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Does anyone know why VSG patients have acid reflux problems after the surgery? I have never had any issues with acid in my past history... my revision surgery is scheduled for September... is this something that happens to a lot of people?
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Dr. Holden in dfw- other dfw Drs
JK90 replied to Shrinkmepls's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
My mom and I both went to the Nicholson Clinic. I had Dr. Nick do a band on me five years ago and he did my band to sleeve revision a month ago. Both times were great and everyone at their offices are extremely helpful. My mom had a sleeve done earlier this year and she had one of his associates Dr. Roshek for her surgery. She loved him as well. They have a third surgeon, but I can't vouch for him because I don't know anyone who has used him personally. Also, they're a center of excellence if that's a requirement for your insurance. I hope you find the right place for you so that you can reach your goals. Good luck! -
I actually would like to get my stomach smaller or more restricted too! I wonder what are the rules / limitations around this? I'm going to ask my doctor about this as well. I honestly thought I would lose so much I would be 130 pounds. I stalled out at 182. I think you are so lucky your doctor is going to revise you Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk
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Lap Band Surgery scheduled for 6/25/13
JACKIEO85 replied to Suzanne02780's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
GOOD LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY!!! I have heard, read more and more as of late that more surgeons are refusing to do the bands, WHY? maybe because of the increased rate of complications? Maybe because ethically they feel doing a band and then having to revise a patient to a sleeve, bypass, or RNY isn't something they want to deal with? MAY BE they know more than they are telling US the general population. Your guess is as good as mine, maybe ask your surgeon WHY? he's pushing the sleeve. I do know I'd ask him how many Bands, Sleeves he's performed, it's a good indication of his experience with either operation. -
Losing the fight, Help !
IncredibleShrinkingMan replied to impact's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Have you been going in for appointments? It's probably worth it to make sure something isn't wrong with your sleeve, because it sounds like you may not have the same restriction you had early on. Stretching may occur, and eventually re-sleeving could be a possibility, if not an RNY revision, as you seem to have trouble with carbs. Are you getting all the recommended Protein? Doing this is probably the simplest and most effective way to stave off carb cravings. Also, stop and make sure you aren't consuming slider foods as part of regular intake. Don't lose your confidence! -
Any Houston, Texas sleevers to start a little support group?!
Becca replied to iiPinkxLoveii's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am from Houston! I am ten months post op and would love to start a group. My doc was Dr. Nowzaradan, a revision specialist, since I used to have the band. -
My surgery was February 3rd and I've been stalled the last 2 weeks. I was a revision so I was expecting a slow loss but I was not expecting to be stalled for 2 weeks when I'm only eating about 800-850 calories a day. My carbs are low, fat is low and protein is where it should be. It's frustrating but I do measure and I have lost inches those 2 weeks. I think we just gotta hang in there and the scale will start moving again.
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Experiencing Bad Acid Reflux after Vertical Sleeve Surgery
KellyL replied to Fritz's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Some people have acid reflux post-op with a sleeve, but it's usually immediately post op and is worse until the swelling goes down at about the 4-6 wk mark. A lot of people are on PPI's to help with the problem and some people stay on the meds for longer term. It depends on the Surgeon and their recommendations. I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems with your sleve. The kink in your sleeve may be the same as a stricture? I would defintely research my options before revising to a RNY. Maybe you could get a second opinion? Good luck and I wish you well on your weight loss journey. -
The very first thing I would do is call your insurance company to see if what that insurance coordinator says is correct- that sounds a bit odd to be to require that length of time for a high BMI. Second, I don't know of a single insurance company that will allow you (the insured) to submit for pre-approval of any surgery. Someone who works "in the biz" can surely correct me, but I had thought about that myself when i had some issues with inept ins. coordinators and was told I couldn't do it- only the Dr.'s office could submit it. Third, if you find out from your ins. company that your husband IS within the guidelines, ask them if their policy bulletin is posted online and then I would PROMPTLY fax or email that to the ins. coordinator at your Dr.'s office and explain to her that she was MISINFORMED on your insurance guidelines. You have to be your own advocate - or in this case since you are helping your DH, then you must help him be his own advocate and not let others determine your future or his. I had to switch surgeon's just 2 wks before being scheduled for surgery w/the first surgeon- already had the pre-approval without doing the supervised diet because I met my ins. policies requirements for having a Revision under the clause of complications. When I switched surgeons, the IDIOT insurance coordinator kept telling me that even though I already had a pre-approval I would still have to do the 6 mth supervised diet. She literally argued with me and I told her she was wrong. She finally caved and made the request to switch the approvals over but told me they would still deny me on those grounds. HA!!!! She was wrong and she had to eat her words. She wouldn't return my calls after all that was said and done. I didn't care, she kept saying, "I've been doing this for 10 years, I think I know how to do my job.". Yeah... whuuuutttt evvvvvaaaaa.... So, at the end of the day, don't take the final word from ANYONE unless it's from the result of you making the contact with the final decision makers whether it be your ins. company, etc.
