New Member, Revised!

[California Guy 131]

Just got the Revision from a 2013 LSG to DS 10 days ago. I'm recovering well and seeing excellent results. Everything went better than expected. Just graduated to Puree stage today after four weeks of a liquid diet. The diet was satisfying and I never went hungry. Now I'm adding some new foods to my diet for this 2 week stage.

In these COVID-19 times, the hospital does not allow visitors so no family could visit during my 5 day stay. I had four other required procedures that week for a total of 3 surgeries over 4 days.

I've seen a lot of great, relevant information on this forum. I look forward to getting through the journey with all of you.

[Hop_Scotch 1,633]

Hello and welcome!

Three surgeries over four days you've certainly been through the wringer, great that you are recovering well.

[rjan 164]

3 surgeries in 4 days - ack! Surprised your doctors were willing to do them all back to back like that!

[California Guy 131]

Yeah, the original plan was one surgery, three procedures in one day. They fixed a hernia and removed gall bladder. They had to stop there and program two corrective procedures before I could get the gastric bypass. Both surgeons took great care of me. I was glad I was able to complete the DS, especially during the same hospital stay.

[WInston223322 160]

Dang i hope you have great insurance. Welcome to the WLS jungle -

[GreenTealael 25,454]

12 hours ago, California Guy said:

Just got the Revision from a 2013 LSG to DS 10 days ago. I'm recovering well and seeing excellent results. Everything went better than expected. Just graduated to Puree stage today after four weeks of a liquid diet. The diet was satisfying and I never went hungry. Now I'm adding some new foods to my diet for this 2 week stage.

In these COVID-19 times, the hospital does not allow visitors so no family could visit during my 5 day stay. I had four other required procedures that week for a total of 3 surgeries over 4 days.

I've seen a lot of great, relevant information on this forum. I look forward to getting through the journey with all of you.

Welcome !

[New&Improved 1,780]

23 hours ago, California Guy said:

Yeah, the original plan was one surgery, three procedures in one day. They fixed a hernia and removed gall bladder. They had to stop there and program two corrective procedures before I could get the gastric bypass. Both surgeons took great care of me. I was glad I was able to complete the DS, especially during the same hospital stay.

So you got duoendal switch??

[Circlesis 59]

Congrats on your revision! Looking forward to hearing more as your journey progresses.

[California Guy 131]

14 hours ago, Superman84 said:

So you got duoendal switch??

Yes. I got the SADI-S.

[platti 0]

If you don’t mind me asking, who did your revision and how much was it? Did insurance cover it? I’m looking for a revision surgeon in California as well

[California Guy 131]

7 hours ago, platti said:

If you don’t mind me asking, who did your revision and how much was it? Did insurance cover it? I’m looking for a revision surgeon in California as well

I'm from San Diego and live in Houston now. Dr. Ricardo Bonnor first did my VSG in 2013 then my 2020 DS revision. I have great insurance so they covered all my needs. The most I pay out of pocket for all medical bills is $5k each year.