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Sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. I've read too many times about people's bands giving them trouble. It makes me wonder why it's still a WLS option. :lol0: Anyway, I had a hietal hernia that I didn't even know about that Dr. Aceves repaired while doing my VSG (free of charge :lol0:). It would be good if you could have yours repaired at the same time of your revision. Good luck!
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Is there anyone who has had to have a revision to an arm lift. I had one last year and while it is significantly better, it's still bad. The dr. said he can do it again but that the skin is so stretched that while it will be better it won't be perfect. He said the scar tissue shouldn't be an issue. I always heard working around scar tissue is difficult. Before and After pictures - thoughts? Would you do it again? (he said he would do it for free if I had lipo on the thighs which I had been thinking about) (see other post on flabby thighs)
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Arm Lift Revision
Threetimesacharm replied to shellbell125's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I personally have had an arm lift in January 2013 and had great results. I have had other plastic surgery where I feel like you that they did not remove enough skin in the first place. Having consulted with another PS he did say that with bariatric patients you really have to be aggressive when removing the skin. It looks like your PS was not aggressive enough. If you can go to someone else I would, otherwise definitely I would go for a revision. -
How Did You Set Your Goal Weight?
delta_girl replied to Raven21's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 5'3" and I looked at several healthy weight and BMI charts. I started off at 216 and my first goal weight that I considered was 135 lbs, then I revised it to 115 lbs, which puts me in a mid range for healthy weight for my height. I really have no idea what that will look like on me. I have seen other people here who are also short have goal weights of 170 lbs, 150 lbs, etc. One of the goals I have along with weight loss and health is that I really, really, really want to run and I know that the less stress on my joints the easier that is going to be for me at my age of 44. I didn't ask the doctor, nutritionist or nurse what they thought my weight should be. -
How did you decide what WLS to have?
makemyownluck replied to GirlOnFire's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Who on here is considering lapband? lol - not true from what I've seen!! I chose sleeve over band because I didn't want to bother with fills, I didn't want a foreign object in my body, it has higher long-term complication rates and from what I've seen on this forum, many people are dissatisfied with their weight loss from the band and get a revision to the sleeve. I chose sleeve over RNY because RNY makes you sick. It makes you sick if you want to enjoy something you 'shouldn't'. It makes you sick because your body can't absorb Vitamins and minerals the same way and you suffer nutritional deficits that can be life long. And I didn't want my intestines cut up. With RNY, your stomach is still there, meaning it might NOT take your hunger away and it has a chance of stretching your pouch so that you gain weight - but still have to deal with the nutritional deficits because you can eat as much as before, but your body isn't getting the nutrients it needs from your food. It's harder to find a balance with that surgery. I chose sleeve for ME because it offers what I need: portion control! I'm 3 wks post op and I feel like I eat like I did before, as far as the size of bites. I drink the same as well, I haven't had any nausea, vomiting, food intolerance... in short, my recovery has been great. The sleeve, IMO, offers a more 'normal' post op life. Once I'm done with my stages, i can eat pretty much whatever I want, just a LOT less of it. Of course, I've made changes to what I'll eat. I'll make healthy choices more often than not, but if I want to have cake on my birthday, it won't make me violently ill (like with RNY). Plus, I wanted a permanent tool. I don't see the point (for me) in getting a band because I think the big selling point with the band is that it's "reversible", meaning you can have another uncomfortable surgery to remove the band, when I need something that will help me for the rest of my life. So between the band or the permanent surgeries, I chose something permanent. And, for me, the pros/cons of VSG vs. RNY are clearly in favor of VSG. Everyone is different and has different opinions, obviously. It's smart to check out all your options before committing to anything. Good luck! -
Aww sleeve! It's tough without any help from anything. This will probably be one of the toughest things you will ever do, but the rewards will make it worth it and then some. Luckily I kinda have a head start, as I'm doing a band to sleeve revision. This is my second go-around so I know what to expect and thus makes the ride a little easier. Just remember, that this diet is meant to shrink that liver... you don't want to risk anything. Hang in there, and so far I think you are doing great. :sad0: <3
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My names Tina and I live in Tulsa too. Dr Varnell is my Dr. I'm having a band revision to RNY. In exactly TWO WEEKS!!! Freak out time. I'm having mine done at the Surgery Center Tho his other office.
