20 Surgery Date
LosingItForMe2011 replied to tnnorton's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome tnnorton and congrats on your surgery date. I'm a lapband to rny revision as well. Even though the lapband was removed, it's still considered revision. Posting here is the best start to intro yourself as far as what's next.....Hope on into other posts on the boards, do lots of reading and ask questions. Welcome to the boards!- 1 reply
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Lap Band Revision To A Sleeve - Anyone?
kyleebean replied to 5Towner's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am four weeks out from having a revision. I had my lapband placed in 2005 and it was slipped and I had an infection around where the band was. Since the revision, I've lost 38 pounds..... -
Lap Band Revision To A Sleeve - Anyone?
Idlewood4 replied to 5Towner's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
5towner, be sure to join the December sleevers group. There's also a group for band to sleeve revisions. Best of luck to you tomorrow! let us know how it goes. -
Can’t decide which surgery is best... let’s talk about hunger
Matt Z replied to laura bee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just a heads up, that "hunger hormone removal" thing is pretty bunk. Almost all sleeve patients regain some level of hunger at some point within the first year. Both surgeries have a level of hunger changes. For both surgeries, some folks lose the sensation and never get it back, most lose it or have it greatly reduced but get it back within the first year. And some never lose it at all. The sleeve can make GERD or any acid reflux issues worse, this happens pretty often. The bypass can resolve GERD and acid reflux issues, this is very common. The sleeve is 100% un-reversible, 90% of your stomach ends up in medical waste. Contrary to popular belief, the Bypass *IS* reversible under certain circumstances, reversals don't happen often due to the danger of doing so, but they *DO* happen and it *IS* an option if something really bad happens. I was "against" the bypass originally, one of the reasons I had the band installed in 2011. With the revision, my surgeon wouldn't do the sleeve... for good reasons that were specific to my surgery, so I went with the bypass and I really couldn't be happier. Everyone is going to have their personal preferences, but overall, the bypass results in less follow up surgeries for failed WLS, has a better weight loss % and a better % of weight kept off. I won't tell you which is best for you. But for me, I truly wish I went with the bypass back in 2011. -
Thanks Revision ( is that a family name? ). What you describe is how I ate when I lost 135 pounds. I probably went 6 months without any sweets. I then found it easy to just have a bite or two and was very discriminate about what I chose. And I will keep you posted. I need this forum!
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Thinking of Revision Surgery
Bryn910 replied to newlifesils's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
If you mean a sleeve to RNY, I am post op of this exact revision. the surgery went well but I am still on liquids and haven’t hopped on the scale so I can’t really say how it is now. But I got the revision due to not losing weight, no restriction and GERD -
Thinking of Revision Surgery
Matt Z replied to newlifesils's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Banded in 2011, revised to RNY March 21st 2018, wish I had done so sooner and glad I didn't revise from the Band to the Sleeve. -
18 days til revision woohooo!!!
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The day I scheduled my surgery- 6weeks before surgery. My dr informed me of the 2weeks leading up to the surgery I would be on a liquid Diet. It is to shrink your liver. During The surgery the Dr has to lift it and move it out of the way. He told me a Fatty Liver is easily injured and that would throw a stick into the surgery. You can shrink it fast with diet. I have done some research and everyone's prediet is different. Some had way longer and others just had a couple hours of days. Some people had liquids only. And others were able to add in one low-fat, no-carb meal a day like broiled chicken and steamed veggies. Ask your Doc at your next visit. i am having a Revision from a lap-band to a sleeve. When I had the lap band all I had to do before was no food/drink after midnight the day before. Hope that was helpful.
