Question:
can i have a revision?
i had gastric band surgery in 1996-didn't work.in 2001 i had open gastric bypass surgery.at that time i weighed 370.after 1 year i weighed 240 but never got lower then that.now i weigh 260 and want to have a revision...is it possible? — katwummin (posted on October 30, 2007)
October 30, 2007
Your history isn't that unusual, but I'm not sure what you're asking. Are
you asking if another revision is possible? (yes) for YOU? (only the
surgeon decides if you are able to survive it) to change surgery type?
(assuming you are ok for surgery, yes, but you'll probably have to choose
another surgeon, maybe travel far) Start over with your habits and maybe
another surgery will make you do it this time? (if behavior is the problem,
revision won't change anything).......... So, I'm not sure what you're
asking. I know my surgeon has revised revisions and as many as 4 total
WLS, but sometimes he will opt out if a person has been mangled by another
surgeon. BTW, he defines mangled.
— vitalady
October 30, 2007
First - congratulations on your weight loss! Next - why do you think the
Band didn't work, and you haven't lost weight in 5 years? Something must
have changed in your life - did you lose your momentum and spirit? Not
follw the diet and/or drink as you should? Had some life-changing event
that caused major stress or lost your support system? Just wondering what
your perception of the problem is.
— obeseforever
October 30, 2007
How are your eating habits? Have you gone back to your old ways? If
you're not sure, keep a food diary for about 2 weeks. That will tell you
all you need to know. I agree with the first poster, if you have gone back
to your old habitiual eating, another surgery is not going to fix it! This
is ONLY a TOOL, we have to LEARN to eat correctly for the rest of our
lives, if not, we gain the weight back period. Good luck, God bless and
congrats on the weight loss!
— crystalsno
October 30, 2007
I think your surgeries have been a sucess as they are defined to reduce
your weight and are not always going to take all of your excess weight off.
You have maintained an over 100 lb loss for multiple years and I am sure
your health has improved for it. I would be extremely careful doing
another surgery, You may have not had complications from the first ones,
but could with any additional. I had complications for over a year
following my bypass and ended up only losing about 50 lbs, so I don't feel
as I gained much from my surgery and experiences. Just proceed with
caution!!!!
— teresagrooms
November 3, 2007
Wow, have I got the answer for you. You need to seek a qualified surgeon to
consider doing a duodenal switch on you. That should work. It is just
another form of weight loss surgery. You may have to travel or even go out
of state to get it down. I am in the process of seeking one myself from one
failed attempt with gastric bypass. DO NOT have another gastric bypass
surgery. That obviously will not work for you. Of course, the lapband will
not work either. Only the DS has potentio for you. Go to DS forum here on
OH or duodenalswitch.com and read all about it and see if you have any
interest in this surgery.
— KRWaters
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