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Bummed and angry
Titaniumsleeved2014 replied to OctoberRust127's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hello, everyone it's been about a month since I last posted when I missed my appointment for to meet with my new surgeon to consult about a revision from the sleeve to the bypass. I have a hiatal hernia, a severe case of GERDS which causes me to vomiting a lot and deal with a painful burning sensation. I'm 16 months out from surgery and my weight loss has been an epic fail. My current surgeon said that the issues I'm having INSIGNIFICANT to him and that he recommends that I have the Gastric Bypass. So I have an appointment with a new surgeon that is 4 hours away from where I stay because he's the only surgeon that accepts my insurance outside of my current surgeon. And I have a feeling that I am going to miss this appointment as well and giving my current situation, I'm pretty sure I won't make another attempt to get help. I'm completely discouraged and disgusted and regret my choice to have the gastric sleeve since I'm still obese, my type 2 diabetes is still out of control, my blood pressure is always high. Now I'm worst off than when I started my weight loss journey..... But good luck with your surgery... -
How Did You Come To Your Decision?
missmeow replied to ShouldBlittler's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't made up my mind yet. I have been losing slowly and haven't been super active/motivated on it but it has been coming off. I am inbetween potential long-term risks of the surgery vs. potentially short-term benefits (i.e. potentially being thin for a short term period at the long term risk of vitamin deficiencies). Now, before someone jumps in, the 6 year data is showing 70% EWL at year 2 and as low as 50% EWL at year 6. 50% is still 50lbs for a 100lbs need, so not bad, but is that worth it, especially if I can get to that point on my own? That's where I start flip-flopping. My real desire is for a larger sleeve (like 2 cups or 70% of stomach) with the potential for revision. I just feel that would stave off a lot of issues but the surgeons seem fixated on less and less stomach. I don't want to end up with no stomach or RNY if something does go wrong 20 years from now. Vertical banded gastroplasty was the sleeve of the 70s/80s and a lot of those ended up reversed with people having serious health issues. I don't want to end up in that category with nowhere else to go. Sorry to be a downer, but these are my real thoughts. -
Barret's and the sleeve
Brian88ss replied to Miranda2.0's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
If you have your heart set on the sleeve and your surgeon will do a sleeve with your diagnosis of Barret's you must also see if your insurance would allow for a sleeve to bypass revision in case reflux gets to bad. Most insurances will only cover 1 procedure per lifetime check the fine print. My surgeon wouldn't do a sleeve on me because of my diagnosis of Barret's so I had the bypass on the 15th of June. Hope this helps. Best of Luck. -
Prayer! If you do not believe in prayer, do not click on this post..
Midwest Girl replied to The Preacher's topic in The Lounge
Hi the preacher, please put me on your prayer list for my band to bypass revision on September 18. I’m embarrassed to say that I’m really scared. People ask me why I’m afraid if I believe God is with me and I can’t answer that. I know God loves me and has a plan for my life but does that mean nothing can go wrong? What am I missing? -
I've Got Questions, You've Got Answers
NaNa replied to HotButterFly's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Honestly...my answer for anyone that is willing to keep a too tight band, is make sure you are always in close proximity to your surgeons office, good insurance and money IF needed for emergency surgery or band replacement. If you can eat steak, and can keep it down, you may not be too tight, I'd give it a few days, but again, most people who THINK they are too tight probably are. Also, it takes time to get used to a very tight band, you may want to take tiny bites, and only eat moist food for a while to determine how tight your band really is. Sometimes it's a fine line between Red and Green zones, the warning signs to look for is chest and throat discomfort, frequent vomiting and reflux regardless of how small your bites are and reflux at night regardless of how close to bedtime you eat. My band is 'tight' green zone, I can eat all solids --but I have to be careful, and I can't eat no more than a few ounces per meal and I don't have to get up a slime and vomit at every meal. I went to Red Lobster yesterday for lunch and ate fish, green Beans and a few potatoes....I did not finish my fish, beans or potatoes and when home with take out box...before I ate I drank some hot tea to allow me to eat a very tiny meal -- to ME, this is what restriction is supposed to be without slimming and vomiting at every meal AND able to still lose and maintain my weight. I've had many friends over the years never could eat solids because they maintained their bands too tight, they got skinny and ALL have lost their bands and revised to the Sleeve at this point, I never question how tight they keep their bands because it was THEIR business. Remember there is no advantage for being too tight. This is one of those questions based on how tight someone is willing to keep their bands, everyone keeps their bands at different levels so you may get "varied" opinions on this boards.... I've been at ALL levels and I know what the consequences are long term.... -
My dr told me that if the insurance approved it in the first place, they should cover anything pertaiing to it. I had to have a revision and they paid for it.
