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Severely depressed after mini gastric bypass
YumiMumi replied to mmy's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
@mmy I'm so SO sorry you have had this experience, how traumatic. I think that it was borderline negligent of your surgeon to discuss changing procedures with you on the day of surgery rather than allow you the time to think it over. Having said that, I too have read that the sleeve can be less effective in some circumstances, but I think the level of complication for both procedures is similar - just different. I think what is important for you now is to focus on the future. I KNOW how hard that is. I am 2 weeks post op gastric bypass (revision from failed band taken out 3 months ago). I didn't vomit blood but I did have a very tough first week (see other posts of mine) and on day 3/4/5 had MASSIVE buyers remorse (as a lot of people do). I can tell you though, that even though it was (and still is some days) a struggle for various reasons (getting enough Protein in, nausea, fatigue, etc), I am now glad I had the courage to do this. I am a similar BMI to you and super happy to be down 20 pounds already. I have a 3 year old and I want him to grow up knowing me as a fit an healthy mother. I know its hard but hang in there. I suspect you would have been going through "buyers remorse" no matter what procedure you had - sleeve or bypass. But, you have the bypass now so get excited and start visualizing the new YOU. TRUST ME.... you WILL feel better, and quickly.... both emotionally and physically. Big hugs to you. -
So I had an eroded band just removed. Doctor suggested a bypass will minimize risk of a leak for a revision and that I might have as high as a 30 percent chance of a leak if I get sleeved because of the location of the erosion. Of course there will be things Dr. Aceves will do to minimize risk (including enlarging the sleeve in the vicinity of the erosion) but I am wondering what exactly it means to have a leak and how a leak is fixed....is is a chronic condition, will I die, will they just reopen me and patch me up? Anyone have a leak and survive to tell the tale? For those who have had leaks, would you do the sleeve again, regardless? All I know is that the bypass seems like a bad choice for me for a lot of different reasons.
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Sleeve Booked for feb 25- I'm scared
klus263 replied to fern's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
When I first started, I was planning the lap band as my insurance did not cover the sleeve. Actually the sleeve wasn't even discussed much at the seminar as not many insurances was covering it. I had to 6 months with my pcp first so I waited to met with the surgeon until I completed my 6 months. By that time, my insurance updated and now covers the sleeve. The doctor recommended the sleeve so I had to do some research as all my paperwork was being gathered. I was sleeved Dec 1st and have no regrets whatsoever at all. After reading many post of people who had the band and had complications and have now had revisions to the sleeve makes me even more grateful that I made the right decision. I am now at my lowest weight since 1988. I was able to by a size L flannel pajamas tonight. I know that this weight will never come back on. Trust in your decision. Good Luck -
Surgery next Thursday- TERRIFIED
The Candidate replied to Tina1969's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I can't relate to your particular situation as I've never had the band. I am however, 12 weeks out from the bypass. I have no regrets. It was definitely worth it. I hope everything gets resolved with your revision. Best of luck! -
I'm 15 days post lapband revision to sleeve. I'm not in any more pain so I'm not on any pain medication. However, I cannot sleep at night. I already take a sleeping pill and anxiety pill but nothing is helping. Anyone else experiencing this? Suggestions?
