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Alternative to surgery (due to cost and GERD fears)
Devi posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am once again considering how to fix my health without surgery. I am self pay and was planning to go to Mexico to Endobariatric. I’ve decided that the potential need for revision due to GERD is going to hold me back. I would not be able to afford a revision and my health insurance would not cover any part of it. Part of me feels let down by this, but I know GERD is no fun. I have it from medication and a handful of times before not medication related. I did notice that Dr. Alvarez mentions the sleeve surgery can potentially heal GERD in those that have it. I do find that interesting since so many end up with revisions. It makes me wonder if I would get lucky and not end up with it. That’s a big roll of the dice though as I would be stuck if I did. This forum has been incredibly helpful to me. Most people here are really kind, which is so nice to see these days. Perhaps if my insurance changes I will reconsider this option. I just wanted to share where I am with it and thank you all for sharing your stories and hopes and struggles and successes. -
For those of you who have gotten the sleeve do you wish you had gotten the bypass?
Devi replied to Tinkerbell1991's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
This is what is holding me back from surgery. I am self pay and would have the surgery in Mexico. If I ended up needing a revision, I wouldn’t be able to afford it. -
I had bypass on Feb 13, and I've never felt so forgetful! I've missed due dates for papers and meetings for work, or even just forgotten to pack something when I leave the house. I've never been this forgetful! I was a little forgetful around a week into my pre-surgery liquid diet, but now its gotten so bad. My boss has been very forgiving but my professors have not. They see it as an excuse, which isn't very nice. Has anyone else experienced this forgetfullness or mindfog after surgery? When does it go away or what do you do to get over it? I'm hitting both protein and water goals now so I'm hoping beyond hope that helps.
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Me now after Gastric Bypass (2023)
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Me now after Gastric Bypass (2023)
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#wls #gastricbypass Me before Gastric Bypass (2016)
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#wls #gastricbypass Me before Gastric Bypass (2016)
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I have to admit I have seen many people mention it on here but had never tried it till today. I failed with the sleeve and I’m trying other things before I go the revision route. The NP said to try tea, especially when I know it hasn’t been long since I have eaten and surprisingly I think it worked.
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How did you lose so much weight? How do you answer this question
3Jaysmom replied to omrhsn's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
One thing that helped me is that I had a hiatal hernia- which I’d mentioned to friends from work before because I’ve always had “odd” eating issues. So it was easy to explain the time away by telling them that I’m finally getting it fixed- and I technically did, I just also had a few other major things done at the same time, lol. When it comes to the weight loss (I’m not quite where anyone would notice just yet) I feel really weird about it. I’m always up front with people about things because I feel like people who leave big things out are misleading, which isn’t fair- for example, people often think I’m younger and ask about what skin care treatments I use or whatever, I’ll tell them, and say “….plus a hefty dose of Botox in my frown lines!” because I just feel weird about “taking credit” for something that’s not natural, or that what if they buy the same skincare stuff and expect the same results. Idk, I’m overthinking it probably. But when it comes to my gastric bypass, I feel so much more private about it because I’m not anyone who would ever acknowledge my weight in any way. I just don’t feel comfortable with comments about my appearance at all, so I’m dreading people making comments of any kind, even that they think are positive. I’ve even told my husband to tell my MIL that I got it and to not make ANY comments about my weight in general or how much I’ve lost, no matter how complimentary she thinks they are. This is mainly because I was at a fit weight for most of my life, so she wasn’t shy about constantly commenting on my weight as it crept up (under the guise of concern, of course 🙄) so her saying things like “it’s about time you stopped eating so much and lost weight!” is not out of the question. I’m just hoping the vague “working with a nutritionist and working out!” will keep the people who I’m not close to from asking any further questions. Maybe I can just be a shut in and avoid it altogether, lol. -
I had surgery on 8/17/2022, so just under 7 months ago. and at this point my weight loss has slowed so much that I am lucky if I lose 5 lbs. a month. I wasn't expecting the weight loss to slow down already. It almost makes me wish I went with Bypass. Has anyone else slowed so soon?
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BARELY any weight loss in first two weeks??
RaiderRhode replied to MaameWata's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had bypass Feb. 13 and like many people have already said, don't weigh yourself right away! My surgeon and team told me not to weigh myself for a while (I still do of course, but I don't hold my breath) because your body is going to be holding on to your IV fluids and everything. The scales not gonna move for a bit, is what I was told. Not only that, but we're going to be hitting plateaus off and on in our first few months but that once we get past it, we'll be losing well as long as we're following our diet restrictions properly. -
Bipolar and gastric bypass
ShoppGirl replied to A-Rae's topic in GLP-1 & Other Weight Loss Medications (NEW!)
Like I mentioned before since hanging around here post sleeve I have seen a lot of people with bipolar who had bypass and they were just fine but now that I am possibly facing a revision to bypass I am looking to hear even more peoples experience. Especially if anyone has experience with vraylar post bypass. -
I had sleeve 3/9/2021 and have regained almost all the weight. I met with the NP at the surgeons office yesterday to inquire about revision and she suggested phentermine. I have to admit I’m not even in a hurry to pick it up from pharmacy cause I don’t have too much faith it’s gonna work for me. I am glad to see some success stories here and hope that I am one of them.
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Is the second time around ever more successful and why?