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CIGNA ins...help....what does this mean?
LSF replied to peacheeie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have Cigna - because you have a medical complication - I don't believe they need anything else. Because I'm looking to have the revision due to band failure (not to mention it' causing me acid reflux) - I have to start from scratch - 90 days and meet with nutritionist, psychiatrist etc..I'm pissed because me insurance plan is changing with Cigna after the new year where right now they will cover 90% and after 1/1 it's only 80% and I won't hit my 90 days until 1/1/15. -
I am having the same anxiety about revision. My son is only 4 months old and I am terrified something will happen and he won't have me, I won't get to see him grow up, etc. It's really giving me second thoughts on a daily basis. I keep trying to tell myself that I need to have this surgery, there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Nothing so far in my entire obese life has worked for me and my quality of life sucks. I want to be able to run and play with him and not be tired and aching all the time. I have had to do 6 months of insurance crap again this time around because my insurance wouldn't pay or revision to sleeve fo port pain and no one had documented the trouble swallowing and vomiting. The psychiatrist just ok'd me for surgery which means I have 2 more appts with my family doctor and I'm set to go. Shouldn't I be more excited? I am scared of failure this time around. The sleeve didn't work for me and wasn't helpful, what makes me think this surgery will be?
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What about a revision? To say gastric bypass?
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Sleeve to Bypass for weight loss?
JEANMR1 replied to Christina760's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I would really love some success stories as well. Had sleeve 8 years ago. Went from 260 down to 166. After about a year started gaining it right back and with this crazy year I'm back to 250. I'm going for a sleeve to bypass revision but the doctor said the results typically aren't as good. I'm having trouble finding much on the internet specific to that. Thanks Jean -
I'm not having a revision, but my sleeve surgery is that same day and I'm also terrified of complications. Feel free to reach out to me if you need support or want to check in or just want a long distance surgery buddy? I hope everything goes well for you.
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Does VSG typically increase heartburn
bewell replied to krissyleigh's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm a band to sleeve revision. I did not have acid reflux before the sleeve. Now I do have it with vengeance. I took omeprazole for 15 months which took care of the reflux but my regular doc took me off it becuz of the bad longterm side effect (dementia, and liver problems) . Then came the acid reflux. Now I take Famotidine 20mg Tablets twice a day. It helps but still take TUMS about 5 times a day. The upside is I don't eat as much because as soon as I eat sometihng the acid starts up and I'm lose all hunger. -
Lapband to gastric bypass surgery
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to manseau0918's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey. I think most of us here are Lap Banders. But you may want to check out this link, it may be really helpful to you. Best wishes http://www.rnytalk.com/forum/24-band-to-gastric-bypass-revisions/ -
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having trouble breaking 400 calories
California Guy replied to joleza's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
No, I wasn't hungry at all. I had my sleeve done 7 years ago. Just did the revision to modified DS this year. The liquid diet reset my stomach and I was surprised to feel full with such small portions. -
Hey Linda! Welcome to VST ...it's a great group of people here..most in the U.S. so they're celebrating Thanksgiving Day today....i'm sure there will be MANY postings tomorrow (if they aren't all out shopping!). I currently have the lapband and it's not agreeing with me at all. December 14th I'm having it removed and having VSG revision. I'm self pay so it's been a tough decision and lots of number crunching. I don't have insurance so no waiting on lists to have someone else tell me if I could or couldn't do it. It's my body, my decision. Welcome to the site! Tracy
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I'm having the lapband removed and revising to the gastric bypass. I should've done that surgery to begin with. Hoping to either get it done at the end of May of beginning of June. My insurance before sent me to Journey Clinic in Moore which is in Norman now. I'm sticking with them because my surgeon did really great the first time.
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I'll be joining you this summer. I'll be a revise from the lapband. I live in Broken Arrow. Nice to see another Oklahoman on here.
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Does VSG typically increase heartburn
stacyrg2 replied to krissyleigh's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgeon has significant experience and specializes in not only Bariatric surgery but reflux surgery as well. I had zero complications after either surgery. I fact I recovered significantly faster from my conversion to RNY than from my VSG. Yes my insurance paid for it. Which, frankly, was a shock to me. My surgeon does a significant number of revision surgeries and gets referrals from other doctors in the LA area. Reflux is the worst and I'm grateful every day that it's gone. If you have any other questions feel free to contact me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
