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Congrats! Bypass is infinitely better!
Band-RNY revision age 50 5'4" HW 260 SW: 244 (bf healthy range 23-35%) bf 23.7% (at 137lbs) cw range 135-138.lbl with butt lift and mastoplexy March 23, 2018...2.5lbs removed.
Pre-op-16lbs (size 18/20...244) M1-16lbs (size 18...228) M2-15.6lbs (size 16/18...212.4) M3-10lbs (size 16..202.4) M4-11.4lbs (size 14...191) M5-10.8lbs (size 12...180.2) M6-8.4 (size 8/10...171.8) M7-6.4 (size 8...165.4 lbs) M8-11.6 (size 6...153.8) M9-5.6 (size 4/6...148.2) M10-5.8 (size 4....142.4) M11-4 (size 2/4...138.4) Surgiversary -1 (size 2/4...137.4) M13-2.6 (size 2/4...134.8) M14 (size 2/4...134.8) M15 (size 2...135) M16 (size 2...131.4) M17 (size 2...135) M18 (size 2...135) M19 (size 2...138) M20 (size 2...135) M21 (size 2...138)
agree with lady godiva, particulary if you already have any reflux. a study has come out recently that confirms that 30% odds of worseing reflux with the sleeve. 60% odds of improving with bypass.
Band-RNY revision age 50 5'4" HW 260 SW: 244 (bf healthy range 23-35%) bf 23.7% (at 137lbs) cw range 135-138.lbl with butt lift and mastoplexy March 23, 2018...2.5lbs removed.
Pre-op-16lbs (size 18/20...244) M1-16lbs (size 18...228) M2-15.6lbs (size 16/18...212.4) M3-10lbs (size 16..202.4) M4-11.4lbs (size 14...191) M5-10.8lbs (size 12...180.2) M6-8.4 (size 8/10...171.8) M7-6.4 (size 8...165.4 lbs) M8-11.6 (size 6...153.8) M9-5.6 (size 4/6...148.2) M10-5.8 (size 4....142.4) M11-4 (size 2/4...138.4) Surgiversary -1 (size 2/4...137.4) M13-2.6 (size 2/4...134.8) M14 (size 2/4...134.8) M15 (size 2...135) M16 (size 2...131.4) M17 (size 2...135) M18 (size 2...135) M19 (size 2...138) M20 (size 2...135) M21 (size 2...138)
you dodged a bullet not getting a band, mine permanently damaged my esophagus.
Adhesions are a major complication with lap bands...if you already have them with RNY it would be worse. i know someone who's band caused adhesions between his liver and other organs. there are other revision options for RNY.
more than 50% revision and complications rates with bands on this study.
Band-RNY revision age 50 5'4" HW 260 SW: 244 (bf healthy range 23-35%) bf 23.7% (at 137lbs) cw range 135-138.lbl with butt lift and mastoplexy March 23, 2018...2.5lbs removed.
Pre-op-16lbs (size 18/20...244) M1-16lbs (size 18...228) M2-15.6lbs (size 16/18...212.4) M3-10lbs (size 16..202.4) M4-11.4lbs (size 14...191) M5-10.8lbs (size 12...180.2) M6-8.4 (size 8/10...171.8) M7-6.4 (size 8...165.4 lbs) M8-11.6 (size 6...153.8) M9-5.6 (size 4/6...148.2) M10-5.8 (size 4....142.4) M11-4 (size 2/4...138.4) Surgiversary -1 (size 2/4...137.4) M13-2.6 (size 2/4...134.8) M14 (size 2/4...134.8) M15 (size 2...135) M16 (size 2...131.4) M17 (size 2...135) M18 (size 2...135) M19 (size 2...138) M20 (size 2...135) M21 (size 2...138)
Dr. Luthra, Park Nicolette - Methodist
What clinic are you going through?
Band to RNY 8/16/18
Age: 33, Height: 5'4"
HW: 299 (Pre-LB), RNY Consult: 260, SW: 248, GW: 145 (reached 3/31), New Goal: 130, CW: 133.0
Pre-op: -13, M1: -20, M2: -15, M3: -15, M4: -15, M5: -13, M6: -13, M7: -9, M8: -9, M9: -3, M10:
Hi Steph,
That sounds great!! I'm not sure what date I'm going to go with yet. I have a family vacation coming up and then childcare issues in August. I'm sure I can make something work in August though so hopefully there is a date available.
I see that you're in MN. I am also getting my revision done in MN. Do you mind telling me what clinic/surgeon you're using?
Kelly
Good deal, I'm very confident in my original surgeon and that he will have options for the best outcome. As I would like to have a baby in the next 2 years as well.. and I know my body won't carry a baby in the condition it has been in. I've had the balloon endoscopy 2 times this year already, and he's going to do it again. Yay! lol can't wait! Hope your appt goes well!
A.K.
Have you tried calling your insurance company to verify if they received the paperwork yet? I called mine about every other day requesting a status.
Hopefully the insurance specialist did what she was supposed to do the second time around. Good luck!
Band to RNY 8/16/18
Age: 33, Height: 5'4"
HW: 299 (Pre-LB), RNY Consult: 260, SW: 248, GW: 145 (reached 3/31), New Goal: 130, CW: 133.0
Pre-op: -13, M1: -20, M2: -15, M3: -15, M4: -15, M5: -13, M6: -13, M7: -9, M8: -9, M9: -3, M10:
Congrats on your approval! I hope you get your surgery date soon.
I'm getting a Band to Bypass revision on 8/16 so we will likely be surgery buddies!
Good luck!
Band to RNY 8/16/18
Age: 33, Height: 5'4"
HW: 299 (Pre-LB), RNY Consult: 260, SW: 248, GW: 145 (reached 3/31), New Goal: 130, CW: 133.0
Pre-op: -13, M1: -20, M2: -15, M3: -15, M4: -15, M5: -13, M6: -13, M7: -9, M8: -9, M9: -3, M10:
Appt is the 26th. See what they offer. There are several Drs in town that do revisions and then my original surgeon. Surely at least one of them will have an acceptable option.
Are they planning a double balloon endoscopy for you.?
I have had them checked in the past and they were ok. But I do have lab work to do in a couple weeks to check all my vitamin & mineral levels. Waiting a little while after I've had two blood transfusions to do all the testing. What brand of vitamins do you like best??
A.K.
