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I'm worried about vitamin absorbsion after my sleeve to rny revision. I am 2years out n complained to doc about really bad reflux and that i couldnt stand it. He was so sure that it would be no big deal. But of course sent me to an upper gi to make sure since the meds he put me on were not helping. Before i could even set the appointment he called me back saying that my iron levels and other vitamin levels were way too low and that i had to switch to vitamin patches. What worried me is that i was religious about taking my daily vitamins n they weren't working.
Well turns out that i have a hiatal hernia and my pouch healed small so the pressure created repairing the hernia will not resolve my issues do he gave me the options of more meds or revision. He kept repeating he wasnot pushing surgery but that being do young my quality of life would suffer with life long meds that might not help. Im 35.
Im scheduled for revision in oct. i did not want a rny bc it just sounded too scary. Im two years out from vsg n about 40lbs from goal but yeah not losing any more would be a ok if this reflux would stop im going insane. Im on two omeprezoles a day and an ulcer slurry twice a day too. Right now im hungry but afraid to eat it hurts so bad.
I have UHC and getting revision in oct. but they put it in to the insurance as stomach surgery not weight loss. They are doing it for reflux and a hernia im pretty nervous about it. I was not expecting or wanting another surgery.
I have a rare complication called Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia (PBH) that manifested 8 years post-op. I'm under the care of gastric bypass surgeons, endocrinologists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists, and internal medicine. After 20 hospitalizations in 2018, with 8 of them ending with me being admitted, I've had countless tests performed. Dietary modifications and medication management failed, so my doctors are all in agreement that my surgery needs to be reversed. Though there are significant risks to consider -including the possibility that reversal will not correct my hypoglycemia- my current condition can be life-threatening, as it's getting increasingly worse and more difficult to manage.
I was a poster child for RNY surgery, with many obesity-related conditions, all of which resolved after surgery (including my T2 Diabetes). At 5'10", I was 280 at my peak weight. After 7-8 months, I had gone down to 165lbs. I kept my weight off. However, in March 2018, I had emergency surgery to remove food that was lodged in my gastric pouch. Shortly afterwards, I developed PBH.
MANY doctors perform RNY but very FEW ever reverse them, so I am aware of the risks even when performed by a surgeon experienced with reversal. I am looking to put together a list of doctors who have had success in reversing RNY gastric bypass so that I may research my best options. Please post a response if you know of a surgeon or surgeons who successfully reverse RNY. I live between NYC and Philadelphia, but am willing to travel anywhere in the US to have the best surgeon perform my reversal. PLEASE DON'T RESPOND WITH A HORROR STORY ABOUT REVERSAL. I am aware of the risks, but my life is at risk right now and reversal one of my only options.
Hi everyone. It's been awhile since I've been here. I had great success getting banded in 2010, actually lost 240lbs. However, it flipped and was removed in 2014. Since then I've gained back most of the weight I had lost. I'm planning on getting a VSG in January. I've booked the surgery, bought my plane tickets and committed to this course.
Oh wow lady Godiva!
I go next week to see my Surgeon to see about getting a revision. I was hoping to get the sleeve after they take this band out. I also thought that it would be one surgery. I have oodles of issues with re flux and night coughs and it sounds like I might have to have the bypass done also.
I deleted my original post because I realized I was saying the same thing ladygodiva said. I agree with her!
Original surgery: VSG Feb. 2009
REVISED TO RNY FEBRUARY 2016
Height: 5'7"
Start weight: 252. Current weight: 120
Hey - I am booked in to have this surgery as a VSG revision so no personal experience just yet. As the previous poster mentioned there is a facebook group for the SADI-S/Loop which is really quite active. Joining this group helped me to make the decision to go with this rather than the full DS as it does look like a promising surgery.
Hopefully someone will come along with some experience of the surgery & be able to answer your questions.
Good luck with your surgery xx
If you are going in for a revision due to issues with your band then the BMI requirement usually isn't necessary. What does your insurance policy say about revisions?
I know mine said if there is something mechanically wrong or there was a medical reason for the revision that would be good enough. No mention of having to have a BMI over 40.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
