Seeking revision - many questions
I had RNY in 2009. I lost 100 lbs and maintained for 4 years. I was put on medication for depression and anxiety that caused this maintenance to be nearly impossible. Even eating as I had been during maintenance and exercising faithfully I still gained. As we speak I've gained 15# since the end of October. I have RH which is controlled with acarbose and subsequent seizures which are also controlled now. I see my RNY now as having failed because of my now 60# weight gain and so I've called my surgeon to begin talking about revisions.
With regard to revisions, my insurance will cover this but I am unsure about BMI, weight gain requirements, types of original surgery failures considered. I was hoping those of you who have gone through this could tell me your stories.
Thanks!
eli
I had RNY in 2009. I lost 100 lbs and maintained for 4 years. I was put on medication for depression and anxiety that caused this maintenance to be nearly impossible. Even eating as I had been during maintenance and exercising faithfully I still gained. As we speak I've gained 15# since the end of October. I have RH which is controlled with acarbose and subsequent seizures which are also controlled now. I see my RNY now as having failed because of my now 60# weight gain and so I've called my surgeon to begin talking about revisions.
With regard to revisions, my insurance will cover this but I am unsure about BMI, weight gain requirements, types of original surgery failures considered. I was hoping those of you who have gone through this could tell me your stories.
Thanks!
eli
have you had an EGD or anything to show a malfunction with your original surgery? If there is not a mechanical failure,they will usually say it is the patients non compliance that has caused the gain.
