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I wish you the best too, I had my VSG in 2012 and because of hormones with untreated PCOS and getting back into bad habits I am meeting with my doctor about conversion to by-pass. It is scary and especially that you had an hernia repair would bring on more worry. It seems like you are a strong one, I appreciate you and Paula sharing your experiences. I have almost gained all of my 80 lbs back and nervous about it being harder to loose second time around I know if I do this and loose I will continue loosing and not look back. My health issues are becoming chronic at this point. Did the doc give you a percentage of weight you were due to loose on the second surgery? Have you taken care of yourself with vitamins and other nutrition?
I was sleeved on 8/17/16, and I only lost about 35 lbs. My current BMI is 30. I have had severe reflux ever since surgery. I had a recent barium swallow that showed severe gastric reflux. My surgeon wouldn't do anything about it bc I have horrible adhesions from previous surgeries (pancreatic and kidney). I know she felt it was too risky. She is a good doc, but very young. I am now two years out, and I the GERD is getting worse all the time. I went to see a more experienced surgeon this week, and he immediately said I need GB. I agreed as long as once he gets inside of me, if it looks too dangerous, don't do it.
Anyway, what tests did your insurance company require to approve the revision? This won't be for weight loss, but for GERD.
Thank you!
a re-sleeve will not cure either problem. f anything, you need a revision to RNY. I had the same thing and revised to RNY in 2016. My motility has improved and so has the GERD. I'm not cured, but it is noticeably better. Oh, and my GERD diagnosis was sufficient to get the conversion to RNY approved.
This is scarey for me to hear as I am awaiting my revision surgery . I have always heard we have to get our heads right first then deal with the weight , I listen to a pod cast from a a lady who lost tons naturally she always stresses getting right mentally , it's called half size me . Maybe it can help .
I am 1.5 years out from Lap band revision to RNY and I am recently struggling with food choices and experiencing some regain (10 pounds). I have eliminated buying temptation foods, but find myself making excuses and going out of my way to eat. I am not necessarily hungry but approach food like a ravenous animal.
Any advice? Life experience?
Greatly appreciated & many thanks!
I have been very lucky - no pain whatsoever. They thought I might have a HH, but when he went in found I didn't. The HH repair may cause more pain, or so I have read.
Hopefully you're feeling better today!
Highest weight, 248#
Surgery weight, 236#
Current weight, 138#
Thank you Paula for responding. My revision from sleeve to bypass rny was done this morning. I also had a hernia repair, repaired. The pain on my left side is excruciating. It took almost 5 hours and I feel so exhausted from the past 4 months. I have fears and concerns I've never had before March. I'm afraid of food now since I haven't eaten or drank anything in 4 months. Im glad things are going well for you. Let me know how things are going if you'd like. We're 12 days apart. I have an upper GI tomorrow to make sure all is well. I want my spirit back. Thank you again ??
I was sleeved as well and my diagnosis is a Intussusception in my stomach and intestine. My doctor stated that it was caused from the sleeve. I am currently in the process of appealing my insurance. Not saying its going to work, but this is a "complication" that can happen overtime. This is also a condition that individuals can have without a history of bariatric surgery. Also, like previously stated, GERD is also a condition that tin the long run, can cause cancer in the esophagus. Maybe you can get approval through that. I also have esophageal spasms due to my GERD. They are very painful and will cause narrowing of the esophagus.
I hope you are successful with the approval of surgery. Good luck!
My revision from VSG to RNY was 7 years later, so not right after VSG. But, I am 12 days out and it has been almost as if I haven't had more surgery. No pain whatsoever. I knew the ropes so to speak so getting fluids/protein in has been much easier for me this time.
Highest weight, 248#
Surgery weight, 236#
Current weight, 138#
i had a VGS 2012 and had GREAT results. Since then during the past 2 or so years, I have been gaining weight. I made an appointment with my original Doctor and after a GI with contrast, I was diagnosed with Severe Esophageal Motility and Severe Gerd. I want a revision but the doctor said that a re-sleeve could not be done. The only option is a Gastric Bypass. Has anyone else been diagnosed with this? I have BCBS Illinois PPO and they do cover medical necessary but I don't think these two diagnosis is enough. Feedback is welcome.
