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Hi i had ryn in 2002 now Ive gained all back.Looking to do a revision.Does your insurance cover the tore?
Hi WLS Family.....it's been 21 years since I had my gastric bypass. I initially lost about 180lbs and in 21 years have gained, lost and gained again about 70lbs, lost 50, gained 50, etc. I'm still at an over 100lb weight loss, however, I suffer from a rather large abdominal hernia, and I can't have it repaired until I loose 50lbs again. My hernia surgeon suggested I get a revision to my gastric bypass.
I have found a bariatric surgeon, who suggested switching me to a duodenal switch. I'm looking for anyone else who's had the DS after gastric bypass, and what is your experience. What should I expect? Anything that can help me prepare for this change.
Thanks for your help and I hope everyone has a fabulous day!
Howdy!
After speaking to the surgeon yesterday, I have decided against revision. He said my only options were gastric bypass or SIPS. He said it would be considered a high risk surgery. I felt it was too invasive (I had a twisted bowel in 2012, not sure if related to the sleeve, but it was the worse pain ever!) And I am going to just stick to WW, which I have had success at. I may look into weight loss medication, but, I will discuss with my primary care physician first. I feel like the surgeon tried to brush off concerns. I think there is so much money in WLS, they has become like salesmen. But, that probably isn't uncommon for any business.
I wish you well!!
Joanne
Hello,
I have not made a decision yet, I was just able to get a referral back to my original Doctor that did my RNY surgery 19 years ago. I have to attend a revision seminar first. I am hoping they do either the TORe or the ROSE revision. I have researched both and they both seem to be less evasive and I can potentially lose up the weight that gained over the years. I am still going to go to a Nutritionist and get a hormone panel done, and continue to try and lose the weight on my own, but I am still going to check out the procedures and also get my pouch checked for any scare tissue etc. Good luck and let me know what you decide or find out.
Thank you for the reply, i researched the TORe and the ROSE, and they seem much less evasive as a full revision. This is very encouraging. I actually have an appointment and referral to the Doctor that did my original surgery. I have to attend a seminar for revisions first, but hopefully they do one or both of these types of revisions.
Hello!
- Just curious if you made a decision. I had the sleeve in 2008 and did pretty well for years, but Covid threw a wrench into so many lives, that I felt like dieting was pointless. So, I put on 40-50 pounds and am looking at a revision. The weight loss surgeon only offers the SIPS procedure. Not a whole lot of info on it out there.
- Thanks!
- Joanne
I am going through a regain, and this time I can't stop it. Keto no longer works for me. I had a hysterectomy a few months ago which kicked off menopause, and one of the medications I am on causes weight gain. I also know my pouch is stretched out, but I do not want to have a revision surgery. My doctor thinks Wegovy might be a good candidate for me. I've been doing a lot of research, and it does seem to be a successful treatment for weight loss, but the reviews are all over the place regarding symptoms and I can't find any reviews for anyone who tried it specifically to address regain after WLS.
TIA 
Pre-RNY Weight: 280 lbs (09/14/05)
Lowest Post-Op Weight: 140 lbs
Starting Ozempic Weight: 180 lbs (08/26/22)
Week 1 Weight: 174 lbs (09/02/22)
I had RNY 13 years ago and had weight gain over the recent years. I had a revision in December 2021, the TORe procedure, and it gave me exactly what I needed. I am now down 60 lbs and still loosing (almost at my lowest from RNY) and very active again and happy. Best decision I ever made. It is like when I originally had the RNY with restriction and I am not hungry. The procedure is done like an endoscopy and you are home the same day.
