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Weight regain and outcome after revision
MarkieZ replied to WendiM1971's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I read it and appreciate it. You might save someone's life, too. I am doing so well, as you, so how easy could it happen to anyone of us, this year or five years from now. The lesson=Growing pain in stomach=see surgeon immediately! Gratz on being your own advocate and getting them to fix you! I hope the revision works. -
Hi this is my first time posting in a while ,wanted some opinion had my gastric sleeve on 7-24-17 sw was 289 lowest weight i got to 224 cw 230 i have pcos i did everything by the book . sometimes i fell of the wagon but got back on it .gained 6 pounds because i was on fertility meds but im here working on loosing them back ,will i qualify for a revision to my sleeve. I felt like a failure with my surgery while other people were eating more unhealthy then i was . I know everone is different but i feel like deserved better
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How long are you planning to take off from work?
jennagetssleeved replied to reachbree's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you already had your band removed, or are they doing the removal and revision at the same time? I am having my band removed and sleeve revision in one surgery (that's the plan anyway!) Aiming for the end of July! Good luck!! Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App I had my band removed in 2013! I had a terrible slip and was very very sick! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Bypass to sleeve revision
Tomo replied to Ktomakin's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have never heard of that. Interesting. I have heard of endoscopic revisions (no cuts) for the gastric bypass that take less than an hour that are successful. Best of luck and keep us posted. -
Bypass to sleeve revision
RickM replied to Ktomakin's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
It is unusual, and I would question how successful it would be for additional weight loss purposes for the same reason that I am skeptical about revisions in the other direction - VSG to RNY for weight loss. Metabolically, they are too similar to provide a major difference over the long term; short term one can expect some loss, typically 20 lb +/- some from the restrictive dieting required around surgery time (though a few outliers do report good results.) More common are RNY revisions to either tighten the stoma or resize the pouch, either directly or via a lapband, None of those procedures have a great record, either. The best results that I have seen with any consistency is to revise to a DS (duodenal switch) but that is a very complex surgery that few surgeons are qualified to do (though doing the DS from a VSG is quite straightforward for a qualified DS surgeon.) -
anyone with a march date?
rensterness replied to nesser's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
What kind of complication did you have? (If you don't mind me asking). Because I lost so much weight so rapidly I got the 0.02 % of getting my insides twisted, literally twisted and kinked. :/ Keeping a positive attitude though and I have NO REGRETS what so ever! Best decision I ever made! Granted I wasn't expect to have the surgery and give month post op needs to go in for revision, the journey was well worth it. Wishing everyone the best of luck and quick recoveries!! -
I'm the 11th too! I'm having a band to sleeve revision. I'm overwhelmed too. I've been making a list on essentials we will need and buying them here and there. Also I'm kind if addicted to this site and it's really helping me be better mentally prepared. Hooray for us March patients!
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anyone with a march date?
rensterness replied to nesser's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I am five months post op from the sleeve and down over 100 pounds since day of surgery. Due to complications with my new pouch, I am going in for revision surgery to partial bypass on Tuesday March 18th. So I guess I'm an October and a March surgery -
Band Gone A Year 1/2 Ago..Sleeve on the way. Anyone Else?
Evil Ziggy replied to ebonymc's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So update on the whole process: After speaking with the Doctor and her Medical assistants we decided to go ahead and submit the claim (they never had to deal with submitting paperwork for a revision; only brand new patients). According to my Ins. for revisions a claim only needs the documentation showing that the band malfunctioned and not because of the patient. So we went ahead and did that with out submitting all the goodies that is normally required like 8 week weight loss and 5 year history and psych eval and they DENIED IT! Which believe it or not is GOOD news because they came back and said they are not requiring the 5 year morbid obesity requirement because of the documentation for the emergency removal. Of course my doctor did have to go to bat for me. She had to have a peer-to-peer review to justify the medical necessity. Got the call from my doc yesterday stating all I need now to get my claim approved is 8 week commercially recognized weight lost program and pysch eval. I'm kinda stoked about it and in shock that I can forgo the 5 year proof. Just need to keep my fingers crossed and good vibes until I get the surgery. Side note: Determination and persistence pays off. This was really uncharted waters for my doctors office. Be proactive and call the ins company, get the medical coverage guidelines, basically do their job along side them. Something could go missed. In my case the girls at the office had the wrong medical coverage guideline. That made the difference in the type of surgery I was covered for. Do your homework and also follow up with the insurance company after a pre cert or claim is filed. -
wow that's the same as me! Same weight going in and everything. Except with my revision, and hernia repair, I also got my gallbladder removed. I was so ready for that band to come out.
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I lost band and had revision April 19th, feel great! Good luck Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App
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My surgery is in 13 days... I am also freaking out, had my pre op blood work and EKG today and have my surgery clearance spot with my internal med doc on Tuesday... Then pre op with surgeon on 9th. Time seems to be going fast... I am noticing I am having somewhat difficult time mentally on this liquid diet, it's sad how much food is has a hold of me... All the cravings are kicking in just because i can't have it at the moment and I know it's just my head... Trying to really pay attention to it and change my way of seeing food and and keep staying busy. I told someone today about my surgery and they asked me if I am excited... I feel like I can't get excited because I know it will be tough and since I am revision from lap band I am scared I won't lose my extra weight... Wow....guess i needed to let things out here lol
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Hi all, I'm scheduled for May 13 ( hope I can still join the group since I am revision from band to bypass) I am supposed to start 2 weeks liquid diet on 28th (my dr requires it for all patients)... Not looking forward to it.