ShoppGirl replied to ShoppGirl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
She didn’t really say how long she wants me to try the phentermine but she does want to see me back in a month. She said there are a couple more meds to try so maybe she was speaking of those you mentioned if this one doesn’t work. I am just a little worried I will lose just enough to disqualify me weight wise for revision and not be able to lose anymore. BUT, I am on a few meds that are pretty important and she said because of that she would like to see me try everything before I decided on revision and that made sense to me. I’m just a little curious why they didn’t have me try all this before the first surgery to be honest other than they know it won’t work. Lol -
Is the second time around ever more successful and why?
TheRevisionedVagabond replied to ShoppGirl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yes, I'm the same as you!! I didn't lose all my weight with the sleeve as well and I'm hoping I end up losing just as much, if not more. I agree that if it was an amazing loss, you'd remember. Haha! But man, I hope it works out for you. If you are in the States, you could also try Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro or something? Idk. This is what I'm seeing going around the revision fb groups and people are having crazy success. However, I think most regain once they're off of it. Hmmm, yeah.. It does seem like converting might be the better option but I'm no doctor. Everything else just seems like a quick fix, you know? How long does she want you on it? -
Is the second time around ever more successful and why?
ShoppGirl replied to ShoppGirl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Congratulations on your loss and thanks for sharing your experience this far. I met with the NP yesterday and she said she would really like to see me try weight managements before I commit to revision so she prescribed me phentermine. I know I have tried it in the past but honestly can’t remember how I did on it (seems like it if was an amazing loss I would remember though). I have a feeling I will end up converting as you did. Although I really hope it’s not true about losing less cause I never lost all my weight with the sleeve. -
Is the second time around ever more successful and why?
TheRevisionedVagabond replied to ShoppGirl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Really sorry to hear you're having issues with regain. Hopefully the surgeon gave you some helpful information! I just had my revision on the 10th of February, so I can't quite say too much on whether or not its more successful the second time around, but I can tell you the expectations that I received from my surgeon! I was told that it is in fact slower the second time around, but this is okay because that means the weight loss should be steady and you're more likely to keep it off. Additionally, he told me that you'll lose about 10-15 percent less than what you lost the first time around. If you're smaller, the weight loss will be slower since you're closer to a healthier BMI than someone who is way over. Another thing that plays a part is the length of the limbs of the bypass (assuming thats what you revise to and not a re-sleeve). I believe that the longer the limbs, the more weight you lose. As for me, I had the sleeve then revised to the gastric bypass and its a little different, ngl. Instead of feeling full from tightness like I got with my sleeve, I get the hiccups which is funny but annoying as well since they hurt since im so early out. I'm not hungry at. all. Like, its a little concerning. Hahaha! But I did not get this sensation with my sleeve. I was hungry right out of surgery. Recovering was an absolute breeze. Within a few days, I was walking around like nothing happened. So far, the weight loss is moving at the same pace as it was with my sleeve, so I'm happy about that. Since surgery, I've lost 7kg. Surgery day, I started at 116kg (255lbs) and am now at 109 (240). Hope this info was at least a little helpful! -
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So scared and almost to scheduling
hills&valleys replied to NikkiRose89's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
"The pooled mortality rates by procedure type in ascending order were: 0.03 per cent for gastric band, 0.05 per cent for sleeve gastrectomy, 0.09 per cent for one-anastomosis gastric bypass, 0.09 per cent for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and 0.41 per cent for duodenal switch (P < 0.001 between operations)." Cited from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34297806/#:~:text=The pooled mortality rates by,P < 0.001 between operations). -
Anyone else lose so much you ended up with Neck Waddle
jenforr108 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
3 years ago I had a RNY bypass, lost 126 lbs. I’m down to a size 8 some 6’s but I’ve always liked my clothes loose. I’m still trying to get use to the changes to my body, and I’m wondering what others have done to better these problem areas. Mine is my neck, I now have all this extra skin that hangs like a Turkey waddle and I’m very conscious of it. When the pandemic was happening and we had to wear masks I could hide it with the mask. Now that the pandemic is pretty much under control tho I feel like that’s what people look at when they look at me. Please help me, get rid of this, is there exercises that will get rid of it? I’ve been using collagen and retinol creams and putting collagen in my soups even. Plastic surgery is my last resort if there even is a surgery to remove neck skin. My other problem area is my arms - bat wings, I’ve been lifting 10 lb weights doing various exercises and I do see some change but not enough that completely satisfy me, again I use my lotions and take my collagen but could use some suggestions from someone that might have had the same issues and let me know what they did. Thank you😀- 10 replies
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Successful endoscopy today! Start liquids on Saturday for bypass on the 20th. I am Persian and that is the day before New Year
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They are hard to read! I remember during grad school thinking who the hell do they write these papers/journals/articles for? Them selves 🤣 You’re right so much is still unknown but A team of researcher actually looked at this and found that the division of the stomach causes ghrelin levels to drop (tested during surgery). What I’m still trying to find information on is what changes occur after revision surgery from VSG to RNY.
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It’s still a Gastric Bypass tho. A person would automatically think you would loose weight..they need to be more specific. Thank you for your opinion very much
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This. At least most likely. I can remember when I got my revision (MGB to RNY) I asked if there would be changes in weight, i. e. I wanted to know if it would be more difficult to maintain the weight after revision or not. I doubt that the surgeon would have mentioned the weight thing if I hadn't specifically asked about it. For them it was fixing the reflux and repairing the hiatal hernia.
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Hey, March 7th. I'm having 2nd revision now going to a bypass due to severe reflux
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Hey how long were you out from work. I m doing a revision, before I was out 6wks. Now I at different job. Maybe 2wks or 3 .