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Regrets???
chrissymcm08 replied to Vegan_Bariatric's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had the sleeve last April, was doing okay until I stopped taking the omeprazile and just used tumms (huge mistake). I have bad acid reflux now and maybe stones having an ultasound and swallow test on Wednesday. Two people that I know had the sleeve and then went in for a revision because of the acid reflux. So now am thinking should have had the bypass. Am taking pantroprazil (not sure about spelling) and it has helped but still have had some bad spells with bell peppers and greasy ground beef. So I don't know but I was 365 and am down to 267. You do not have that much to lose so if you do the sleeve do not stop using omeprazile under any circumstances. Sent from my LG-LS777 using BariatricPal mobile app -
I have my revision in the morning. I been drink the treatment and I only have 2/3 down. Havent pooped much or even had urge. The juice is making me gag and fight the urge to vomit. Feels like constipation. What should I do? Only have about an hour before I stop drinking anything. Sent from my LGMP260 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Pre Op help
nocturnalgemi replied to Seattle WLS Newbie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not sure if this was meant for me or someone else but the way my surgeon explained it is that yes, he could fix my hiatal hernia with the sleeve but most sleeve patients experience a recurring hernia within a few years. The way RNY anchors your pouch apparently prevents it from slipping back through your diaphragm. Plus, often times GERD issues come back too. There are many people on here who are getting revised from sleeve to RNY, mostly because their GERD wasn't resolved or it came back. Sent from my SM-G920T using BariatricPal mobile app -
I will be undergoing sleeve revision to roux en y. One because of reflux but more importantly for weight loss. I lost 90 lbs. 7 years ago with sleeve and gained back 65. How much should I expect to lose? I have a new surgeon who I like much better and he is more concerned with my health and I can already see their follow ups will be much better. I am not screwing this one up. SW 250 Lowest 159 CW 225 GW 185
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Hi! I’m hoping someone has some insight for me. I’m a year out and in August I had some sort of “attack” i felt pressure in my chest and back my throat I started sweating and really felt like I was going to pass out. I was sitting on the beach not exerting myself however I had overdone it the night before drinking and eating. The next time it woke me up and again the night before I had eaten red meat (not usual) and had wine (somewhat usual). After that I went to the dr had an ekg and a stress test all great. I exercise (run). The past week I’ve had 2 more “attacks”. Today I was on he phone and I couldn’t talk from all the pressure in my chest. I know GERD is a thing for sleeve patients but google searches don’t match up with what is happening. My dr said it’s indigestion and to take Prilosec which i will do but it seems it comes from nowhere and so fast! I see my surgeon for my yearly next week but I wanted to see if anyone has had any experiences similar?? Thanks! Band to sleeve revision surgery 1/16/17 HW: 283 CW: 177 GW: 160
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Hello there and welcome. I am a band to sleeve revision. I have to tell you, if I had known about the sleeve first, I would have never had the band. It isn't nearly as drastic as some weight loss surgeries. Basically, all they are doing is reducing the size of your tummy. It functions the same as anyone else's, it is just smaller. And, they remove the portion that makes ghrelin, so you don't feel hungry all the time anymore either. The best thing is, no fills, no unfills, etc. You get the sleeve and you immediately have restriction. That is it, you are done. I remember when I got my band one of the biggest attractions was that is was reversible. But now, I realize that isn't so important, because I don't ever imagine waking up some morning and thinking, "gee, I wish I were fat again." As for Dr. Huacuz, I personally don't have any experience with him, so I am unable to comment.
