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I did not have the gastric bypass so I am not familiar with it;however, I would suggest that whoever you have do your revision is very skilled in revisions of RNY as they are more complicated. Perhaps ask your question on the RNY board or RNY facebook pages. You might get more replies there.
Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. I am going to try to work my surgery as best I can and if I don't have any success I am going to talk to Dr. K. I went to my own surgeon back in 2015 when I first began to struggle and he simply said to get a Fitbit and move more and that he gave me the best surgery the first time out. He didnt do any investigating and wasnt interested in the fact that I was struggling, despite staying on track with my eating. I eventually got frustrated and began to eat more carbs, which I am now trying to reign in. It's struggle but I never had quite the eating limitations most had early out and was able to eat more than most early out so I think the bigger sleeve wasnt helpful to me. I'm glad that things turned out well for you but Im' sorry you had to come about it the hard way. I really dont want to get another surgery so I am going to do my part. It's just been incredibly hard to reign in the carbs but Ive been gradually lowering them more and more each week and moving more. Thank you again for your input.
Hi there! Yes, I am going to try to work my tool first and see what I can do before I try other options. It's been challenging to reign in the carbs but I'm doing so gradually.
You and I are in similar boats . I am currently awaiting insurance approval for the revision .I was nervous about the bypass too but ultimately decided it's the most effective , most foolproof out there .I can not risk doing the sleeve and having issues. Mentally , physically and financially I feel bypass is best for me . Good luck .
Hi,
I had the lap band in 2008. I never lost more than 30 pounds, starting at 220. Then I had terrible burning in my chest and had to have it unfilled. Gained it all back plus 20. Now I'm considering the bypass, mostly because of the GERD that could come with the sleeve. However, the bypass scares me to death. Also, I'm concerned about nutritional deficiencies in the long term.
If you are someone who has had a revision from lab band to RNY (preferably in one surgery as that's how my surgeon does it), I would like to hear how it went for you and why you chose that surgery and not the sleeve.
I would also love to hear from long term bypass people about their long term complications particularly related to nutritional deficiencies. Is there a way to avoid these?
Thanks so much everyone!
Hi Kelly,
I'm new to the forum (as a revision patient). I'm assuming you had the lap band? I have it too. I was also thinking of the bypass and wanted to know your reasoning for it. Also, is your surgeon doing the removal and revision in the same surgery. Mine is.
Hello all,
As of this week, I've gotten all my pre-work done and weightloss goals met. The next step is the final consultation with my surgeon and then everything will be submitted to insurance for review. Keeping my fingers crossed that it will go quickly and get APPROVED.
I was debating on which revision I was going to get but, after reading and researching options, I've decided that the best option for me is Bypass so that's what I'm going with.
Send positive thoughts my way as I wrap up this part of the journey and hopefully get approval and quickly.
Appreciate it!!!
Kelly
