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December 2013 Revisions: Get in touch!
ribearty replied to nursebeccarn's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi Becca and welcome to Bariatric Pal, Congratulations on your surgery. Here is the url for the December sleever forum. http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/679-december-2013-sleevers/ and two threads http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/266150-december-sleevers/ http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/289778-december-2013-sleevers-this-is-our-month-are-yall-ready/page-17#entry3289359 I am not sure how many people in this group are revision patients. I am a band to sleeve revision in one procedure. I had my surgery on 10/25/13. -
Bypass or Sleeve?
YoColeFleet replied to pupichupi's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am RNY patient, when I began my WL journey, I walked into my surgeons office with a made up mind to have lap band, I chose lap band because I felt that I didn't have over 100 lbs to lose, but because of my co-morbidities, such as GERD, severe acid reflux, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, knee problems, borderline diabetic...all due from my weight, he suggested RNY. After I researched the difference between all of the tools, I would have ended up having revision because of GERD. I know people who had the sleeve, still suffer from GERD...but remember, research, know that everybody journey is different, that these are tools, and believe in your decision. -
Should have done this revision earlier!!
hmm33502 replied to hmm33502's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Sorry it took so long to respond!! Mine was empty for a month before surgery. The most I ever had was 4cc in a 10cc band. The hardest thing for me is the full feeling. I don't generally have it with the sleeve until it is too late and I'm over stuffed. For me, gas was much easier to deal with and recovery was much easier with the sleeve than the band. Don't worry about weight loss for the first month. Just follow the plan that your dr gave you and heal!! Loss is slower than for first time sleevers, so don't compare yourself to anyone! My quality of life has greatly improved so if I don't lose another pound, it was well worth the 15k for the revision! Good luck tomorrow! Let me know how it goes! Banded 2010 weight:327 Sleeved 12/28/16 weight:253 Currently 220.7 lbs 106 lbs down!! Heather in Texas -
Should have done this revision earlier!!
hmm33502 replied to hmm33502's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
So...just like any surgery, there are risks. Some people like to talk only about all of the positives and then there are people who spend every post trying to discourage others and talking worst case scenario. I, personally have had a wonderful experience and a significantly improved quality of life after my revision. I am actually living my life with healthier foods, less acid, waaaaaayyyy less vomiting, more energy, etc. yes, you can lose your stomach to cancer, but you can also get in your car and have an auto accident or fall off of a ladder while hanging Christmas lights. Stuff happens and you can't live life afraid that all of the bad scenarios will happen to you. You can listen to some people on this thread who EVERY POST is why you shouldn't have surgery. Or you can weigh your options and live your life!! Hang those Christmas lights, drive that car, get that revision....my life is vastly improved. There are lots of others with the same story! I can just tell about my experience, I won't tell you about my sister's teacher's cousin's ex boyfriend! I'm open for questions and excited about the rest of my life!! Banded 2010 weight:327 Sleeved 12/28/16 weight:253 Currently 220.7 lbs 106 lbs down!! Heather in Texas -
December 2013 Revisions: Get in touch!
mmesmama replied to nursebeccarn's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I was banded May 19, 2010. Revision in one procedure December 9, 2013. Surgery Weight: 306 Current Weight: 273.4 -
December 2013 Revisions: Get in touch!
imsexywhenimme replied to nursebeccarn's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi earthless, Welcome! I'm also new here, and hoping to gain lots of help, ideas and tips on this site. But, what do u mean got stalled at week 3? Don't u find it super hard to only be on such limited food/liquid?? I had revision surgery band-sleeve on 12-23-13. Which makes me 7 days post op...almost. I am starved!!! What is wrong with me?? -
December 2013 Revisions: Get in touch!
