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Hey all- I just had my revision to Gastric Sleeve on Tuesday and am on all clear liquids. I can go to full liquids next week for 2 weeks then I'll be on Pureeds. I was just wondering in order to prepare do you guys have any good suggestions for soft foods or Pureeds? Thanks a bunch!
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Hi Bright - I suspect that most of the "hardness" you are feeling is actually tissue swelling, in addition to the port - having just had my port revision surgery a week ago Saturday, I still have more "hardness" than what would actually be my port. Also, it shouldn't be "floating" around inside you - it should be sutured to the fascia of the muscle. Your skin will move around above the port, which can give the impression that the port itself is moving, but in reality the port is in a fixed place. Let us know what the doc says - maybe you're feeling some of the port tubing as well? But I think it's more likely swelling of some sort. So good to see you back on the boards!!!
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EXTREME Right Side Pain!!!
babbs3772 replied to LuvMySteelers's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am sorry to hear about your pain and possible gallstones. I understand your pain however, I had to have a port revision November 19th for pain that sounded just like that for months. I couldn't get comfortable no matter what I did and I just fidgeted constantly trying to find a better way to sit, stand or sleep. I wish you luck and I hope they can get this resolved for you so you can feel great :tongue2: Barbie -
Hi Everyone, Def wanted to post a link to my blog on this forum, because I just finished a post dedicated to my complications. I think it'll be helpful/insightful or atleast reassuring to anyone else experiencing complications. http://thebandit1.blogspot.com/ Cortney P.S. If you have a twitter follow me @ Thebandit12 or your own blog messg me & I will add you to my blogroll Commentary & post suggestions are always welcomed
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So I was revised 5/27. I’m feeling great... went to bed and awoke with a horrendous bruise on the left side of my belly button ... incision site. Didn’t have a bruise when I went to bed. It’s hard large and painful. Feels like a baseball underneath. All the others are greenish as it’s been over a week. I called the emergency service for my surgeon and his associate called me back. Just said if no fever it’ll be okay. ER if I want but with COVID unsure I wanna go but I had surgery and everything was impeccably clean. Maybe CITYMD. maybe it needs to be drained? 👩🏼⚕️
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Starting the process, looking for information
anonbaribabe replied to mommamiller's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm getting the sleeve!I had my first nutrition/exercise class yesterday and someone asked how often their patients regret having WLS and they told us that this virtually never happens. They also said that a majority of their patients who have revisions do so out of medical necessity (such as having severe acid reflux), but not due to lack of weight loss. -
Congrats - your surgery day is the day I go back for my second Upper GI to see if my band has to come out (then I'll revise to a sleeve). Good luck!!
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Anyone have Cigna and had a revision from band to sleeve approved?
mscandy4you posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone have Cigna and got covered for a revision from band to sleeve, even though my plan states weight loss surgery is only covered once per lifetime, but on the Internet it states cigna does cover revisions for certain reasons. Anyone else have a similar issue? I would really love some feed back on this. Thanks -
Yes, I know people who've had bands 7 to 10 years who are doing fine, but those people are few and far between. The band has been done for a long time in Australia now, but the modern adjustable version of it really didnt get popular until four or five years ago, even though it was available easily enough. But the advice given to me is that the materials the band is made of are designed to last a lifetime, but its highly unlikely that the band actually will. Then most likely scenario is that the balloon will fail at some point and begin to leak. The band was the option that I had so I dont let that worry me. If I have to have another surgery down the track to maintain my weight loss then I'm not really phased, but I must say our medical system is such that if I need a revision, I get it, no questions asked, no money to be paid. I find it quite humerous to read the comments of a lot of the band's critics, saying that they wouldnt choose a surgery with such a high risk of repeat surgery, only to notice they've got a list of cosmetic surgeries as long as your arm in their signatures. Put in those terms - if you're expecting breastwork, a tummy tuck etc, why on earth would you worry about a short op to replace a band?
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Surgery is scheduled for 12/8 - Yea!