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
Blossom2369 replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi! My name is Tiffany. I am a 50 year old mom of 3 adult kids. I had the lap band from 2005-2012. Never lost weight. Followed the program to the letter. My doc used to guilt me and tell me I was his only “failure”. He didn’t even offer me the choice of revision when I had the band removed. Unfortunately I’ve been misinformed for the past 7 years. People told me I couldn’t have another bariatric surgery after failing one. My PCP moved and I mentioned it to my new doc and she told me I could indeed have another bariatric surgery. I’m an oncology RN that has been disabled since 2012. All of my visits are done, I’m waiting for the surgeons office to call with a date, but he thinks the end of June. Not, by the way the same surgeon!! -
June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
JamesL73 replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello ladies and the one other guy, I don't think is even still with us....I haven't checked in in a bit. Just wanted to stop by and say all is well, feeling great.....or I was until today. I finally went and got a Black Card membership at PF and went today. Managed 3 miles on the treadmill, walking mostly but I was able to do a couple of intermittent jogs. Did some leg presses and then some ab killers....5 sets of 30 Russian Twists with a 10 lb medicine ball. My abs were on FIRE and I thought that would be the one I would regret but as it turns out, the leg presses were a bit too much, I can barely walk now and almost fell on my face a little while ago trying to go down the stairs. My legs are like jello. LMAO As much as I am hurting, I still feel awesome that I went and was able to do as well as I did. Other victories....Before surgery I was in a tight 46' jeans, I can now get into 40s but they're a bit tight so I'll stay in the loose 42s another week or so. Guy at the gym gave me a 3xl that I asked for but then he threw me a Large and said there's an extra one for you to set yourself a goal. Hell yeah!! Started on soft foods yesterday. I can tell it's going to be hard to get in the protein goals with just food so I guess i will keep some shakes handy. It wasn't so bad with the sleeve but with this revision, a spoonful of food fills me up. It's crazy. I make a bowl of scrambled eggs, mix in some unjury unflavored protein and just eat a bite every 10-15 minutes. Hope everyone is doing well. Best Wishes. -
June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
Lifeafter40 replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am finished with my full liquid diet. Today I start my clear liquid diet however my clear liquid diet consists of jello, sugar free popsicles, crystal light, water, clear liquid protein shakes(I don’t have), decaffeinated sugar free coffee and tea. I have to be at the hospital at 5:15am and I am determined that this tool will help me to reach my goal weight. I am getting a revision from sleeve to bypass. I have craved every food in the world even the food that I will never eat. I didn’t have anything outside of my diet because with needing knee replacement in both knees I can’t play with getting this weight off and keeping it off. -
Vsg to Rny w/ a December surgery date. Liquid diet for the holidays!
4mylife101 replied to Khalilahluv's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Good Luck, my revision to bypass is on Friday 12/23 ......I'm so excited. I have to do 3 protein shakes a day, I do 2 ready made and make my own shake for lunch in my Ninja blender. Add Better than Bullion to my broths for better taste and I like Sugar free chocolate Ice pops. Since I do not like water I'm adding Cold Enhancers to my 64oz jug which are pretty good and I drink Zero Cherry flavored Gatorade and Propel water......I'm 195 today and Goal weight is 145lbs. -
September 2023 Surgery buddies
Mgoos1 replied to Breaking notsobad's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm having a revision from sleeve to bypass August 28th due to severe reflux. -
September 2023 Surgery buddies
Keona1323 replied to Breaking notsobad's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Revision to mini bypass sept 5! Bye bye GERD!!!! -
Good thing you are in Georgia instead of Fall River Mass. That would bring us a whole new set of problems Hope your insides smooth down and recover, then if you want to revise, your body will be healed enough to let you..
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a806514: My original Dr. was Dr. R. Williams (Columbus, Ga. but was suspended and then relocated......LONG story!). My Dr. now is S. Steinberg in Decatur, Ga. The plan was for a revision. What worries me is that there was no mention in my denial paperwork about the problems I am having. I have not talked to my Dr. yet but I am hoping we can fight it. Thanks for the reply and encouragement. I will keep you posted!
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I'm completely intolerant of all the Protein shakes out there... and I tried many. Still thinking about the sleeve, but my pre-op diet before my band had to be protein drink-free. Yes, you can shrink your liver quite well without those shakes. I had to stick to fish, chicken and veg for a month with very very very little sugar or carbs. I wasn't even allowed fruit because of the sugar. I had a complete physical about a week before my band went in and my GP did the dip stick test and it showed I was way into the ketotic state so the all food method does work. I also lost 30lbs in 31 days. On the down side, my hair started falling out in handfuls during my second week of the diet, but I think that would have happened even if I had gone the Protein Drink route. If I have a revision I am really not looking forward into do all of it again, but you gotta do what you gotta do.
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Portion control tools
brandibandtosleeve2012 replied to brandibandtosleeve2012's topic in Food and Nutrition
Thank you for your replies and great ideas. I'm revising from band to sleeve in January and look forward to trying these ideas. -
Yes I got insurance approval Humana. March 19th is my go date. Revision from lapband to gastric bypass. Guys look I am 66. If I can do this anybody can do this.
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Only regret was when I woke up and was in pain I was like ohhh myyy gosh what did I do?! Lol but that lasted for like 5 min (same reaction when I had the lapband)...it will prob happen to most lol just cause your thinking holy crap will I really be able to eat again??? What if something went wrong and I don't know it yet lol But overall I have no complaints at all! I'm 35 pounds away from my goal! And with time, ur stomach stretches out a lil bit so u can actually eat more...right now I'm 8 months post op and I loveeeeeeeeeeee where I'm at! I feel soo normal it's not even funny, there is nothing I cannot eat! Plus I still feel full after a good sized portion....my revision from the band to the sleeve is the best thing that I did for myself