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Hiatal hernia and sleeve
Davann replied to Hazel_eyez's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a hernia after my original sleeve and just had it repaired during the revision surgery. I feel much better. Now that it''s gone I can tell how much pain it was causing me! -
Oh man Well if the stitches on your port gave way, I don't think you'd feel a difference up in your chest where your band is placed. The results from the x-ray were normal? How much of a fill do you have? By you saying you can eat less and less, I'm thinking you need an un-fill, but I'd assume your surgeon would have done this automatically when you told him that you were so uncomfortable. I'm sorry you're so miserable If I were you I'd also be looking into a revision. What good is weight loss if you're constantly in pain and miserable?
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How much for band to sleeve revision surgery with Dr. Aceves?
Wildfire replied to Kotta's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi all, I also have a lapband by Dr. Ortiz 2/09 and am having lots of problems. I was treated very well by Dr. Ortiz. I just contacted there office in regards to revision and was quoted $9,000 for removal and the sleeve. Hope this helps... -
Success in Peer-to-Peer with UHC?
casenior replied to casenior's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't have your experience, but am stopping to throw out a couple of thoughts. Maybe I'm missing something here. If the reviewer looks at the paperwork only to see if you meet the eligibility requirements (minimum 40 BMI for 5 yrs and 21+, as you report), it seems that you'll be rejected again. Wouldn't that mean it's likely that the initial denial will stand? It certainly won't hurt your peer-to-peer procedure if you supply letters in support of sleeve surgery from any and every doctor you can. These letters aren't about explaining why you don't have the required five years, but rather to state all the medical reasons you need to lose gobs of weight, all sorts of health and physical problems that are dangerous and can be solved by weight loss. If you do have doctors who can whip out brief letters, you need to move fast so that your insurance coordinator can get them to the peer review people. It can't hurt your case. If the process fails, you may choose to go to the next stage of appeal, whatever it is. I don't have personal knowledge of them, but there is a law firm that works on these things. If you'd want to consult, the head's is Walter Lindstrom. If worse runs to worst, would you be covered if you wait until you have 5 years of 40BMI? Would you be covered despite the earlier surgery? Just tossing out questions in case they haven't occurred to you. Good luck. Yes I'd be covered but I have other health issues right now that I need the procedure for.. And I work in oil and gas and chances are we will see more layoffs. My doctor should be able to justify that this is a revision of the failed procedure UHC covered me for before. That I have health issues now that would greatly be reversed through the weight loss. If I went in today to have my lapband removed, UHC would cover a revision. Hands down, no questions asked. My surgeon has had success in overturning their decision before and the care coordination rep I spoke with at UHC said that she sees the initial denials get overturned all the time especially for someone in my position. The peer to peer is a chance for my surgeon to sit down with the UHC medical director and clearly state the facts and fight for approval. If that fails the next step is appeals and that's where I would get any and all supporting documentation from my other physicians. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
2.5 Weeks Gastric Bypass Revision Post-Op - Looking for Mentor!
heathmcw74 replied to Chrissy1028's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi there, Im having surgery the 22nd as a revision to sleeve. Im excited. How is yours going? Heath -
I’m sure u both won’t need it. But good luck. Let us know how u get in. I’m having revision surgery in the new year x
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6 months post-revision update
stefaniwg replied to timetobefree's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
You sound like you are doing great! I will have my revision in 9 days and I hope I come out of it as well as you! Congrats on your success! -
6 months post-revision update
jlobyxmas replied to timetobefree's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Congratulations. So glad to be able to read your post today. I'm 21 days post-revision and so far I'm doing well, losing, and not hungry all the time. Just concerned for long term success. Always glad to read success stories. Great motivation! -
problems with band to sleeve revisions...
mommytoethan posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
for those of you who had the band and then went to the sleeve, did you have any problems with the sleeve? my band is coming out and i'm getting the sleeve procedure done next month. i've seen a few posts where people talk about leaks, and now i'm nervous. i dont really know ALL there is to know about the sleeve yet. i'm still in the pre-op process with my surgeon. are problems a common thing with the sleeve or a low amt like with the band? help ease my mind! i have a 3 year old little boy that needs me to come through this problem free!
