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That's my date, too! I'll be getting revised to a DS on the 28th.
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MGB or RNY?
knormlaver replied to Here_I_Go_Again's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had MGB in Canada in Sept/17. I was told that it was a less invasive surgery than RNY (one anastomosis vs 2) with fewer surgical complications, but similar outcomes to RNY. I had mine as a revision surgery 9 months after having my Lap-band removed. I lost steady in the first 3-4 months, but then slowed due to issues with hypoglycemia related to late dumping syndrome (blood sugar was spiking immediately after eating any carbs then dropping rapidly. Too much insulin production = poor weight loss.) Now that I'm getting this under control with medication, I'm losing again (only 14 pounds from goal). However, taking into account these complications, if I had to do it all over again, I think I would have gotten the sleeve. -
Some data and information on gastric plication
TijuanaPlication replied to mednar's topic in Gastric Plication Surgery Forum
Hi Donna, I'm 7 months out. I only ever lost 17.5lbs (I started at 189). I never lost the hunger and to be honest this hasn't felt any easier than a diet. Sarah over on the VST was the same as me, see her last post on that forum here http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/11938-not-enough-restriction/page__p__103315#entry103315 The esophageal cancer that chowchows raised was a big thing on my mind, plus being scared of getting a leak. Leak risk with a virgin VSG is 1% and that quadruples if you're revising from a band due to scar tissue/erosion. A few people have band over plication, which if your band isn't causing you discomfort may be an option for you. Genepha on VST has that. Last I heard she hadn't had any fills. Re the cancer thing, we have the same problem that RNYers have, ie a blind stomach that can't be scoped, which is important if you get something like stomach cancer as they won't be able to look at the folded in part with an endoscope. I believe that the part of the stomach they remove in VSG is the part that's prone to cancer, so you have to weigh your risks on this one. Depending on how heavy you are, the good thing about the VSG is that you can revise to getting the full Duodenal Switch if you don't lose enough (I guess that might still be an option with the GPS but I wouldn't count on it). The following stats may interest you: "overall weight loss was considered satisfactory in 78.6% of the patients who underwent gastric plication and in 97.5% of those who underwent sleeve. http://www.skrekas.net/surg_hemstatistics.htm" -
An unhappy bandster & a typical story
Tiffykins replied to betrthnever's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
LOL, I wasn't sure what type of "drainage" you had heard about. I didn't have any drains until I had the leak repair surgery 2 days after my original band to sleeve revision. -
I'm scheduled to have a band to sleeve revision with Dr. Alvarez next week on 11/8!
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I am scheduled to have a revision in Feb. My doc isn't the same one that did my surgery as I Moved. My new doc was reluctant to fill because he is used to a 10cc band and I have. 14cc band. I scheduled the sleeve surgery and finally my doc filled me To Where I should be. I have been walking 2-3 miles 4/week and so far I have only lost 2 lobs since I had the fill. My question still remains will I lose weight, and if that's what you believe,'why is it different than getting a fill. L Maybe a dumb question but trying to make decisions.
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Yeh! The Lapband Is Coming Out....
Formerly Fluffy replied to Glendaaus's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Good luck with your revision!!! -
Yeh! The Lapband Is Coming Out....
LilMissDiva Irene replied to Glendaaus's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yayyy!!!! Out with the old and in with the new. I had my band revised to sleeve 15 months ago. Best decision I ever did make, and I also had Dr. Aceves. Best wishes!!! -
Yeh! The Lapband Is Coming Out....
bayareanan replied to Glendaaus's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Dr Ortiz in TJ did my removal and revision at the same time also. -
Yeh! The Lapband Is Coming Out....
*susan* replied to Glendaaus's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I could never, ever under any circumstances ever recommend the band to anyone. Everyone I know, myself included, developed problems after the first year. Glendaaus, just curious, why doesn't your surgeon remove the band and do the revision to sleeve at the same time? That is what I did, and couldn't be happier. -
Yeh! The Lapband Is Coming Out....
Formerly Fluffy replied to Glendaaus's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have the band and after 17 fills I am still hungry all the time. Hopeing to be able to revise to VSG! -
So depressed, waiting for revision final approval from aetna and my doctors office. I have 2 more months of waiting if they are going to allow me to have the revision. During this waiting I've gained 20lbs since June. I went in for adjustment in July and I feel like I'm gaining faster. Keep changing up my diet and workouts (well 4 wks I was sick and couldn't workout) just frustrated and wanted to vent and cry lol. Any tips for helping me get this insanity under control, what's helped you when everything snowballed?
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I'm a lap band patient about to have revision. I lost about 70 myself and only when I started to get new clothes that fit did anyone say anything. Also the people who were around me everyday were the ones who found it less noticeable because it's hard to notice a change like that if you're around the person every day. Show someone a side by side pic. That's a good way to get a reaponse. Hell, post some here! You'll def get some feedback!
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I spoke with the insurance coordinator for my new surgeon's office today. She says that even though he says that a revision to the sleeve is medically necessary, my insurance will probably not pay for it. Apparently, my insurance makes patients meet all the same restrictions that they had to meet for the first surgery, including having a high BMI for two years before the revision, regardless of whether the revision is because of complications from the original surgery (severe pouch dilation in my case). I'm ready to scream. My insurance is excellent except for this one clause.
