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Obesity, Cancer and Bariatric Surgery
Travelher replied to nico08's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
As someone who just had a revision from a lap band to a bypass. I do not recommend the lap band! I had mine in for about 11 years. I developed acid reflux with the band and found the fill level to be variable. in the morning i had difficulty with getting Water down, by evening I could eat steak. Eventually it failed altogether and would not take a fill. No one told me when they put it in that it would eventually wear out and need to be replaced. Revision was the best decision I ever made. Just my 2 cents. Make sure you do your research. Many surgeons are no longer doing them because of the known issues (mine included). -
Kink in my tubing......
Maddysgram replied to Delightful521's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At my second fill, my port had totally flipped and I had to have revision surgery. That too, is rare, but it happened to me. It is discouraging, but its just a small bump in the road. Look at my ticker, couldn't be happier and you will be happy again soon. Hang in there! -
What do I say to get insurance to cover revision when band hasn't slipped?
soocalchic replied to MaddieJ's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Continue to complain of acid reflux and abdominal pain that's why I had my revision -
Gastric sleeve surgery AGAIN
Bryn910 replied to FebJune's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yea, I would talk to your surgeon about a revision to a different surgery -
Pain after sleeve surgery?
marfar7 replied to Skywalker's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was a band to sleeve revision and the pain was much worse than my band plcmt in 2009. My dr took an extra 30 mins to dig my band out of my stomach so I was in a lot of pain. The IV Dialudid while in the hospital for 2 days was my saving grace. And the bottle of liquid Vicodin was my buddy for about 12 days. That stuff is good! For about 2 weeks, I felt like I was hit by a truck. I regretted my decision. My husband then reminded me that the band had to come out anyway, why not just add 1 more thing? It probly woulda been close to as much pain with just removal. After 2 weeks I started feeling more human. And when I started eating real food (4 weeks of liquids), I felt much better. Got my hunger back on day 10 and I woulda eaten my arm had I been able to suck it thru a straw! Good luck! I envy those who used tylenol and had no pain. The gas was difficult for the first few day. My shoulder ached the most from it (gas rise up to the shoulder). -
Band to sleeve failure HELP PLEASE
LSF replied to Susan.davis's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had the revision 2 days ago and am worried that this will happen to me also. The only saving grace I gave is the nutritionist gave me a plan before the surgery and to do it as well once I'm back to solid foods. For what my out of pocket expense this is, I'm praying that this will help me in this journey -
Band to sleeve failure HELP PLEASE
camileigh replied to Susan.davis's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had a band to bypass revision about three months ago and am having the same problem with no restriction. I think I just expected more of a signal that I was full like the band gave me, but I can eat over a cup and get hungry often. It is what it is. I just have to remember and teach myself that this is a different game altogether than the band. You have to have different tactics and goals than before. I just wish it was a better tool than it is. -
I had a band to sleeve revision. Aside from the weight issue. I just knew I couldn't live the rest of my throwing up & sliming every day. The chances are you will have to have the band out at some point in your life. Probably better now when you're younger than later. I don't regret it at all even though my weightloss has been extremely slow. I would tell your husband you need his support because he's the most important person in your life. Your life partner.
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I'm just so glad to see that doctors now want to followup for five years! I think if there had been more followup to the Inamed bands alot of us wouldn't be needing revisions 2 yrs down the road! (again...working on tea instead of coffee...so not sure that made sense).
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Band to Sleeve - 10 days post op
Wheetsin replied to AnneHB's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi Charlene, I am in the revision process. My band is still in place. I actually just had the EGD done yesterday - insurance co requires one for removal. My surgeon told me yesterday that he requires 6 - 8 weeks between procedures. I'm very glad to hear he requires time between, but kinda wish it wasn't to slong of a time. -
Anyone in the Riverside California area?
dreamer78 replied to MFoster9812's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello my name is Marisa, I live in Perris Ca, I'm waiting to be approved for revision from lap band to sleeve. My support group is also like an hour away. How's it going with your journey? -
I had revision jan 22 on a Tuesday came home on a Thursday I also had a Jp drain in my left side it hurt to lay on that side It hurt to take deep Breaths .... Went the following Monday to my surgeons office He removed it the tube was 3feet long the pain we experience is the pressure of the tube But once removed I could breath normal it was Instead relief Good luck
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Band to sleeve revision question.
