Hi Gaines39,

Welcome to OH I did not have a revision but have seen many members have success. Most surgeons offer some kind of financial aid options. I would be glad to assist you with finding a surgeon in your area. In order to find the best surgeon for you I would need some additional information. I will send you a PM (private message)

Let's get this going for you

Regards,

Kathy

Member Services

Thanks. I will. I see the doc in January.

BTW....How have you found the revision. I know you need to be much more careful about what you eat and how much (or you get sick).

Hi,

I actually have a statement and question.

When I was trying to decide which WLS I should have, I decides on the bypass. However, after I had my endoscopic exam, I was told that with the bypass I would not be able to get an endoscope to keep an eye on my stomach. I was concerned about cancer. So, I was sleeved Oct. 21, 2016.

I did not lose quickly and I never reached goal. Before surgery, my highest recorded weight was 261 lbs. At surgery, I was 241 lbs. I am 5 ft. 6 in. Due to spine issues, I am not active and I can barely walk. The lowest weight I reached was 171 lbs. that lasted an hour (lol).

In the last 6 months I've had 2 major spine surgeries whichhas meant steroids, pain killers andother meds to control muscle spasms and nerve inflammation. Then of course, my daily meds. I am now approximately 11 weeks out from my 2nd spine surgery. Recovery for this surgery has been very difficult. In addition, I am gaining lots of weight. I now fluctuate from 183 to 186. This is over a 10 pound weight gain!

Aside the gain is the fact I never reached my goal. Although my doc does not believe in goal setting. Me? I do! My first goal is 161 lbs. to make my total loss 100 lbs. Depending on how I feel at that weight, I might consider another 5 or 10 lb. loss.

Why all this information? I am very curious about going for revision surgery. Does revision surgery have specific requirements like the first did? High BP, sleep apnea, etc.? I know all onsurances are different but is the surgery coveredby insurance.

Sorry for being so long winded. I appreciate any info you can share.

Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

Lapband removed 13 months ago

port infection

low bmi patient 31.9

have a sliding hiatus hernia and reflux

have been approved privately for a short limbed Bypass or sleeve

I prefer sleeve less invasive and I'm so scared of bypass and scared of the Acid and GERD not disappearing

thanks. I will be calling today. How did you find out they were the best in revisions?