Hi there,

I have a very VERY long story, but will keep it brief. I was banded in 2010/2011 (honestly cannot even remember) and the band did not work well for me. I was basically "stuck" 24/7 and vomited while eating per the guidelines, which left me malnourished and sick for about 5 years until I learned to get food past my band. My health improved, but the vomiting still occurred periodically. It was then that I started losing weight. I went from 320 to 185 and plateaued there (plus or minus 10-20 lbs****il I found Keto this year and dropped to 165 today actually. :)

The vomiting is now way worse but in waves...nearly every meal, more often than not...and I have been experiencing sharp pains in my port area and central stomach that seems to get worse and more frequent over time (last 6 months or so).

I am in the process of reaching out to a local surgeon for care and revision. I had Cigna when the band was installed and have Cigna once again now. The band was initially approved, first try, after completing the 6 months and exams and so on...

I am not a "healthy weight" for my height (5'5, just under 170). based on that I would not qualify for a NEW surgery if I were to apply. Obviously I do not want to re-gain the weight I FINALLY lost after a DECADE of hard work. Removing the band might cause significant regain, so I want a revision.

Here is my question: When applying for a revision from Lap Band to another type (sleeve, RNY, etc.) will I have to have regained or will I possibly be denied because I am at an acceptable weight? Do they even consider the impacts of regain?

Also any surgeon recommendations are welcome. I reached out to Surgical Healing Arts of Ft. Meyers bc they seem to do a lot of revisions.

Thanks in advance!

-Amanda, 32, Tampa

I noticed you had the gastric sleeve. Why did you have to have another surgery after that procedure? Did they not remove your stomach or did the stomach stretch?? I am so new to the sleeve surgery I am nervous about it.

Hello all,

I haven't written lately but I do come out here and read what's all going on several times a week.

I am scheduled for surgery on August 7th!!! I had my Pre-Op Class this morning and have my Pre-Op physical tomorrow morning. I leave for family vacation on Monday and come back on Saturday then I'm in for surgery on Tuesday. It feels like this week, my last week at work for 5 1/2 weeks, is going soooooo slow. I have a few things to finish up and then I have people covering for me while I'm gone.

Everything is going really well and I'm very excited and nervous for surgery day. I feel a little less nervous this time than I did for my Band surgery. I suppose because I know what to expect...kind of. I'm looking forward to getting through recovery and moving forward into the next chapter. Good things are coming!!

Kelly

Hello,

I had a successful VSG in 2014. However, after a couple of years I regained everything. Tomorrow, I am scheduled for a revision go Gastric Bypass. My surgeon has been very candid with me about the potential for less dramatic weight loss, which is ok with me. I just want to know if anyone out there has had similar situations. Did you lose some weight with the revision? I know it will correct my GERD, but I also hope it leads to some loss as well.

Thank you,

Ginnie

Thank you for not going straight to a "why are you all so mean" post. Honestly I would say almost NONE of the posts giving advice about stopping gain or stalls or whatever is given out of a mean spirit. My posts personally are written out of a hope that you'll understand the desire to help. Also out of the hope that you won't have to go through all the stuff I put my body through before I learned.

I've had two big regains - one 60 pounds and one around 50/high 40's. (Yes, I am a *really* slow learner!) Losing those regains was hard, especially until I started noticing significant re-loss. Wouldn't want anyone to deal with that for any reason.

You've got a handle on it now and I know you'll keep going! Can't wait to see a post that you're back where you want to be. =)