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My stoma is huge. I'm just weighing all my options right now.
Aimee
RNY 3-1-12
RNY Revision 10-4-18
I usually do a protein shake for breakfast and then a protein and and veggie for lunch and I have been skipping dinner because of how late I get home... my water intake could be better ...
There is the three week stall that usually happens three weeks post op, but sometimes it might be a little longer.
What does your daily menu look like? Are you drinking plenty of water?
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
From what I have seen if this is anything like the ROSE or overstitch procedure most insurances do not cover it and the weight loss has been minimal like 50lbs or less.
You say your bypass is no longer working did a doctor tell you this or are you just assuming it isn't working?
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Thank u so much... I have none in my life that knows what i am gookg thru ... this has really helped
Just keep pushing . Most likely you are still losing inches try taking your measurements . It will pass , our bodies try and hold onto the fat , it will pass
- Hi everyone .... I m very new I am usually the person just reading everyone else's story and never commenting well I had the lap band back in 2012 got down to my lowest weight of 240 my band slipped in 2016 and started gaining pounds from then I got back up to 303 recently got the gastric sleeve on July 23rd 2018 and I'm at 267 ... my problem is I'm stuck im not losing weight for the past 2 weeks I have been at the same size and I have no one to talk to about it... I feel so discouraged I don't know what to do... I am eating healthy and exercising 4 to 5 times out the week ... can someone give me some incentive on what is happening.....
I have UHC and the company i work for has really good WLS coverage. I want a revision and with 1 call I am approved. They assigned me a case worker through their dedicated Bariatric team and they have been great.All I had to do to qualify is have a high bmi, I do , and I had to have that meeting call with the assigned case worker and the next step is my case manager now want surgery dates. The dr office insurance specialist was floored when I met with her... I was like I am good to go, make the call. So I am taking out the band , covered, in Nov. Wishing you the best of luck.
I took Abilify before my gastric surgeries. I grazed quite a bit and gained some weight while taking it. (I haven't taken it for a few years.) I had my sleeve converted to a bypass. I had horrible GERD and was choking on bile a few times a night. My prescription meds for GERD were of no use. My new surgeon had me do a barium swallow and said the revision would take away the GERD (which it did). I had to lose 12 pounds before surgery and work with a nutritionist for six months, but it was worth it! I lost 29 pounds prior to my revision and have had no GERD. I know finding a good doctor is tough, but don't settle with someone who isn't a good fit. It's very frustrating to seek help and have doctors who aren't receptive.
I've taken klonopin before and am aware of the side effects, but thank you for mentioning your concerns. I have never suffered any ill effects. It's been a lifesaver for me. However, I know everyone has different reactions to their meds.
