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Hi everyone.  I was able to get my revision from VBG to RNY back in Jan., 2014  Over the last year, I had a complicated recovery.  I had some problems (unable to eat, hole in stomach area that needed to heal, 8 hernias that needed repaired) but I would


Linda K. uploaded a photo 9 years, 8 months ago

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My goal is to keep losing weight and to get more and more active as...

Linda K. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
I made my first goal! - I made my first goal! I am now officially under 300 pounds!! Yea!  I haven't been under 300 for over 5 years.  From my highest weight, I have now lost 35 pounds.  Next goal will be...

Linda K. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
First goal made!! - I made my first goal.  I am now under 300 pounds!!  I haven't been under this weight for almost 5 years.  From my highest weight, I have lost 35 pounds.   I am loving this tool!!!!...

Linda K. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Did I experience dumping? - Today, I tried some potato soup and about 15 minutes later, I felt like I got hit with the stomach flu.  I was nauseated and my stomach hurt so bad.  I felt the chills then felt ho...

Linda K. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Did I experience dumping? - Hi Today, I tried some potato soup and about 15 minutes later, I felt like I got hit with the stomach flu.  I wasnauseated and my stomach hurt so bad.  I felt the chills then felt...

Linda K. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
would you do this again? - This revision(VBG to Total Gastrotomy with Roux-in-Y) was the most difficult surgery I have ever done.  I was in so much pain the first 3 days, I didn't want to move.  I have been ...

Linda K. wrote a blog post 10 years, 2 months ago
2nd time in hospital - Well,I had to go back in the hospital last week.  I went in on February 6th due to severe pain.  Found out I have some fatty tissue under my old stomach that is causing pain and fl...

Linda K. uploaded a photo 10 years, 2 months ago

Linda K. uploaded a photo 10 years, 2 months ago

Linda K. wrote a blog post 10 years, 2 months ago
had surgery - I finally had surgery on Jan 14th.  went to the hospital January 9 because of severe pain.  My i surance had denied my revision twice due to the fact that I didn't have 3 years of ...

Linda K. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
gaining weight right after surgery - Hi everyone,   Has anyone gained weight after surgery?  I had revision surgery on January 14th.  At that time, I weighed 321.  While in the hospital my weight went to 34...

Linda K. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
complications due to leak - I am finally home after spending 2 weeks in the hospital.  I am home with a feeding pump and still on clear liquids due to an internal leak.  I may have to go back and have it r...

Linda K. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
having surgery tomorrow - getting my surgery. It has taken A long time. I ended up having been denied twice and was on my last appeal when i got extremely ill last thursday.  Due to my stomach's old vbg ...

Linda K. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Ready to give up. - Hi everyone, You haven't heard from me for awhile.  I finished all the pre-requisites that I was told by my the Bariatric Surgery Center adn Insurance company to complete.  ...

Linda K. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Denied-for the second time! - Denied by UHC-for the second time and for the same reason.  I don't have 3 years of medically supervised weight Loss under my belt.  I don't understand the denial.  I had a wond...

Linda K. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Deniee-for the second time!!! - Denied by UHC-for the second time and for the same reason.  I don't have 3 years of medically supervised weight Loss under my belt.  I don't understand the denial.  I had a wond...

Linda K. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Denied-for the second time -   Denied by UHC-for the second time and for the same reason.  I don't have 3 years of medically supervised weight Loss under my belt.  I don't understand the denial.  I had ...

Linda K. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
1/2 and 1/2-anyone had half rny and half a ds? - I am looking at a revision of my VBG.  In speaking with Dr. Anthoine, he is suggesting that the stomach area will be shaped like an RNY stomach but the small intestine and the r...
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