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Any New York/nj Area Ex-Fatty Mcbutterpants Here?
NikkiT replied to NJSleeveboy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Staten Island, NY here..going in for a revision Monday, Oct. 15...!! -
Guilt Over "damaging" A Perfectly Good Body Part...
CowgirlJane replied to lucky8mb1's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I get what you are saying - but my stomach was not working perfectly fine. It was a bottomless pit and always and I mean always hungry. That paper on the 5 year results is interesting. I had read before about all the "long term" issues with acid reflux before but this sure does drive that point home. It was a very small sample, but pretty astounding that nearly half had severe enough reflux that they needed to remain on PPIs, and some even revised to RNY to solve the reflux. I had read elsewhere that the issues with the acid go back up again around 3 years out, so even people who seem to be doing fine might have it rear it's ugly head... -
Our school allows for zoom classes only for covid. I’m going to wear a mask as always as well I am vaccinated. However, they are making a big deal about me wanting to go to class online via zoom versus in person. I have my surgery next Wednesday, when do you think I could realistically ride in a car for 30 minutes each way and sit in a 1 hr 45 minute class? My surgery is a laparoscopic revision
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Eroded lapband to sleeve surgery anyone?
donniej replied to donniej's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi LilmissDiva Thanks for the reply. I went to Dr. Aceves in Mexico in June to have revision surgery and found out that my lapband had eroded into my stomach. Dr. Aceves removed the band but didnt feel comfortable enough to do the sleeve at the same time. I will be going back towards the end of the year to be sleeved. I havent seen many sleeve patients that had an erosion. Just wondering if theres been many and the results. -
Dr. Paya in West Hills. www.surgithin.com Had him for my lap-band and my revision to VSG. By the way, I had no complications with the band other than poor weight loss. Never had erosion or slipping. Love Dr. Paya!
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I have a Surgery Date!
Eddie Giddens (MsDad) replied to Mim's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats on your surgery date Mim! I'm a band to sleeve revision as well, with my date looming on 9/6. I have been lucky that the only problem I've had with my band is just that it failed. My surgeon told me at my last appointment that they're finding up to 40-50% of bands are failing so at least I know now it wasn't just me. Feel free to check in any time you'd like with questions as I'll be about a month ahead of you. I can keep you in the loop as to what to expect. -
I've confirmed a surgery date of 10/3/2011 with Dr. Aceves for my revision. I know that's still a couple of months out, but if there is anybody else going that week, let me know. Even though I've been considering a revision for three months now, it all feels rather sudden. My band has been completely unfilled (sprung a leak) since May 2011. I've had a CT scan (no erosion) and an upper Endoscopy (slight erosion of my esophagus due to reflux) in an effort to get my revision approved by Insurance (HealthNet.) But no luck. Although HealthNet covers revisions, the Medical Group I belong to does not! Grrrrrrr. I've scheduled two weeks off work for recovery. I've never revealed that I had a lapband and I'm not telling work about the sleeve either. As close as I am to everyone, it's just not a part of my life I want to share. I don't want everybody's "encouragement" when I'm losing and I certainly don't want their scrutiny when I indulge a little! All they know is that my weight has fluctuated a lot in the past three years and they've all been very kind not to mention my current gain. I’m unhappy that I have to go through surgery again, but I’m relieved that I have a plan. I’ve been through recovery before, so I (think) I know what I’m in for ….. and I’ve done the fasting, mushies and Protein drinks before, so no surprises there. I’m glad I’ve got this board to read when I need support.
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Hi Don! I am scheduled to be sleeved by Dr. Jayaseelan Feb 7th. Congrats on your revision, and I'm glad to hear everything is going well. Keep us posted and let us know if you have any pointers!
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I didn't ask for my stomach, lol, that never occurred to me. However, as I was a band to sleeve revision, I did ask for and got to keep my band and the port. I still have them to this day. Sent from my iPad using VST
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12 Days Away... Excited To Begin Again!
*susan* replied to PrincipalsOffice's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Oh goodness, I am so sorry you had issues. I, too, am a band to sleeve revision. I think you will be very pleased with your decision. I have never once regretted it. Welcome to VST and good luck! Sent from my iPad using VST -
~ Not Sure What To Do
Tiffykins replied to Samantha~Leibold's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've had both the sleeve and the band. I can tell you my horror stories with the band, but will spare you the gory details and just recommend you check out the Band to Sleeve Revision on this forum from the main page. You'll see just how many of us have to revise to the sleeve after having the band. I have a lot of information on VSG, the band and RNY in my blog, I'll post it here, but it's a long post so grab a cup of coffee and enjoy. Attached you to the information will be research links and articles pertaining to the VSG. The band has the lowest and slowest weight loss stats with the most long term complications and highest re-operation rates. I do not regret my band decision, VSG was not available when I had my band, and it taught me a lot about myself, my food issues. I love my sleeve, it's the very best decision I ever made for myself and my family. Here is a study from the band manufacturers: And then my personal reasons for VSG over RNY for my revision:
