mari1207 0 Posted June 3, 2020 How can I get a revision gastric sleeve approved? Had my surgery August 2018 started at 248 lowest at 170 and now I’m up at 195. I can’t seem to loose any more weight. But I don’t know how I would be able to get a revision. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
over65 133 Posted June 3, 2020 About the only way you can get revision is serious GERD. But weight gain that soon after sleeve may indicate to some surgeons you aren't ready to undergo another procedure. Check with your bariatric center and see if what you are eating is contributing to weight gain. (are you back to old habits like soda, fast food, junk food, snacking, grazing, etc,). Also be aware that some medications can cause weight gain. Check any meds you take for weight gain as side effect. You need to figure out what is really going on before considering surgery again. With the restriction gone from sleeve, your weight now depends on you and see what you can do to fix problem. Getting regular exercise? Sent from my SM-T580 using BariatricPal mobile app 2 Tracyringo and mari1207 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New&Improved 1,780 Posted June 3, 2020 Yes need to look closely at your food intake your calories and stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tracyringo 503 Posted June 3, 2020 3 hours ago, mari1207 said: How can I get a revision gastric sleeve approved? Had my surgery August 2018 started at 248 lowest at 170 and now I’m up at 195. I can’t seem to loose any more weight. But I don’t know how I would be able to get a revision. Any suggestions? You need to get back on the wagon. I honestly don't see how a revision could help anyone lose weight if they aren't following a program to begin with. You can do this please try and go back to clean eating. Have you tried the 5 day reset ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
California Guy 131 Posted June 3, 2020 When researching my revision, I remember seeing a 5 year period was required by my carrier between WLS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Circlesis 59 Posted June 4, 2020 My research suggests that revisions from sleeve tend to be either to DS or to bypass, with a very few being a resleeve done in certain cases, such as if the sleeve was oversized or defective in some way. At your current weight (assuming it is still less than 35 BMI?) I don’t know what the requirements might be unless you have serious Gerd or other issues? I know regain is a legit reason but I don’t know if they make you wait or what. Do you know why you have regained? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beaker27 37 Posted June 29, 2020 On 6/3/2020 at 9:25 AM, mari1207 said: How can I get a revision gastric sleeve approved? Had my surgery August 2018 started at 248 lowest at 170 and now I’m up at 195. I can’t seem to loose any more weight. But I don’t know how I would be able to get a revision. Any suggestions? From what my insurance says for revision due to weight gain, it must be over 2 years since first surgery, and less than 50% excess body weight loss, and following the nutrition guidelines for weight loss since the operation. Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites