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It is your body but take it from me.I had sleeve 2011 and in 2015 had severe acid reflux. Had to have a revision to bypass.I too was afraid of bypass.Wished i had it the first time ,then I wouldn't of needed the second surgery. 30 to 40 % sleevers had to have revision because of acid reflux.
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Mary Ann- Hi I too had a gradual slippage. It was long and gruel. Got to the point I could barely keep water down. My mind knew hello something is wrong but the scale was reading 125! For me I always was chubby/big so to see the scale say 125 I thought I was in heaven. Let me tell you that was insane. I jeopardized my health. I had a huge unfill so I could get healthy enought to have the revision surgery 1.5 months after the unfill. I went from 125 to 139 in that time. Surgery was 139...that was a great weight for me. That too never stayed I went to 149 since 17 Mar 06. Now just a week ago I promised myself this time I will be healthy and do this right! But I have gained 10 lbs since surgery. Why because I do not have restriction before correction I could barely eat a few bites of food. Now I can eat bread, pasta where before I could not eat that stuff for years. This has been my experience. Am keeping a journal in hopes it will make me see what is going on. I go next Monday for a fill..I can't wait. Dody
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Diabetes any better after revision?
ren0318 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I’ve asked this before a while back.. and I know there are always new folks on the board so I thought I’d ask it again... if you had the sleeve and diabetes...then revised to bypass did your diabetes improve? -
My port is hard to get into for a fill
genepha replied to tutornmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I also have a lot of difficulties with the doctors finding my port. I always have fills under fluoro at the hospital and it still takes them like 5-10 tries before they get it. It is very frustrating!!! My port is tilted and a revision may be necessary but for now I am filled just right so things are good. The drs and I finally discovered that I need to be standing for them to access my port! The things we go through for a fill!!:rolleyes2: -
I'm not really frustrated, atleast not with the need for revision. More frustrated with myself for not following my gut instincts and speaking up when all this started or we could have already fixed it by now. I am nervous as anyone going through surgery should be, but not so much with the surgery itself but the "what-ifs". Mostly what if the complication is more than just a leak and I lose the band and how would life be after that. Another huge reason why I love this site because it seems like there is always someone who has been there and posted about it and left their experiences for those behind them to get guidance. Thank you for the support! I know I am in good hands!
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Time for a Revision??
Nanook replied to TxChelsey's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I think the focus should be on finding the procedure that is right for you and if you can't lose weight dieting anymore and then still fail at the lap band then it's probably not the right procedure. Everyone is different and so some dump some do not. Some stop having dumping syndrome some do not so it's a gamble, the lap band was a gamble for me and I lost. I've had both procedures done so feel like I know a little bit about it. If you go to obesityhelp.com you'll see people revise to and from every type of procedure. The OP wouldn't consider a revision if the lap band had been the right choice for her. It's not easy to revise and going from lap band to DS or RNY is a big deal so it would be nice to encourage her instead of telling her right off the bat that she will fail at that also, just saying, Nancy.... -
Had consultation and depressed at the scale
Whitney W replied to Ellens531's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yea my doctor told me there are a lot more bands coming off than going on right now. He is doing a lot of revision surgeries for people. -
Sleeve -> MGB revision and a couple questions
ttnurse replied to LivingLight's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Can someone explain why or when the sleeve is no longer working ? I see on here folks get a revision from sleeve to mini gastric bypass. I got married 5 months ago and have gained 17 pounds .my goal weight was 150 .today I'm 168..thanks, teresa -
Finally I am not alone. How are you feeling ? I am hoping for the same revision. I am having reflux issues. Doing the hoops right now. Them up to insurance if they say no I can't afford the self pay.
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Ok, I have been approved for surgery with the sleeve. But here is the thing, my PCP said I should not have the sleeve but the gastric bypass. The surgeon said I could not get the sleeve because I was too big (526) and I am anemic ( I am anemic due to heavy long periods that are brought on from my obesity). I am just worried about the surgery not being the right tool for me since I have so much to lose. I do not want to have to have a revision. Then when I asked my coordinator she said "Medicaid does not do any revisions for weight loss surgery so you will have to make this work". I understand that but my nutritionist said my problem is not over eating its an absorption issue ( which I do not know exactly what it means) and highly recommends the Gastric bypass. I am just confused and I am thinking I need a second opinion. What are you guys thoughts?
