Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Roll Call...All having a Revision From Band to RNY Come on In



Recommended Posts

I am having revision from band to rny..I see the cardiac dr on the 18th to get surgery clearance and then all info will be sent in to my insurance comp. They do cover revisions :thumbup:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

had band on 6/13/06..trouble all along the way but persisted cause I thought it was normal (distress, pb's etc) my esophagus dialated and it was all over!! Had emergency revision on Nov 27,2008....I am now near perfect...no problems but I have not lost much weight since the revision and don't know why...but no throwing up thank G-d!! Feel great and am happy where I am...have lost 154# and want to lose another 30 or so but not going to have a hissy over it LOL..best to you all...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Did your insurance comp give you any problems? I'm worried they will want me to do the diet and all that like when your just getting rny..my dr says no because its a revision but im still worried!! I see the cardic dr next monday...fingers crossed he clears me so we can get the ball rolling! Congrats on your weight loss!!

Hugs

Charlene

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I've never had the band, but I just want to say sorry your band failed you. :whatchutalkingabout It sucks when we work so hard and our tool doesn't work. So, welcome to the RNY world. :biggrin2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my band removed June 23, 2008 after it slipped. I had a great run with my band and lost nearly fifty pounds in three months, well 11 of that came of before surgery from working out at gym. Now, I am scheduled for RNY surgery on Sept. 4th and look forward to becoming a BIG LOSER. I have struggled with weight loss since my band was removed, but have not gained any. I have continued a good diet and regular exercise.

Approval was sent to me on Monday, Aug. 11, and now I can stop worrying and focus on the important stuff.

Hugs

Paula

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well I decided to come by here today, and I'm glad I did.

I was banded 3/21/07. I lost 50 lbs before surgery. After surgery I had lost another 18-20 lbs, but now have gained most of that back (the 18-20 lbs - still down the 50 I lost before surgery)

For me my issue has been my port. It has flipped on me twice, which prevents me from any exercises with stretching (including swimming)

January of 08 the surgeon went in and fixed the first flip (after telling me for MONTHS that it was normal the pain I was having)

Then I waited 8 weeks (he had said 4-6 weeks) before even attempting to exercise - then SURPRISE - the port flipped again.

Since then my surgeon was unable to fill the port without floroscopy, and I just can't afford that ($75 copay). So instead of having ANOTHER surgery to fix the port of a tool which isn't doing me any good without restriction and exercise, I have made the decision to revise to RNY.

My boss asked me to wait till after the holidays due to work being too busy at that time, so the band removal is scheduled for 1/5/09 and the RNY is scheduled for 2/24/09!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm so happy to see this thread here. I have been a member of LBT for well over a year and love it here. I had open RNY on Aug 27th. No revision. I serously thought about the band for over a year and then decided RNY was the way to go for me. So far so good. I have my drain removed on Tues. (I'll be happy to see that thing go).

I can't wait to hear everyones stories.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you for starting this thread! I'm 2 yrs out of band placement. I'm happy with the band itself and my weight loss, but had to have surgery in June/08 for adhesion removal, not the band's fault, my body forms adhesions (scar tissue) around the band and causes pain. Some people are prone to developing adhesions from any type of abdominal surgery, and I'm one of the lucky ones. I had the adhesions removed, and now not even 3 months later the pain is slowly returning, which means they're growing back. I'm waiting to hear from my surgeon as to what my options are. I live in Canada and there are no private clinics for bypass, only the band. The wait for bypass in the public health care system in this country is years (5-11). My BMI is around 27 right now and I'll have to go out of country to have bypass done. Does anyone know if someone with a BMI of 27 would qualify for bypass since I already had the band and my previous BMI would have qualified me for bypass before I had the band? The thought of having to literally put all that weight back on to qualify for bypass if my band has to be removed makes me sick. Thanks for listening.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Lilnena, I think you and I had the same surgeon, Dr.Singh in Albany. I had my banding on 3/14/07. I have had the very simular experiences with my band. I didn't have hardly any weightloss and my port is flipped also.I have switched Dr's due to the distance I was traveling. I think we may have messaged before, if not sorry to inconvience you. I think it's strange that we would have the same Dr and simular results. Best of luck to you. I am in the process of switching to ryn too. Hoping for insurance approval at next appointment 10/9.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Whooooooooooo Hoooooooo!! I'm approved!! Will let ya all know when my big date will be...soon I hope!!!

Hugs

Charlene

Congratulations! Let us know when you get a date!!! Will you be another SMASHING pumpkin??:embaressed_smile:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I hope so!! The insurance lady told me 10/29 but thats a wednesday and I was told my dr does surgery on monday and friday.....I'm ready to smash some pumpkins hehe...

Hugs

Charlene

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congrats on the aproval. That is what I am waiting for. I have one more Dr. visit and then the waiting begains. I haven't had any weight loss surgeries yet or any surgery for that matter and am very nervous about that, but I am so ready to do this and get slim and healthy.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congrats on the aproval. That is what I am waiting for. I have one more Dr. visit and then the waiting begains. I haven't had any weight loss surgeries yet or any surgery for that matter and am very nervous about that, but I am so ready to do this and get slim and healthy.

Good luck! Where are you in the process?:crying:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×