nursebeccarn posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi, I just recently joined and was hoping to find some other people who also had Band to Sleeve revision around the same time I did. I had my lap band in 2010 and had all the usual complications. On December 20th 2013 I had the band removed and the sleeve done all in the same procedure. I was hoping to find some others to keep in touch and provide each other support throughout the stages! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! -
Trying to decide bypass vs sleeve
IncredibleShrinkingMan replied to Nicki24's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
As a sleever (9 months out), I give the procedure my highest recommendation. I have lost 85% of what I want to lose, and I am confident the rest will come off. The sleeve is not just safer, but it does not force you to give up as many things forever. The main difference is carbs/sweets. While you will not want to have too much of these foods at any point in the future, the consequences of having some will not be as drastic. That said, an option for you would be to go have the sleeve, see what it does for you, and then if you are not satisfied with the progress after a year or two, you can go back and have a revision. It depends what your weaknesses are...mine weren't sweets, so the consensus was that sleeve would produce the same benefits as bypass. Your analysis may be very different. Congratulations on getting started! -
The MX prices include hospital / clinic (1-3 nights) and 1-4 nights in a hotel and the shuttles. The number of nights in each of the facilities depends on the group you are going with and what procedure you are getting (revision, VSG, Plication, Lap-band, etc.) Thus, you can spend the first 3 or so days if you like where someone else is taking care of you and you can spend the time truly relaxing and recouping. Mary
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Trying to decide bypass vs sleeve
Nicki24 replied to Nicki24's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have acid reflux sometimes like maybe once a month. But also could it be that there's less of a revision rating bc there's nothing really to revise to? Except the duo switch but I hear that has alot of complications and you basically have horrible diarrhea for the rest of your life so not many ppl want to revise to that Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App -
The revision that you are contemplating, a RNY to DS is a very complex procedure, so tread very carefully and research, research, research. I haven't been as up on the DS world as I used to be (my wife is 12+ years out on hers,) but 4-5 years ago there were only about a half dozen surgeons in North America that one would trust to do this revision, none of whom were in Mexico. A virgin DS is already a step up in complexity to an RNY or VSG, which is why there are relatively few bariatric surgeons that offer it; the revision from an RNY is another step up from there. The Mx doc with the longest DS experience that I;m aware of is Dr. Gilberto Ungston (he was the only doc doing them reliably in MX 4-5 years ago, and had been working on training others to do the DS. Whether he is tackling the RNY/DS revision, I don't know, but he would be a good place to start if you want to keep it in Mx. You need to find people who have had that specific procedure done by surgeons that you can consider. I have run into a few people who have had it done, as I have dealt with a couple of the Calif surgeons who do the procedure, and it has been very worthwhile, at least if done by the right surgeon. You can't depend on advertising or online profiles of surgeons, as many will say they do this or that procedure and then sell you on what they actually can do once they get you in their office (something like a distal RNY is sometimes offered as "DS-like" revision that doesn't work nearly as well). It gets even trickier when you are self-pay as you don't have an insurance company on your side as an enforcer - a doc saying that he is doing one procedure and billing insurance for it and then doing a different procedure is guilty of insurance fraud, and the companies take a dim view of such things. So, you need to be extra careful when you are self pay, whether in Mx or the US. Good luck in your search....
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Band to sleeve failure and revision questions
Hiraeth replied to Nowheregirl's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
That is odd that you're able to eat more now that you have a sleeve. Most people get the sleeve after the band for 2 reasons: Because the band was causing complications, or because the band wasn't working as much as they expected. A lot of people get the revision because the sleeve has a higher/quicker weight loss rate than the band. Have you talked to your doctor about this? I was going to ask if maybe what you're feeling is cravings instead of hunger pangs. But I see where you said that you're feeling nauseous by trying not to eat more than you should be, which makes me think that you're actually feeling hunger pangs. If I were you, I'd call my doctor and discuss this with them. My first assumption would be that they didn't remove as much stomach as most doctors do. I actually know of a woman whose doctor only removed 65% of her stomach, (while most doctors removed 85-90%) and she still felt hunger pangs. -
Band to sleeve failure and revision questions
Nowheregirl replied to Nowheregirl's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have spoken with the PA regarding my hunger pangs and was prescribed Zofran for the nausea. It's definitely not "head hunger" as I can feel my stomach churning when I do not eat enough to satisfy. I'm stumped, honestly. I am depressed and feel like such a failure. They tell me to "reset" and start the post surgery diet again, but I'm hungry to the point of nausea and headaches. Just wondering if any one else has experienced this. I have found some articles that mention a band after sleeve, and was curious if anyone had in fact received this revision. -
RNY gastric bypass done on December 24th, need buddies
FDclerical replied to ondo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey ondo I just had my revision sleeve to.bypass yesterday and I must say this recovery is a lot harder than I expected I also had a hiatal hernia repair and my sleeve was slightly twisted. I'm on Clear liquids until day 3. Then I'll be on full Protein liquids for two weeks. My dietitian wants us focusing on hitting protein goals of 60g and 48oz of fluids in total. The shoulder gas pain has been killer but I've been walking a ton !!! Feel free to add or message me !!!! foreverbariatric Sent from my GalaxyNote4 using the App -
How is everyone doing after revision? I have been banded for almost 14 years and revising next month. Was wondering how long before you went to work if you don't mind sharing. I am planning on taking 3 weeks off. I have a sedentary job. I also have a 3 night cruise booked for 5 weeks after. Think I will be ok? Many thanks!
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Lap Band To Gastric Bypass
LosingItForMe2011 replied to Johnnybots19's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Johnnybots...I was a lapband to RNY revision. My lapband came out 2010 and I had my RNY 7/11/2012. My lapband prolapsed and emergency surgery had to be done to take it out. I had suffered through a lapband revision 2 years after I had it put in and then the 2 years later the prolaps. I too did well with it but,after it came out I gained some back and decided I needed to stop the weight gain before I gained it all back. I've had a few infection issues with the RNY but, I don't regret having it done. Looking forward to when I feel 100% with it all. So far the weight loss is going well. I'm a slower loser but, still happy with the results. Good luck with your journey -
Lapband Gone.....RNY on Monday 3/31/15! Quick process!
marieze posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
On another forum I posted that I was banded in 2007. For me, it was a nightmare.....either too tight or too loose and my doc couldn't get a handle on it. It was taken out, port and all, in October 2014 after months of being awakened in the middle of the night with vomit forcefully coming out of my nose...... Since then, believe it or not I have gained back almost 60 pounds! I have new insurance which is Blue Shield of California. After a consult with my surgeon on a Monday a few weeks ago, I decided to revise to RNY. I asked her about the sleeve and she said she will not revise to a sleeve, ever, due to scar tissue as she believes there is a greater chance for leakage. Also, if someone has a predisposition for reflux like I did, she is especially adamant. Anyway, they submitted whatever they needed to submit to my insurance two days later on Wednesday and on Monday I was approved! I figured they must have seen my photo and said, "hell, we better get this gal in here quick", being that I'm gaining so fast, lol! I spoke with my surgeon on the Monday I was approved and she scheduled me for bypass on Monday, 3/31/15. Everything happened so fast my head is spinning! She asked me to lose 10pounds by then which I think I can do but no special diet or anything. And since I'm revising, I don't have to do the whole psychologist, nutritionist thing. I am feeling a little scared yet blessed at the same time! Marieze -
Revision in Monday!
joking188 replied to adnlyn's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I was back at work one week after surgery, because I don't do a job that required any strenuous work. I worked short days first two days back. I am back to normal completely and waiting for doc to give me permission to go back to my weightlifting soon. I had a harder time with band then with my revision ! -
4 Years Out W/ Band...now Looking At Gastric Sleeve
hrtgoeson replied to TaiDyed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You and I could be the same person. I felt the same way. My insurance wouldn't have covered the sleeve back when I got banded so I would have gotten the band no matter what because there was NO WAY I would have bypass. Despite the fact that I've only lost 6 lbs in the 2 months I've been revised I still would do it. There's a reason the band is nicknamed the 'crap-band'. I haven't thrown up once in the last 2 months and life is a LOT easier without have to worry about whether I'm going to have to pull over to throw up on my way home from dinner out. DO IT!!! I would never ever recommend the band to anyone. -
4 Years Out W/ Band...now Looking At Gastric Sleeve
TaiDyed posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello there...I am new to this forum. Back in 2008, I had the lapband procedure. Four years later and it hasn't been all that great of a success. Yes, I lost some weight, but it's been a struggle. Within the last year I began experiencing issues and am at the point where frustration has set in. I went back to my surgeon in early June and he removed all my restriction to allow some time to heal from what may be a mild slip. We discussed the possibility of removing the band and having the gastric sleeve. I have completed jumping through hoops to get all the pre-op tests done and am now waiting to hear if my insurance will cover the revision which is causing me slight anxiety. If my insurances denies me, I am resolved to making the choice of whether or not I will keep the band in place and hope for the best. Part of me feels like I should just have the band removed and let it be the end of it. BUT, having struggled with my weight ALL my life, I feel like the sleeve is something I want to at least give a chance to try. The idea of having part of me removed freaks me out. One of the big reasons why I went with the band in the first place over the gastric bypass (at the time of mysurgery, the sleeve was not an option) was the idea of it not being permanent. The hardest part has been the last few weeks w/ absolutely no restriction. It's been like letting a kid loose in a candy store and I have not been able to reign myself in. And the penalty is the scale going up and up and up. Stepping back and trying to look at myself objectively, I think I am falsely allowing myself some sort of final "hurrah" based solely on the hope of having the sleeve procedure. And I know this self sabotage behavior is not in my best interest. So then, I beat myself up some more. It's a vicious cycle that I hope to get under control. I'm working on it. and I'm very thankful to have a place to come and find the support that is so helpful. -
