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babygirlinokc
Midwest City, OK
Member Since: 09/12/08
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Post Date: 11/12/11 5:14 pm
I have been going back and forth in deciding which revision to have a RNY or DS.   

Plan A, I was told that BCBS Federal would deny me for the DS from Dr. Stewart's  office, from Denton,Texas.  The reason was I had to have a BMI of 35 for 24 months with 2 co morbidity's.  When I had my VSG in 2009 I did lose 30 lbs so my BMI was less than 35.
I guess I will not be getting revised to the DS. 

Plan B, Dr. Lana Nelson from Moore, Oklahoma agreed to revise me to RNY so I'm waiting for approval on that right now.  I have gained weight up to 185.  I have Type II diabetes, high blood pressure and my medications have doubled in dose, since I had the VSG.  Don't know what is going to happen, just doing the waiting game.  

Any revisions from VSGers to RNY?  Tell me about your results please.

I already posted this on the Revision forum, but no I have not received any replies. 

Thanks.    
Getting through my mental issues first so that I can get to my wls goal.  Yes, I'm losing really slowly.                                        
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cge268
VSG (11/11/08)
Member Since: 09/27/08
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Post Date: 11/13/11 4:18 pm
dont have any advice about revision..but really interested i never got to goal..lost 68 to 72 pounds..gained about 30 pounds. lost 12 of those..so im very interested. good luck..
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babygirlinokc
Midwest City, OK
Member Since: 09/12/08
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Post Date: 11/13/11 5:29 pm

I know how you feel.  Thought I was the only one in OK that did not make it to goal with the sleeve.


Best wishes to you. 

Thanks for reading and replying.

Getting through my mental issues first so that I can get to my wls goal.  Yes, I'm losing really slowly.                                        
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joejoe2
Hinton, OK
VSG (02/13/09)
Member Since: 10/09/08
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Post Date: 11/14/11 7:09 pm
Last Edit: 11/14/11 7:10 pm
I don't understand, did you go to wwise in Edmond to have the sleeve?  If so have you been back to Dr. B to see what can be done so that you will continue to lose weight without having to have the RNY.
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babygirlinokc
Midwest City, OK
Member Since: 09/12/08
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Post Date: 11/18/11 7:05 pm
I don't want to go back to Dr. B.  He insulted me by saying to me that I was next to his worst patient. 
Getting through my mental issues first so that I can get to my wls goal.  Yes, I'm losing really slowly.                                        
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Nancee
VSG (10/20/10)
Member Since: 01/14/06
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Post Date: 11/14/11 8:29 pm
I also had a VSG. I only lost 60 pounds. Please keep us updated on your progress. Wishing you the best!
~Nancee~     
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babygirlinokc
Midwest City, OK
Member Since: 09/12/08
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Post Date: 11/18/11 7:07 pm
Hi Nancee, 

Thanks for sharing.  I guess I made the wrong choice with the VSG.  I need more than just restriction.

Yes, I will keep you posted. 

Getting through my mental issues first so that I can get to my wls goal.  Yes, I'm losing really slowly.                                        
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Arliene N.
Stuart, OK
Revision (02/21/12)
Member Since: 01/21/09
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Post Date: 2/5/12 6:27 pm
Hi
I got my Lap-Band in 2009 Dr. Nelson did it for me . I really done pretty good with my band for awhile but for the last year i have been having lots of trouble i get stuck all the time they have taken everything out of my band and i still get stuck . I am going for Revision this month to RYN i have alot of friends that has done so well with RYN. I have BC/BS Fed. they approved it in 5 days. So i wish you all the best in your journey what ever you choose Good luck Dr. Nelson is an AWESOME doctor everyone that works in her office are great people. Arliene N

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