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Relationships: I am not telling my extended family members about my surgery....
Sheesh replied to 5comorbids's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I agree with you, I did not tell anyone except my husband and daughter when I had the band, I think I was afraid it would not work and I would be embarrassed once again. I am going to have a revision to the gastric by-pass and I still feel that it is no-ones business. Do what you feel is right for you. That is how most of us ended up here, worrying about what others think,and taking care of them instead of ourselves. -
Insurance Won't Pay Soooo Have To Cancel Surgery
SugarTee replied to Dee-Texas's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello All!!! I just wanted to respond... I am new also, although I have been lurking around the site several months ;-o...I just finished my last NUT visit on Wednesday and the coordinator submitted my paperwork the same day and I was approved for my Revision TODAY!!!!! Dr. Clayton Frenzel is my surgeon and I am going to have my surgery on November 8th. I have BCBS FEDERAL Insurance. My advice is to stay Prayed Up and DON'T Give Up. -
Insurance Won't Pay Soooo Have To Cancel Surgery
mmc720 replied to Dee-Texas's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi. I just joined the forum so this is my first post. But I just wanted to tell you not to give up hope. My insurance turned me down on my revision and finally on the last appeal they approved it. I wanted to give up so many times but my boyfriend wouldn't let me and told me I had to keep fighting it. I'm so glad I did. It did take over a year of fighting and going through 3 appeals but I finally had my revision on October 4th. And mine wasn't done by the same doctor who did my band surgery either. He's actually no longer even in the country. I hope everything works out for you. -
Please read...travel buddies...vacations...places to travel with sleeves!
amexdisneyqueen replied to Brooke333's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I think this is a great idea! I am not sleeved yet but I am a revision from band to sleeve. I wanted to go on vacation B4 I got sleeved !! How ironic huh !!! LOL So for all of you out there who would like a VIP travel counselor who by the way "specializes" in Orlando and Walt Disney World travel packages let me know and I will be glad to show you around town !!! This is one of the things I am looking forward to .... to be able to actually "ride the rides" at WDW, Universal Studios and Seaworld. -
Post surgery follow up care
shedo82773 replied to shannybananny71's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I had my RNY July 2, 2013. My Surgeon was great for surgery but...his bedside manners left sxo much to desire. He did mine and a attempted a revision from Band to RNY. His band had eroded intyo his liver so they couldn't finish the RNY. He ended up with abcesses and the DR dropped him right in the middle of everything. He was deathly sick for 10 months, 3 of which he doesn't even remember. I had Strictures (kind of like scar tissue) so I needed him to do 4 ENDOSCOPES with 3 dialations. He called us "THE PROBLEM CHILDREN"!!! So I fired him. I went to another Bariatric Center they performed my last endo with a dialation. Haven't had any more problems. Hubby eventually went to Mexico for his WLS. They don't offer aftercare either. (BAD CHOICE) Our PCP's are doing the extra bloodwork that is needed and then I have them fax it to the new Bariatric Center so if we have a problem they catch it. I have a list odf what they need to check so I don't need to travel 5 hours unless needed, Good Luck in your journey. Keep is posted on your progress. -
Yes! I had mine done when I was 19 and now having it revised to a sleeve today!
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Anyone scheduled for sleeve with Dr. Aceves the week of Jan 18th - 22nd.
youknowit replied to Barbara278's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Barbara, I'm hoping to come down that week or the one after that... Will be getting in touch with Nina to see if that's doable. Unfortunately, my work schedule won't allow for me to come the same day as you, but if I have my way, perhaps we will cross paths. Dr. Aceves is a great person and doc, and the team is great. I had my band removed by them last March, but due to erosion complications, I was not able to revise to a sleeve at that time. Had to wait a bit, so now I'm getting ready. Are they having you on a pre-op diet or anything like that? Congrats, and here's to a great experience for you! -- :thumbup: -
Anyone 5 years or more post-op?
timmmers replied to Pink Stella's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
If you don't mind telling us, why did you revise to the sleeve? Did you have complications with the band? thanks! -
I had my revision to the sleeve on 1/6/14. I love it! Down 20 lbs already and 65 more to go! Super excited for this journey!
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Frustration over Blis rules on no revision surgeries.
gloinva replied to gloinva's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Well, Good news Blis Ok'ed me after all for the band revision surgery to sleeve today. So I won't have to sign all my rights away after all to have the surgery. Though I am still self pay the Blis coverage will still be in effect for this surgery. YAY! After all I've been through with this band I was worried to have this hanging over my head and possibly change my surgery plans. Now to just take the class I missed due to this upset and I'm on for being sleeved June 20th!!!!!!! -
Hello all! I had gastric sleeve back in 2013. The weight slowly started to creep back on. Then, due to a number of circumstances, it ALL came back. For years I was having terrible heartburn/reflux, so my insurance paid for me to have revision surgery to gastric bypass. I had the surgery 6 weeks ago (Jan 11th). I have never felt any restriction at all! At first I though it was because it was all liquids or mushy food. But for the last 2 weeks I've been eating chicken, crab meat, hamburgers (no bun), etc., and have not had anything that didn't agree with me. I can eat way more than what my list calls for, too. I only stop because I'm not hungry, or I'm tired of chewing. I'm so sad about this. I'm worried that I'm going to fail again. I know I have to be accountable to myself, but if I was good at that I wouldn't have needed surgery... I just had such high hopes that with this tool I would get it right this time.
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Well, let me first start by saying that I have no regrets at all for having WLS (I had the sleeve). I am not going to share a "normal" experience. At least in the last 16 months that I have pretty much been visiting bariatricpal, I do not consider my experience the norm. I truly believe that if you search around enough, you will see that most people have a good experience. I think some people experience somewhat expected nausea in the beginning, but that it isn't prolonged say, for several months. In my case, nausea kicked in not in the beginning, but actually a couple months post sleeve. It gradually got worse, and now, 15/16 months post sleeve, it is relentless. But I have had a lot of underlying health probs and a lot of it stems from a terrible colon resection. Nausea now, along with pain when eating and terrible acid reflux has set me back to eating only liquids or very well pureed food. This is not a normal experience. Seeing my surgeon on Friday to talk about revision to gastric bypass. If you have acid reflux and it is a problem, then the sleeve is probably not for you. The bypass would serve you better. I can't give any other info on bypass, as I haven't done much research yet. Whatever route you go, I wish you the best.
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exercise after port revision?
Maddysgram replied to newmeva's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I too had a port revision and I was told to treat it as original surgery, as far as exercise goes. What was explained to me, is it takes the 6wks for enough scar tissue to form around stitching to help hold it in place. I must say though, it was much easier than the original surgery. -
I have Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ and they got rid of the 6 month wait right when I went through the process to be submitted (dec 10). Before that time my friend had a revision from a band to sleeve and after 3 denials did get approved and didn't have to do the 6 month wait. Be sure to call because requirements change and you may not be aware. I was approved very quickly. Within a few days of submitting and approved the first time. I was very surprised. Good Luck
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Newbie - How do I choose?
TexCntryBoy replied to Shakti's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I researched it pretty heavy. I went into the the process pretty convinced that I was going to do the lap band because I wanted minimally invasive. I never seriously considered the bypass for the same reason. After research and talking to people I found out that the maintenance on the lap band is much more time consuming with all the "fills" then I found out that the lap band is slower than a sleeve. Then I began to hear horror stories about lap band failures that required a revision to a sleeve. I am now post op 3 weeks. I started at 502 two weeks before surgery. I am down 73#s already with no real pain or strain (except the clear liquid diet which got easier after 3 or 4 days).
