Is this such a thing nowadays? My doctor said that when I had mine done (may 2005) they had been doing the RNY in a portion of the stomach that was stronger and less likely to stretch out so he wouldn't even consider doing a revision for folks that regained. He's pretty strict. I had hernia and hernia revision surgery last year and I lost a lot of weight only to gain it back. How do they even determine whether you get a revision or not. Honestly, when I brought it up to my doctor, he didn't look at anything (I don't know what they are looking for or at). Any suggestions on this? I am trying to get my insurance to cover a diet medication to attempt to lose the regain - Saxenda; because I have worked out and I don't eat that much anymore, but I don't budge. Interested in hearing some feedback on whether anyone else has a doctor like mine. By the way, he isn't my original surgeon so it's not like he's protecting his own work by not even considering looking at everything. Thanks a lot!

Hi Donna!
I'm having the Overstitch on Tuesday!
My original GB was in 2003 and I lost 115 lbs. My lowest weight was 150. I settled in around 170, which was a comfortable weight for me and I maintained it for 13+ years. After having my daughter, then 2 failed pregnancies, the weight started to creep up. Currently, I'm at 230 and am hoping the revision will give me the tool I need to get back on track and get to a healthier weight. Being this weight at age 48 is a whole different ballgame than it was in my 20s. The aches and pains are impacting my quality of life.

Would love to hear more about how you're doing! Maybe we could keep in touch since we're going through this around the same time!

Hope you're doing great!

Melanie

I had RNY 17 years ago and even though I have not gained all my weight back, I have gained! I am looking for recommendations for a surgeon in TN that performs revisions. I have called Knoxville, Vanderbilt, and Memphis and they say they don't perform them. My surgeon has retired. Thanks for any help!

I understand. I have even gone back to Jenny Craig, and Nutri System... but the foods are not really good for me -lots of carbs, not enough protein. Very frustrating. But I refuse to give up. I need to beat this battle and I truly believe it is a lot of work in the mind - my over eating really stems from mindless eating and eating out of certain emotions. It is not necessarily what I eat, but rather why, when and how much.

Hang in there. Stop the gaining if you can. That is a great first step. At least it has been for me.

Unfortunately I also have a big weight gain after exactly 10 years. I can't find a good dietician. They suggest eating carbs etc. crazy. But I only get full with carbs.