Thinking about revising from VSG to DS.

Virgie Tschirhart
on 7/15/11 2:47 am - Midwest City, OK

RNY on 12/27/17

Ok, this will be my 3rd WLS. I have started seeing a Therapist and she is going to help me with my issues (eating carbs, lack of exercise, depression). I'm also going to look into getting an appointment to see a doctor about Hormone balances, yes I'm in Menopause.

How has it been for you who had the VSG and revised to DS? Any regrets?

Thanks!

Virgie Tschirhart

Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017

Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2

Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0

Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0

teachmid
on 7/15/11 4:02 am, edited 7/15/11 4:04 am - OKC, OK

Revision on 12/15/10

I revised from a RNY to a DS, so I really can't address your situation, but wanted to say I'm in OKC. Feel free to PM me.

-Gail-
SW 257 CW 169 GW 165

Virgie Tschirhart
on 7/15/11 4:59 am - Midwest City, OK

RNY on 12/27/17

Hi teachmid. Sure I will get in touch with you.

Thanks for replying.

Virgie Tschirhart

Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017

Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2

Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0

Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0

dgb123
on 7/15/11 4:36 am - Fairfax, VA

DS on 03/29/11

Hi. I'm a revision from a VSG to a DS. I had my VSG in 2003. Eight years later I was 50 pounds heavier than when I had the surgery!!! Not good. I was "switched" 3 1/2 months ago. I won't lie: the weight is coming off much slower than I'd hoped, but it is coming off. I'm 54, so I think age has something to do with it as well. Plus I am having trouble getting motivated to do any exercising. Still, I have gone down from a 3X to XL on top and from a 3x/SIZE 24 to size 20 on the bottom, so I'm certainly not complaining!! I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Virgie Tschirhart
on 7/15/11 5:03 am, edited 7/15/11 5:03 am - Midwest City, OK

RNY on 12/27/17

I had my VSG in 2009. I'm going to see if BCBS Federal will cover it. You are doing great. I need to get motivated to exercise. It's been really hot over here in OK to go walking.

Thanks so much for your reply.

Virgie Tschirhart

Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017

Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2

Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0

Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0

dgb123
on 7/15/11 5:55 am - Fairfax, VA

DS on 03/29/11

I also hve BCBS FEP, but I was also had 150 pounds to lose when applying for my DS. Do you really have only 35 pounds to lose? If so, you may have a difficult time getting insurance to cover for such a small number.

Donna

Virgie Tschirhart
on 7/16/11 1:21 pm - Midwest City, OK

RNY on 12/27/17

Is Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal going to cover your DS? I could really lose 40 - 50 lbs that would be great. 135 - 145 lbs for my height would be acceptable. I would be elated.

Virgie Tschirhart

Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017

Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2

Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0

Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0

Lisey
on 7/15/11 10:34 am - Milwaukee suburb, WI

DS on 03/24/09

If you have an obesity-related comorbidty, then your BMI can be 35 and qualify for a WLS. At your height, you would have to weigh 185, which is exactly what I think your ticker is stating. If you do not have an obesity-related comorbidity, then your BMI has to be 40 (about 215 pounds) to qualify for any type of WLS.

HW / SW / CW / GW 299 / 287 / 160 / 140 Feb '09 / Mar '09 / Dec '13 /Aug '10

Appendicitis/Bowel Obstruction Surgery 8/21/10
Beat Hodgkin's Lymphoma! 7/15/2011 - 1/26/2012

Ran Half-Marathon 10/14/2012

First Pregnancy, Due 8/12/14 I LOVE MY DS!!!

Virgie Tschirhart
on 7/16/11 1:27 pm - Midwest City, OK

RNY on 12/27/17

Hi Lisey,

I do have some obesity-related comorbidities high blood pressure, high cholesterol, I take Metformin for high blood sugar, before my VSG surgery I did have Type II Diabetes.

Thanks for replying.

Virgie Tschirhart

Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017

Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2

Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0

Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0

Virgie Tschirhart
on 7/17/11 2:18 am - Midwest City, OK

RNY on 12/27/17

Waiting for some more comments please.

Virgie Tschirhart

Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017

Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2

Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0

Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0

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