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Hello White Dove,
Your advice is what I was going to say also. You don't need more surgery.WW is how I lost my regain. It was 60 pounds I had to lose and I lost all of it, by reconditioning my brain.. I never miss a meeting.. things that you know, its great to learn them again, maybe this time it'll stick..
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I had GERD. I had the sleeve done in 2016.
this year I started having pains in my abdomem.
Come to find out I had a hiatal hernia. I was referred
to my doctor. Now I am almost three months out. The recovery: NO APPETITE WHAT SO EVER! It was hard for me to drink a water and jello. My husband would go to Sheetz to get ice chips for because those were my favorite. I had for myself to sip on chicken broth or any clear both. That was for 2 and 1/2 weeks. Puree stage (which think we all hate) I did a little better because I could have cream of wheat and the protein shakes. Me n the shakes did not get along at all. I had to force myself to drink. I drank so many before surgery that after surgery but my body said oh hell no! Lol. Now I'm on a soft diet. Physically: you be tired you need help. I had an emotional breakdown.
I don't think I would have done it given the severe severe pain that I had. Plus I had a hemorrhage and landed back in The hospital for a transfusion. My original surgery was 22 years ago. I regained all of my weight back after 17 years. I also know I would not be able to lose weight on my own as it would take years and for me to star e myself in 800 calories a day. Not sure i will lose much after this revision. Lots of risks and I've read horror stories from othere who have under gone 5-6 surgeries after their bypass. Do lots of research. Make sure someone will be there for you if you have issues and that they will immediately act on your behalf and take your complaints seriously
How did it go? How much more did u lose after the bypass?
Same here! I had my vsg done 2010 lost 100 lbs now here I am fatter then before and my ins won't cover DC or saddie only bypass , and the dr said I will only loose Maybe 20 more lbs but need it done because of gerd. I want the saddie
is there anything I can do to get my insurance to pay? I have united healthcare?
How are you doing? Have you spoken to your doctor about your interest in revision or possibly trying a pharmaceutical alternative? There are so many now! After seeking help with my knees Dr. only x-ray'd and insisted getting weight off would help. After discussing prescription alternatives finally the only one that was appropriate for body was Wellbutrin/Naltrexone also known as Contrave. It has made it so much easier to say no to overeating and bad habits and I'm losing finally.
Something to consider is that with every surgical intrusion to your abdomen you increase the risk of adhesions and hernias. We have so many avenues of health even before pills or shots...Weigh****chers is just one that has always had a sound program and offers avenues of great support.
Hope you are doing well and busy enjoying your summer. Best wishes for whatever path you choose with your weight journey.
