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I have finally logged on again... I've run into problems with the band and will be getting a revision to a VSG. So, I'm checkin in here now to see how other band to VSG revisions have gone. good luck with whatever route you go! -
Hi SWBgal,
I have a question for you. Why did you have band revision or replacement. I am 15 months out and I just started some issue on my left side under my ribs. I told my dr the band has come "unclipped". he said no way. I will go for an ultrasound on Tuesday. Just wondering what issues started your path to the replacement?
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I am now a revision to an rny from the lapband. I've already lost more than I ever did in the two years 3 months and 24 days with my lapband. Never found that illusive green zone. Never found that restriction, without it slipping. So I'm glad to have it gone. Only here to let my fellow September samurai know how I'm doing.
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Hi, i got banded 6-25-08, i have had to revise my band twice because i got sick with a cold and sinus and threw up alot, since then i have had no other problems this band saved my life, i weighed 582lbs at time of banding, got down to 420 lbs, things have leveled off but no longer diabetic, a1c is 5.9, I have gained some back but thats my fault, good luck it was worth it to me
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@Swiss Miss--I am doing good after port revision. I got a new surgeon who decided to reposition the port, so I now I have no more painful fills:)
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Hey there LL, I hope you are doing well. How have things been since your revision? I am not sure if I have let you know that I had the entire band replaced the end of July. I am doing much better now. I am down 60 pounds and I am at 7 months since the first surgery.
I hope to hear from you!
Cheryl
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Hi! I have been reading your posts regarding switching to RNY, I think from you being in Amsterdam you probably see Dr.Singh. I'm having some band issues as well, I had a revision surgery (my initial surgery was in 04) in 06 and I have awful reflux at night and have had pneumonia twice. I'm nervous about Dr.Singh wanting to take the band out and also nervous about potentially switching to RNY, what has your journey been like?
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PS, not sure if you seen my post in the get better thread... but Congrats on your revision!
I wanna be sleeved when I grow up.
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Howdy everyone! I am six weeks post op revision to RNY and today is my first day back at work. Everything is going fantastical.
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Hello Everyone, I am a former lap bander who received the sleeve revision almost a year ago. I managed to lose 120lbs with the lapband and was highly disappointed to find that I had to have it removed due to erosion. We went with the gastric sleeve because it was supposed to #1 help me lose the last 25-30 lbs #2 enable me to maintain. Well low and behold I lost 30 lbs the first couple of months. My problem is that I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism which made me lose even more weight initially but now that the medication I am on has started to calm down my thyroid, I have gained 35 lbs in the last 2 months and I am at a loss on what to do. I work out 5 days a week and still it will not come off. If anyone has suggestions I would greatly appreciate them.
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3 more working days until my revision from sleeve to bypass. Wow... that's so crazy!
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Hello today is the big day . I am getting a revision from the lap band to the sleeve , I go in at 9:30 am . I had the band put in twice the first time I contracted h pilorie or what ever it was which caused a lot of vomiting and acid . Which Inturn caused the band to bend the stomach. So they took it out but before they did I lost a 100 pounds I was 430 when I had the band drop to 330 . Then they put it in again but just maintained it . But then I started having problems , they now are saying it is bending the stomach and some of the fluid is missing .so now today I will get the sleeve I gained 20 pounds unfortunately .so I am up to 350 ..looking forward for the new lifestyle and hopefully no more constant hunger pains that never seem to get satisfied
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I was banded on 2~11~08. You won't see this posted anywhere else but I was revised to the VSG on 9~15~10. I am now on my way to goal!!! :-) I started at 330+ Lbs and my Ultimate Goal is 154 Lbs. which will put me at the high of my BMI scale. I work out a lot and do my best to eat healthy. I'm not perfect by any means, but I'm me!! ;-) - so that makes up for it. I haven't taken a lot of pics in awhile since I've been at the same weight for over a year now. But, I will start back up from here and be sure to start taking more... I find this a huge motivator to keep losing! I am now committing to finishing this thing out. I won't indulge in any arguments on which surgeries are better than others. For that is a very personal thing to each individual, and so far my Sleeve has been working for me far beyond my expectations. No one surgery is better than any other, unless you are the one with it and it takes YOU to your goals and freedom from Obesity. Welcome to my finish line! :)
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Excited to see how much I have loss since my revision on the 22nd. Tommorow is my 2 week post op appointment!
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My port revision is on Thursday! I am very happy True Results are fixing it at their costs!
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I never thought I would say this...but I am thankful that I had a Nissin Fundoplication. If I had not had that surgery in 2000, I would be still looking at getting the lapband. After all I have seen from people getting band to sleeve revisions, I'm glad I'm going straight to the sleeve. I've even converted my wife to the sleeve...can you believe that the doctor won't even give me a twofer discount...
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I think I will revise my goal and try to hit 299 by my birthday in April. Here's to hoping!
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Hello everyone! I'm still preop but spend a lot of time on this side of the site too. First off, congratulations to all of you and may God continue to bless you all in this exciting journey. I'm a revision band to bypass in October. Just curious if anyone was at 230 for their surgery weight and how much you lost in the first 6 to 8 weeks. Only asking because I have a couple of events to go to in November and beginning of December and I'm curious as to where I might be weight wise. Now I know we a all lose at different rates, but I'm just really looking to get an idea. Thanks!
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i am between a hard place and a whole mountain
terrydumont46 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Most of you know me. you know that I had bad medical care when I complained to both my surgeon and pcp. they used medications to correct reflux and pain instead of upper gi with barium. so I ended up with a messed up esophagus. I cannot or lets say the doctor will no longer do fills. I have 5 cc in a 14 cc band. I need to diet. as you all know diet doesn't work when your tool isn't helping in the lest. but I can do a bit more to start the wt. loss again. my only option is a revision. if I go that route I will do a ds. it is easy on the esophagus and that's what I need. I got down to 215 when I couldn't eat due to the reflux and pb'ing. I have gained 15lbs when the band was completely empty and have maintained that for months. I just want ppl to listen to their bodies. It isn't normal to have reflux. It isn't normal to have pain. It isn't normal to have your chest pulse so you can see it. doubleing up on medications will not solve the problem. Please when you are having problems insist on a barium swallow. don't fret if you have your band unfilled. at least my band is still there and I have managed to have a slip corrected and most of my esophagus problems corrected. I am going to have next month a full upper gi and lower gi to get a good picture of everything. I would rather keep my band than do a revision. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOUR BAND IS TELLING YOU. That is my message.- 1 reply
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tinkerbell1959 replied to tinkerbell1959's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was approved for my revision !!! Will be calling the doctors office on monday -
Anyone from Kentucky have revision surgery? I'm at the beginning of the revision from band to sleeve journey. Just curious if anyone else out there has went through it too? Anyone have revision surgery with Dr Weiss? If so what was the process like for you?
