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Hi,
I actually have a statement and question.
When I was trying to decide which WLS I should have, I decides on the bypass. However, after I had my endoscopic exam, I was told that with the bypass I would not be able to get an endoscope to keep an eye on my stomach. I was concerned about cancer. So, I was sleeved Oct. 21, 2016.
I did not lose quickly and I never reached goal. Before surgery, my highest recorded weight was 261 lbs. At surgery, I was 241 lbs. I am 5 ft. 6 in. Due to spine issues, I am not active and I can barely walk. The lowest weight I reached was 171 lbs. that lasted an hour (lol).
In the last 6 months I've had 2 major spine surgeries whichhas meant steroids, pain killers andother meds to control muscle spasms and nerve inflammation. Then of course, my daily meds. I am now approximately 11 weeks out from my 2nd spine surgery. Recovery for this surgery has been very difficult. In addition, I am gaining lots of weight. I now fluctuate from 183 to 186. This is over a 10 pound weight gain!
Aside the gain is the fact I never reached my goal. Although my doc does not believe in goal setting. Me? I do! My first goal is 161 lbs. to make my total loss 100 lbs. Depending on how I feel at that weight, I might consider another 5 or 10 lb. loss.
Why all this information? I am very curious about going for revision surgery. Does revision surgery have specific requirements like the first did? High BP, sleep apnea, etc.? I know all onsurances are different but is the surgery coveredby insurance.
Sorry for being so long winded. I appreciate any info you can share.
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
Lapband removed 13 months ago
port infection
low bmi patient 31.9
have a sliding hiatus hernia and reflux
have been approved privately for a short limbed Bypass or sleeve
I prefer sleeve less invasive and I'm so scared of bypass and scared of the Acid and GERD not disappearing
If you have existing GERD than you should not consider VSG as it may exacerbate it. Instead, pursue an RNY which often resolves GERD/reflux/heartburn.
on 11/30/18 2:16 pm
Lapband removed 13 months ago
port infection
low bmi patient 31.9
have a sliding hiatus hernia and reflux
have been approved privately for a short limbed Bypass or sleeve
I prefer sleeve less invasive and I'm so scared of bypass and scared of the Acid and GERD not disappearing
I'm not sure I've seen that name in the middle, but the first and last people on that list - yes - many times. We see those names all the time among people who have had revisions done. Do a search on this site on those names - they've been recommended again and again. Revisions are supposedly complicated to do, so you definitely want someone highly skilled and who has done a boatload of them!
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
thanks. I will be calling today. How did you find out they were the best in revisions?
You should absolutely consult with a few bariatric surgeons that are highly skilled with gastric bypass revisions. If they're not located near you, call and ask if you can schedule a phone/video consultation. These 3 are the preeminent revision surgeons in the U.S.
Ara Keshishian, MD
10 Congress St, Ste 300
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 818-812-7222
Folahan Ayoola, MD
Denton or Flower Mound, TX
Phone: 940-382-9429
John Rabkin, MD
2250 Hayes St, Ste 610
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: 415-668-3200
I never had much restriction but I lost 70 pounds. I found out later my pouch was twice the size it should be. Now I have to have a revision. I plan on following it to a t even when traveling. I have put protein bars in the car in case we can't eat on time. No more eating out.
Hi. Please help me plan for the surgery. I heard I can not lift for 6 weeks. Does that sound right? I roll over and sit up a disabled person. Will I be able to do that safely or should I try to hire people to help? I have relatives who will come for a short time but not six weeks.
Pain wise, will I be able to go off pain meds in a few days? The worst was the gas in the stomach. Last time I took pain meds for four days but I can not handle hydrocodone anymore. It gives me unbearable headaches and I want to sleep. I also get dizzy. Do you have any suggestions for pain med?
They have to remove the blind loop, check intestines for other issues, tighten the stoma, and make the pouch smaller. I never lost all the weight and three surgeons say my pouch was made too big.
I had 3 surgeons refuse to do the surgery because they say I need someone who specializes in revisions of gastric bypass. Do you all know any surgeons who would do it? I am in Dallas, Texas but can travel. Thanks.
I had one surgeon assistant try to fill my band on the left side... and my port was on the right! I thought he was just poking around until I felt the needle go in. I asked, "What are you doing?" And he said, "I'm trying to access your port." I informed him that it was on the other side. Left that place with a huge bruise on my gut. I'm a big fan of fluoroscopy-assisted band fills! 
Avoid kemmerling, Green Bay, WI
Yeah the port is on my right and I had nothing like a previous scar for them to use so I was just asking because for this top bariatric Dr in our area to be surprised freaked me out a little so I thought I would ask lol.