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Hi friends, I was sleeved almost 5 months ago and all was well until I tried to stop taking my pantoprozole around 8 weeks. I have had hearburn everyday since if I do not take the medicine. I do not want to take an acid reducer long term. So I've been trying to ween off it but it's not working.It scares the crap out of me. Just trying to see if anyone has had the same issue? Did it get better? Did you get a revision to rny? I am so scared to get a revision but reflux is scary and no fun at all. It can cause long term issues and damage that scares me also. I also know someone who was revised and is still having issues with reflux even after revision. Any encouragement is greatly appreciated. [emoji171] Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using BariatricPal mobile app
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Depression & Anti-Depressants
TurnThePage replied to Batcap's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Don't worry about it. Many of us battle depression and continue to take anti-depressants before, during and after surgery. The psych appointment is just to check that you understand the surgery and all of the implications of the post-op lifestyle changes, assess your level of commitment as it impacts your potential success, determine if you have an appropriate support system in place or have the coping tools to manage on your own and things like that. They are trying to ensure your success, not screen you out since they get paid for surgery and the accompanying program. Some meds may need to be changed depending on the type of surgery you have. Are you really considering lap band? Many surgeons no longer perform lap band surgery due to the rate of complications and the high failure rate. They are not permanent, you know that, right? Many lap band patients are revised with sleeve surgery or RNY. You might read about their experiences on this forum and others like it before you make a final decision. Good luck! -
REVISION APPROVED! SURGERY DEC 7
gebbiabn posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
After years of battling with the Lapband, and after months and months of battling with doctors and the insurance company, I am excited to announce that I have finally been APPROVED for my revision from Lapband to Gastric Bypass! My pre-op appointment is December 3rd, and my surgery date is December 7th!! I am thoroughly ecstatic and so nervous!!! -
I went in for my first fill today and found out today that my port has flipped. I am scheduled for port revision on Wedneday. I read about this prior to surgery and hoped this wouldnt happen to me but sure enough. :wub:
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Well, I went in for my first fill today. Doctor poked around a whole bunch of times and couldn't get in to my port. He says he thinks it may be flipped. I'm going back in a week and he is going to try to do it under x-ray so he can see better what he's doing. If that fails then I'm will have to have surgery for a port revision. This really sucks for two reasons. 1. My restriction is significantly reduced from what it was right after surgery and I was looking forward to my first fill. 2. I was a self pay - borrowed money for the surgery - and have no idea how the hell I'm going to pay for an additional surgery. Hoping and praying that the Doctor will be able to take care of it under x-ray next week. Thank y'all for hearing me out.
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Lap band to sleeve revision in 2 surgeries?!
southernbanded replied to Pinkgirl1234's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
HI there, My doctor just removed my band three weeks ago and will do the second surgery for the sleeve in October. I just completed a 6 month prep program for the sleeve that was required for my sleeve surgery by my insurance company. I had my Fluid removed in March and the band removed on July 29th. Per my doctor the reason for the two surgeries is due to letting the stomach go back to a normal size, this way when they do make the cut for the sleeve, they get a better shaped pouch, which in the long run makes a difference in the success of your weight loss. if they did the surgery all in one, the stomach would be misshaped. When you think about it, it does make sense. They have seen better results with the sleeve revisions when the surgeries are done in two steps. If it causes me to have better success, then I am for it. Since March when the fluid was removed I have gained almost 45 pounds back. It is very disheartening, as I have tried everything and have been watching my Protein and calorie intake and still gaining, I feel like there is nothing I can do to stop it. I know this weight gain is only temporary and look forward to starting my life with the sleeve. Having patience is hard, but will be worth it. -
Lap band to sleeve revision in 2 surgeries?!
Pinkgirl1234 replied to Pinkgirl1234's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Doctors won't touch the band in ER...I had a CT and they report a "Small hiatal hernia"In 2 weeks will see the doctor so he can until and see if their is slippage.I desperately want a re is ion. Revision -
I have the lapband. My band is no good so I’m going to get the sleeve. My doctors office calls my insurance and my insurance tells them all the requirements to have the revision to the sleeve. I go through 6 months of insurance requirements and now we submitted it to insurance and they are saying it’s not covered through my insurance plan. My doctors office has the codes and requirements they said I needed and now in my plan it says it’s not covered! I’m furious! Why did they give the codes and requirements and also cover the 6 months of requirements if it’s not covered! We are appealing it. Then if that doesn’t work I’m going to talk to a lawyer about what to do if they deny it again. Anyone have any advice? I just can’t believe they would say it’s covered and make me jump through hoops then say it’s not part of my plan! Ugh!
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Bypass revision for GERD after sleeve
Losingit2018 replied to GotItDoneInHarlem's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I just had this surgery along with hernia repair after sleeve. I was not at my goal weight at the time of revision but, @GreenTealael may be able to chime in here with info. Good luck!! -
My Update - for anyone planning or thinking about revision
thesuse2000 replied to A. Stoot's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Congrats! So happy for you! I love my (revision to) sleeve too! -
My band being removed. I'm trying to decide.. Sleeve or Bypass?