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I am scheduled for the gastric sleeve in January. I am having second thoughts and debating on changing surgery to the gastric bypass. Has anyone had the sleeve and wished they would have went ahead with the bypass? Or had a revision? Or anything like that and why. Thanks!
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Jules, I will be sleeved by the time you get to Mx. I am getting a revision (this band just is not for me!) Keep in touch. Happy you made the decision. I got 'most" of my fat suit off with the band but I am slowing gaining weight....30 lbs from my goal weight. (was 25lbs away last month!-20lbs the month before-Yikes :scared0:I keep getting food stuck so I eat crappy...) Let your journey begin:party4: D. (been to Medford quite a few times, my roomate grew up in Eagle Point)
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Pain, upper left abdomen
sherrypep replied to doreen70's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
HI am 13 days post op revision and woke up yesterday morning with a sharp pain under my left breast in my ribs. It hurts more when I take a deep breath. I am going to check with my Dr, in the morning. I am hoping it is just a muscle or something. Good luck. -
I'm having revision surgery aug 28. I'm a band to sleeve now bypass. I'm nervous but the reflux is bad
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I'm not a virgin..............
stoongal replied to tia_1417's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
And if money is an issue for you like it was for me, you can have the same procedure done just across the border in Tijuana with Dr. Almaraz for $5000. He also does the three leak tests and keeps you in the hospital for 2 days and in the recovery house for another 2 days. He is A1 in my books and I hear his abilites are compared to a very famous doctor in Mexico, Dr. Ponce De Leon. The risk of any complications are so low and why not check it out at 1 866 806 4286. And no I am not paid for saying any of this, but have just had a successful sleeve operation there Monday, and one other gentleman was a revision from lapband to sleeve and he did extremely well also. Worth a look-see. -
Weight gain after 11 years post of & 1 year Covid
Sunnyway replied to Anna Ibrahim's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I regained all I had lost, too, but my rny was in 1990. In preparation for revision surgery I have been doing "no sugar, no wheat flour, no processed foods". I finally came to the conclusion that I am a sugar addict and these are my trigger foods. I have lost 36 lbs since the first of April. I intend to continue an abstinence diet for the rest of my life. These books helped me arrive at this decision. -
What have you tried so far? My suggestion would be calorie counting, there are lots of apps which will calculate your daily calorie allowance for weight loss, you could track for two or three months see how you go. If you don't fancy calorie counting maybe check in with a dietician. Other than that there is weight loss revision surgery once you've given some of the options a go, if you are inclined towards a revision.
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Gastric Sleeve Surgery Cost (Mexico and United States) Self Pay
nottheoldme replied to melissa73's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am usung jose rodriquez in juarez. Ive used him before for my lapband. My revision is 7200.00 -
The drain I had was from an previous surgery. I had a scar from kidney surgery when I was 5, with a flat well everything, and as I got older & bigger the scar indented & the Dr basically did a scar revision. He had to cut more of the area than he was expecting so he placed a drain in. It did not hurt but was annoying.
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Sandy S. I'm also glad you posted this concern. I've had my band removed 8 weeks ago and will soon start the pre-op diet. No surgery date set yet but I am already a nervous wreck. Before banding, I changed my mind at least 5 times and they were tired of me I know. Now I'm ready for my revision surgery. So I can only imagine how I"ll feel once I get a surgery date. I'm afraid of what others will say and act towards me being thin. We can all relate, and once I get my surgery date, I know that I will be coming back here reading these posts for support as well. Remember, we are in this together and I know that you'll be giving support to me and many others. Thanks!