Road2health posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi all, I have had my band since 2003 and on October 3 I will be getting the revision to sleeve. I have heard weight loss is slower in revision patients than someone that was getting weight-loss surgery for the first time. Does anyone have experience with this and has it been accurate for you? I'm very short and I have about 50 pounds to lose. I maintained over 100 pound weight loss for all of those years. But I have been having band complications for many years now as well . Now the pounds are creeping back on. -
Children after the sleeve?
tamara2333 replied to dfluke87's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have had 2 friends that have had babies post Gastric bypass. They both struggled getting back down to a comfortable weight. One had a revision and is doing better and the other did not. From what I've seen it can be done but you have to be ultra on top of your game once the baby is born. No cheating and probably starting back at post op phase 1 -
Help! New to this app and relatively new sleeve
nina_sleeved posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello all....I'm 5 weeks post op, lab band revised to sleeve, starting weight was 244, day of surgery I was 234 and today I'm at 217.5. Weight loss wise, I had a great first 2.5 weeks after surgery and dropped 16.5 consistently and quickly. But now for the past 2.5 weeks I haven't been able to lose even one pound! And I'm barely eating and doing exactly what I've been doing since surgery. I'm so frustrated! Is this normal? What can I do to start losing weight again? I have my doctors visit next week on May 3rd so then he will clear me for exercise I hope, not that I enjoy it, but I've heard it helps later with saggy skin. So please anyone out there, I'd love any advice on what to do now that I'm 5 weeks post op and stuck and totally stalled!!!! HELP -
Lap band revised to sleeve 6/9/2017 - poop
TheSleevedTraveler posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi everyone. My name is Tim and I was just sleeved Friday (about 48 hours ago). I had a lap band which was removed and revised to the sleeve. It may be taboo but I have a question about pooping. I haven't had a bowel movement since my sleeve surgery. I just got back home last night (spent one night in the hospital) and have only passed gas so far. I have started taking miralax because I got really backed up once after a surgery and I never want to go through that pain again. I'm a little stressed about getting backed up. What's the normal amount of time after surgery for a person to poop? What do you recommend to take that can prevent getting constipated? Thank you -
I requested you too. I am Joyce Ellis-joy686. My surgery is sched for 6-27. I am a revision. Thanks!
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4 days post op and what a journey!
No yum yums posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello All, I'm 4 days post op and what a journey! I had a band for 12 years which eroded and had to be urgently removed. My band did its job, but I gained lots of weight after removal. So, a revision to bypass was my option. I can tell you I was a complicated case due to adhesions and the discovery of 2 hernias. My poor wittle belly! I just wanted to add it will be great getting out of my fat suit and into my skinny suit again. All this pain is worth the long term result of being healthy! I love hearing others stories. It's a great way to support each other. Thank you. It's nice to know I'm not alone on this journey. -
TammygRN it's been rough for me too and I'm still regretting my decision. I came home with a PICC line as a precaution for leaks. I had lap band to VSG revision and the scar tissue was so bad that my surgeon couldn't even see my band when he got in there. He also mentioned that there was also scar tissue underneath where the band was wrapped around my stomach. All I can do is hope and pray that everything will strengthen in the 3 weeks that I will be receiving TPN and I won't have any additional complications. I'm a very nervous/anxious sleever right now. My first 2-3 days were really rough. I'm finally starting to feel more like myself. I hope you are doing better. Hopefully we will both eventually come to love our sleeves.
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Please share your story with me from band to sleeve I'm in my pre op and very anxious
Want2surf replied to Brigiter's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
We live in a parallel universe! I haven't been in a restaurant in over a year because I hate that sudden need to run for the bathroom. I'm getting a revision on 5/4 and I'm excited to live life without throwing up. I'm scared too but I think we will be fine. -
I'm not from Houston, but wanted to welcome you to VST. I'm originally from the D/FW area in TX. There are a couple of members from the Houston area Shanda and Alegna are the first 2 that come to mind. You can click on Member list at the top of the forum, and find them in alphabetical order. I'm a band to sleeve revision, and absolutely love the sleeve. It's been a wonderful journey. If you have any specific questions or concerns, ask away. We're all here for you ! ! !
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Hi all! I just got sleeved on 4/30! I had a gastric band in June of 2012, had a band revision in March 2013, band removal in Feb of 2014 and finally sleeved on 4/30. My starting weight with band was 317lbs. My weight before sleeve was 274. Pre op got me down to 264 and today I am 263! I thought that 5 days post op would have showed a little more in the scale but I guess not. Is this normal?
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I'm new, surgery date 1/27/13...
Idlewood4 replied to 521Diva's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Lovely momma, I'm a revision too. I found the sleeve surgery much easier than my band and the port revisions I had. It was also easier than the band removal. The post and pre diet was not easy, but it does give some great results. -
Was banded 10/07. First 3 yrs were amazing. Lost 105lbs. Felt great. Confidence was great. Now 3yrs after that with a revision of the band surgery on my belt I've gained 70lbs back. I can eat anything portions are out of control. I know it's a tool but if I could diet /exercise I would've done it without surgery. I don't know what to do. Going in for yet another fill dec 2nd. Any ideas?? I feel defeated.
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Banded 6Yrs...success And Struggle
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! replied to missyjk79's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
What revision did you have done?