Negative Comments On My Surgery
CowgirlJane replied to bindi's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Well, I had a surgeon more or less tell me the same thing. The first surgeon I went to recommended the gastric bypass and felt that my odds of success with another "restrictive only" procedure were low. I couldn't get comfortable with the gastric bypass, so I switched to a surgeon who did believe that the sleeve would work for me. Lapband to Sleeve is comparing apples and oranges. The sleeve just works better. I feel like I have been very successful with the sleeve and have found it to be much much easier to live with then the lapband ever was. I was banded for 10 years, so I have some experience on this subject. However, maintenance is a whole 'nother thing and I recognize I have many challenges ahead. I am inspired by the many that have gone before me - and I know it can be done! Go in with your eyes wide open, do your research, check inside your own heart that you are ready - and then GO and don't look back! Good luck with your revision journey!! -
My consultation is in 2 days! I hope I click with this surgeon. I had a consultation with another surgeon a couple of weeks ago, but I didn't like how his office was run. It felt like a surgery mill, honestly, and left me wondering what kind of support I'd be getting after my revision surgery. When I tell a bariatric surgeon that I've been having issues with my band and that I'd already had replacement surgery once, I shouldn't be left on my own to find a radiologist that is familiar with the band in order to get an upper GI series done. About a week before that consultation, I had a severe sliming/PB episode while I was at work (I made the mistake of eating a raw carrot). It was the last straw for me. I'm having more issues with my band since then, and I'm honestly starting to think I've had another slip. I hate to say it, but I'm actually hoping I have, since it will make getting a revision approved a little easier. I'm having acid reflux (with which I only had issues when my last band had slipped), my esophagus and chest aches off and on, and my port area has been a lot more tender. I'm sick of not being able to know what I can or can't eat until I try to eat it, and then getting painfully "stuck" and suffering projectile sliming. Always having to know where the bathroom is when I go out to eat, so that I can rush there if my band has decided to be restrictive. I want to be able to eat fresh fruit and vegetables and not have to spit out the fibrous parts. I want to be able to eat at work without having to wonder if I'm going to have to run to the bathroom (really embarrassing when you work in a very small group). I'm just so tired of this.
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Nana I've only lost 20 but my port flipped the week after surgery and didn't have the revision until december. So you're not in last place I must say that I have found my stride the past month though and the weight is finally coming off.
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Hi Candle, Losing weight is hard and you absolutely deserve to claim every pound you have lost by any method. This is they way I would do it, but feel free to re-post if you don't feel this is appropriate: If you and everyone else agrees, I think we should use our absolute highest weight and weight on day of surgery as our benchmarks. Name: Frangipani Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs Total weight loss: 87 lbs Name: Candle Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs Total weight loss: 111 lbs Also, I realized that my total was off by one pound in my initial posting, so I have revised it. Crazy Ates March Exercise Challenge 4/30 Exercise Sessions (3 Cardio, 0 Core Strength & flexibility, 1 Weight training) Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico
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Undecided, which Dr. do you recommend and why?
NotSoLittleMermaid replied to Motherof3's topic in Gastric Plication Surgery Forum
See http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/9758-my-great-gps-experience-with-dr-watkins/page__pid__102803#entry102803 and also search for Dr. Watkins he so talented and has great followup. Also has done a lot of revision surgeries for people with previous problem surgeries.
