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Sorry to hear your issues it could have something to do with your hernia, the doctor repaired mines when he was removing my band and doing my sleeve. l was in a lot of pain but glad he did it all in one procedure.
Congrats on your revision. I too had revision on July 16, 2018. I originally had bypass surgery in 2003, then my doctor suggested the band over my bypass in 2009. Band helped however I was sick continuously. I also have severe spinal stenosis and have had 3 cervical surgeries. I felt getting sick was not healthy and wanted it removed and was doctor said he can do revision after 3 months from band being removed. I had maintained my weight between 215-220, I just couldn't get below 200. Now I'm two months post op and have now gained 7 lbs since surgery. I'm so frustrated, miserable etc., I have no restriction what so ever. I now have a hernia as well which is very uncomfortable and rather large sticking out of my stomach. My doctor did an endoscopy last week said he made my stomach so small and all was in tact. So why am I gaining weight? Why do I have no restriction? He has no idea. I truly feel it has something to do with the hernia. Any suggestions or anyone else have similar?
I had my revision on July 3,2018 l am now 2mos post op, l had a few issues but doing okay. l was banded in January 2011 l lost 80 lbs really loved my band, but l took sick and then the weight came back after 5yrs. I wish you the best on your up coming journey with the VSG.
Yikes! So sorry...yes, that has to be miserable! I get it...I'm scared too....I guess I was nervous before my 1st sleeve and all the surgeries I've had but this (revision to bypass) just seems massive. Glad we have the support of others on here to go through it together :)
I see dr dyslin in arlington. He said more meds or revision to rny were my options. He insisted that the decision was solely up to me. Surgery had risks but meds might not help since i was so young being on so many meds for the reat of my life would impact my quality if life. I am apprihensive about sugery of course but i have to think of long terms effects of my decisions right now. I am afraid of waiting any longer and increasing damage to my esophagus. I have regurgited twice today before noon. It's not fun. Both options are scary. But it's the price i am paying for not taking better care of my body.
That's great...right around the corner! I can't imagine the reflux being that bad. Thankfully w/medication, mine is ok. But I know you can't take medication for life. Which doctor do you see?
I'm in arlington. My revision is on oct 11. I am still 40lbs from goal but am worried about complication from an rny. But there is no way im backing out bc this gerd is driving me insane. I mean everything gives me reflux it got to the point where i thought there was no way it was real. I convinced myself it had to be all in my head. Water shouldnt give you reflux. An empty stomach shouldnt give you reflux.
on 9/22/18 3:18 pm
Hi,
I would like to learn from your experiences on your revision from vsg to mgb.
I am considering to have a revision as yours, but like to know from persons that has already done.
I have almost regain all the lost weight in my vsg after 10 years.
HOpe you can share with me.
Awaiting your soonest comments
Just in case, my email is: [email protected]
Regards
Pedruel
My doc said he gets them approved by putting it as reflux surgery and not weight loss since it is to cure the gerd and primarily not for weight loss
on 9/22/18 11:19 am - Nanuet, NY
I am so sorry to hear all the pain you are in. My surgeon wants to do the revision to solve my Hernia. I have finally resigned myself to that fact. Now I am praying the insurance approves it.