babe58 replied to MrsSugarbabe's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgery date is Dec 8th also. I'm having revision. -
February 2021 Revision to Gastric Support Griuo
aug62012 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have started a private group on Facebook for all of us February revisions to connect and support each other. Message me and I will add you. -
Revision to RNY from Lap Band: Starting over
DMoon replied to innwtitdtity's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had lap band surgery 3/2/10 and did well with it. Lost about 80 pounds and from that point on was unable to get additional fills because of acid reflux. I had RNY on 11/11/14 and I am really happy with it so far. No problem with the surgery and the recovery, was a bit longer than the lap band, but then I am four years older. I agree with you, I am getting to old and need to lose the remaining weight and keep it off. Having had the lap band, we know most of the diet rules except now we have to watch our sugar intake. If feel that made the RNY surgery a bit easier, I already knew the ropes so to speak. Best of luck with your revision! -
Revised December 2014 I have lost 20 lbs and not stall for 2 months Could pain meds cause this? I had a a car accident and have had to take them. I have had my thyroid checked everything is OK the Lap Band was a failure and now I feel like I've spent all this money and it's been a failure as well someone please help me understand this
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Slower To No Weight Loss :(
samsmom replied to rizabonita's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Janet53, please try to keep a positive outlook! Your stall will pass! Some stalls are longer than others. I have not read of anyone else who has had a stall as long as mine tho! I know mine had nothing to do with overeating becuz my new stomach can't hold much anyways! I was also doing my 30 minutes of daily exercise as well. Personally, i decided to quit weighing myself daily...i was getting too depressed. My Dr and Nut had no suggestions or clues to why my wl stopped. This website has helped me understand wls more and also reading other people's stories/journies gave me inspiration and much needed info. My stall stopped several weeks ago when I got sick with the flu/sinus infection....dropped 6 lbs right away....i think my illness helped jumpstart my stall...within a week and half, I dropped total 10 lbs. Fill your mind with positive thoughts...put "stall" in the search box and read thru other forums...it really did help me get a more postive attitude. I mean, I was ready to ask my surgeon to do a RNY revision...that's how bad I was feeling! Antoher positive thought: with a slow weight loss (like me), you don't have to worry about sagging skin so much. -
I am sitting here in Calexico watching the :clock: waiting for tomorrow. I get my band out and start a new chapter in my life with a sleeve. There are three of us here at the beautiful Crowne Plaza hotel waiting for tomorrow morning. We had a good trip from SD, had our tests done at the hospital and just had our "last " meal" !!! I am so excited to get the band out and say good bye to all the irks that go with it and lose weight forever! T=My next post will be band free and sleeve in place. See you then!! Patti :bounce:
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Can somebody explain to me why you are less likely to have reflux with the RNY? I never had reflux before being banded and the idea of the "pouch" and related problems of the RNY makes me "shudder". Anyway, I don't get how a revision from a sleeve to RNY solves the acid reflux since you have already lost that 85% of your stomach.
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Every Dr handles this different, just like diets. I had no fill at time of surgery 3cc 6wks out, 1.5cc during revision surgery and .5cc 6wks after that. IMHO, getting smaller fills after major fills, is the way to go. You don't want to over shoot the green zone. My last fill, Dr tried 1cc and instantly couldn't drink Water and half was removed. Your Dr is the best one to make these choices, by what you tell them. So far, I have never heard of anyone being filled to the max and not having restriction. Love to hear if its possible.
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My problems started from day one with my band but everytime i went to see my Dr he always told me i was just feeling the band working. I'm now 26wks pregnant and because i continued to lose weight (after having a total unfil) and vomiting everything even Water i finally had enough and got referred to a new Dr. Well it was confirmed today that my band has slipped and i'll need to go into surgery to have it fixed. There not sure whether it will be removed or replaced, he'll have to see once he's in their. He thinks that due to 10 mths of it being slipped/not properly placed and the constant vomiting, that my stomach will most likely be in bad shape. So i'll only know the outcome when i wake up. My question is has anyone had to go through a band revision/removal while pregnant? Or any major surgery while pregnant at all. I'm really scared for my baby and don't know weather i should take the risk and wait the 3 mths until i give birth, or follow the Dr's advise and just go ahead with the surgery. Any advise would be much appreciated as i'm due to go into the surgery on the 23rd of this month.
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Anyone with BC have experience with revision approval?
OldMomOf3 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
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I had a revision from a very messed up band and I went back to work after two weeks. I was very tired though. I started feeling normal after three weeks when I could eat real food again. By week four, I was working out. Good luck!
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Hi all, I am pretty new here, only a few weeks. Tomorrow I will have my band removed. I will have to wait a few months(about 6) to see if my area heals before anyone will touch me as my damage is pretty extensive and I won't know if I am actually a candidate for the sleeve (right now I am not) I hope everyone does well with their band to sleeve revision, thanks for posting info. Mila
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I had my tummy tuck on 4/21. He couldn't get all the abdominal fat so I will need to go back in for additional lippo. He did a really good job on the pannus but I'm not exactly pleased on the upper stomach. I still want to lose 15 lbs. I should be able to go back in sometime in the Fall. Any advise?
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BCBS FEP REVISION APPROVAL 1ST TIME
rxtine replied to qdh's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
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I've never had acid reflux before until I had the sleeve done. I'm 3 weeks out and I've been having really bad heartburn/acid reflux. I want to avoid any serious complications and I DEFINITELY want to avoid having another revision and now for the bypass. The sleeve is as far as I go. I'm hoping it doesn't get to that point:-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Considering Band to Sleeve. Where do I start?
susieq321 replied to fghtffyrdmns's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It seems awfully quick to give up to me too. You may be one of those rare people who are really sensitive to fill, I was like that with my band too. Have you done a Fluoroscope or endoscope to make sure the placement etc is ok with the band? Are you truly hungry or is it head hunger? Are you eating Protein first? What is your diet like? Did you talk to your surgeon about the placement of the band and how big your pouch is? I think vomiting is bad and you increase your risk of slippage with vomiting which is scary enough. Have a long talk with your surgeon and get an 2nd opinion but I honestly don't think the sleeve is easier than the band, it is just different. I was banded for 12plus years and in those years I had at least 12 revision surgeries and I was incredibly sensitive to fills with my last band I was never over 4 cc' s in 12 cc band. Before you jump to another major surgery consult and make sure a change is the right way to go.
