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No, it's a fad diet. You can't "reset" your pouch. Instead, go back to basics of protein first, followed by non-starchy vegetables, use a food scale to measure your food, don't drink with meals or 30 minutes afterwards, minimize/cut out alcohol, sugar, processed food, and simple carbs, use an app like MyFitnessPal to track your calories, and drink a minimum of 64 oz of water a day.
What kind of revision did you have done. I had GBP in 05, band over bypass '12. Now looking to have band removed and get a revision but the dr.s I've seen say that there is no practical revision for GBP yet they post revision options on their websites and allow me to come in for a consult knowing that they can't do anything---I'm a little frustrated.
I'm in a similar situation except I had the band put over my bypass and that was a waste of time and money. I've talked to a few Drs and they let me come in for an appointment to only tell me that there is nothing they can do to revise gastric-by pass. I know that my issue is with my stoma, I'm starving every 2-3 hrs.
Hi, which Dr. did you revision? I had gastric in '06 and band over bypass in '12 which was a terrible idea. I'm having it removed but also interested in a revision but every Dr. I've talked to says that there is nothing they can do to revise a gastric bypass. Is anyone familiar with a Dr. in the Baltimore area that actually do revisions?
on 9/28/18 3:23 am - WI
Most insurance companies have a one WLS per lifetime clause. If you have some sort of mechanical failure of your original surgery they might pay to repair or revise it.
Have you gone through testing to see if your original surgery is still working and intact? That will be required before you can get a revision. If everything checks out medically with your original surgery it will be very difficult to get your insurance to pay for a revision. It can be done, but be prepared for fight.
HW 270 SW 236 GW 160 CW 145 (15 pounds below goal!)
VBG Aug. 7, 1986, Revised to RNY Nov. 18, 2010
That's awesome they will cover it. I had it 2/5/05. I don't have any complications other than my stomach being stretched not sure if they will over it that. I heard about the bypass reset diet. I need to try bc I'm gaining weight which is why I wanted a revision.
Good luck!!! I hope everything works out.
Thank you for your help! I know that's a tough one to even answer. I have UHC. I will call.