JohnC replied to pickel1972's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My Doc does both & all I know is every time I go to my Doc's office there's at least 1 or 2 by-pass patients in for a revision from a complication. I'm just glad I chose the sleeve. -
My port flipped about 3 months after my original surgery. I dealt with it for a long while, about 3 months, before my doctor and I even knew what really happened. I had gone for a fill under flouro which is when he noticed that the port turned because he couldn't get to it. He did revision surgery on me in August. I had to have emergency surgery just 2 weeks ago because my band for freakishly tight and I wasnt eating. When he went to unfill me he realized that the port flipped AGAIN. So it has been 2 additional surgeries, but insurance covered both. However now my port is almost directly under the skin and can be felt and even seen. Before all these surgeries I couldnt feel my port at all...but ugh, now it makes me ill. That's why I am trying to find a low profile port now
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I was revised on 11/13!
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My Update - for anyone planning or thinking about revision
LSF replied to A. Stoot's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Amber- I have a revision date on 2/4 as well. Maybe we can compare notes afterwards -
Scheduled Sleeve for May 11th in Juarez
katiedoo posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Getting nervous about my band to sleeve revision. I only lost about 45-50lbs with my lap band and I am extremely worried that I will fail with the sleeve as well. Has anyone had a similar situation? ???? -
Brit - My band doctor doesn't even do sleeve surgery "b/c there isn't enough data on it yet." How about there's a lot of not so great data on the band, toots? Just sayin'!!! Tif - when you mentioned bread, I almost gagged just reading the word! For some reason, I always get stuck around my parents (who live in a neighboring state). I get the "oh no, are you ok" face and I hate that they worry. I also hate knowing that 15 or so people know I had the stupid band put in and know also that I've maybe lost 30 pounds. Now every pound lost is great, don't get me wrong but still!!! My band surgeon's staff is great and they were on the ball with paperwork to the insurance. The notion of going through all that again is just daunting. A friend from LBT (lapbandtalk) is going to begin the process of looking at revision. PBing is just the grossest, unsettling, and somewhat painful thing. Ugh!
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Somethin pokin me!
freedom0702 replied to gailblck's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Is port revision the same as going in and moving the port? Let me know if that's what your dr decides to do and how it goes. IM LORI - I don't know if you were asking me, but my port is on the left side, right under my ribs and off to the side a little bit. And mine can't be my gallbladder, since I don't have one anymore. I believe it is the port rubbing on my rib...ouch! -
Thank you for your response. I live in FL and they still do the lap band here. Anyone ever have a sleeve revision?
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Hi, I had a gastric sleeve done in 2013. I lost 110 lbs and was at goal. Then my mom passed unexpectedly in 2014. I gained 75 lbs back. I have struggled trying to lose it. I have tried Noom and Keto and low carb...failed all. I'm contemplating a revision or a lap band. Any insights out there?
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Input needed: Sleeve to Bypass? Revision Surgery
Jolynn posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi! I am 10 years post sleeve surgery. I had my sleeve back in 2010, when the procedure what relatively new. I had the procedure done as an outpatient. I was cash pay and had no follow-up. Everything seemed to go well. I started at over 350lbs, and made it to 219lbs. I was ecstatic! I was no longer a diabetic, I no longer had high blood pressure. I no longer had an appetite. Being a cash pay, I was unable to afford a plastic surgeon, so I carried and still carry a bit of skin. So, here I am, 10 years after. My weight today is 251lbs. I still believe I have been successful. I can still shop at Macy's and not have to order everything online. I gained weight, yes, but I have also gained confidence. After so long, my struggle with food is slowly returning. I am so afraid, that I started the process of looking into revision surgery. The surgeon that I have, at the hospital that I work at, will not revise a sleeve, but will revise a sleeve with bypass surgery. She states that there is a 100% complication rate, from things as small as a UTI to death. I would love to know more about this. Insurance has approved the revision. I have already had the medical testing, upper GI, and will be meeting with the psychiatrist and dietician next week. I would love to chat and hear stories from anyone who is considering revision surgery. I want to hear all of the good, bad and ugly. Please feel free to reach out at any time. I am new to this forum and would love gain support, information and be of support to others going through the same battles. Thanks! Jolynn Let me know if you would like to chat further, I can be reached by email also. If anyone is in the Seattle area, let's start a group!
