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Cautiously_Hopeful
on 9/10/23 2:31 am
WLS on 07/15/22
Topic: RE: Dumping syndrome/Reactive hypoglycaemia

Good morning,

You may want to ask this in the RNY forum. It's the most active board and I know some of the folks there do experience RH, unfortunately. They may be able to weigh in with feedback.

Best wishes.

HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 135

Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5

Glycemic
on 9/6/23 12:47 pm
Topic: Dumping syndrome/Reactive hypoglycaemia

I've just been diagnosed with reactive hypoglycaemia and am trying to get a hold of the condition via diet. What i'd like to know is how many members have this condition post rny surgery and how they deal/cope with the condition. Mine tends to be severe and the symptoms are very hard to control.

If anyone is willing to share their experiences and how they have been coping i would greatly appreciate it.

Jojob1969
on 8/20/23 12:48 pm
VSG on 03/01/17
Topic: RE: Anybody in Virginia researching revision surgery?

I had revision from VSG to Gastric Bypass. It wasn't because of weight gain. I had a hiatal hernia that was causing severe reflux. Even after the hiatal hernia was repaired, I was still having severe reflux. My surgeon did more tests and when he got the results and I met with him, he said the only option to stop the reflux was to revise the VSG to gastric bypass. So I had the revision surgery on 6/23/2021. Gastric bypass was the surgery I originally wanted but I wasn't a candidate for it at the time

BIGGY
on 8/4/23 1:04 pm - Tulsa, OK
VSG on 07/24/12
Topic: RE: Revision Monterrey 8/3/23

Thank for the information. I'll be moving over to the other form.

HW:375 (04/02/12) 
SW:339 (07/
24/12)
CW:244 (11/13/14)

    

    

Cautiously_Hopeful
on 8/3/23 9:47 am, edited 8/3/23 2:47 am
WLS on 07/15/22
Topic: RE: Revision Monterrey 8/3/23

Wishing you a smooth procedure and a quick recovery!

The most active board is the RNY one if you're interested in a slightly more active community! I gather things were very different here when you had your original surgery.

Best wishes!

HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 135

Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5

BIGGY
on 8/3/23 9:10 am, edited 8/4/23 4:18 pm - Tulsa, OK
VSG on 07/24/12
Topic: Revision Monterrey 8/3/23

Today is my revision from a sleeve to a bypass. I hope I don't regret this. I am really looking forward to not taking protonix daily. The bypass is supposed to help with my GERD problems. I feel so new to all this . My first surgery was July 24 2012 so it's been a while . Going to Dr.Barajas in Monterrey N.L mx.

HW after sleeved : 275

SW: 260

HW:375 (04/02/12) 
SW:339 (07/
24/12)
CW:244 (11/13/14)

    

    

Brenda2000
on 8/2/23 4:02 am
Topic: RE: Anyone tried Wegovy for regain?

Hi there Tia! I had my RNY bypass back in 2000. The last 9 years I have consistently gained 6 pounds a year. I feel I need a revision to retighten the anastomosis. Food goes in and is in the toilet 10-20 minutes later. I never have a full satisfied feeling like I used to. I am scheduling an appointment today with a Bariatric Surgeon to discuss. I too was curious about Wegovy and I will do it if I can get it prescribed. My daughter had the gastric sleeve a few years ago (5 I am thinking) and her surgeon suggested she go on the semaglutide/B12 compound (same drug family). She was starting to gain weight back and was panicking. She had such awesome results, that she has already consulted with a surgeon for a mommy make over and has it scheduled. So I am praying that having my revision (which can be done via an EGD, no surgery) and using the semaglutide shots that I will be back to my happy weight of 147. Pre-bariatric Surgery I was 267 then down to 138 settled in at 147, stayed there for years till 9 years ago. Now I am back to 200# and freaking out.

I don't know if this helped you any, but I wish you all the best.

Brenda

waarce
on 7/31/23 5:43 pm - Pasadena, CA
Topic: 18 years after my RNY

Have not been here in a long time. Currently I am suffering from kidney failure and need to lose weight so I can qualify for a kidney transplant. My nephrologist referred for consultation with the bariatric surgeon for an evaluation and, a whole bunch of blood tests, urging tests and poop test were done. I am trying to get this expedited because I don't know for how long my kidneys will continue to work. I do have a living donor but, can be considered for a transplant if the transplant center doesn't clear me. I had my gastric bypass in 02/2005 and low over 175 pounds. Those were the best times but then I started to gain weight again until I reached a high of 293 lbs. So in order to have a life saving kidney transplant I need to lose a whole bunch of weigh. I did lose 34 pounds on my own but is still not enough. The only I know is that I have made and paid my funeral arrangements since I don't know if I am going to survive. I am pushing to have the revision sooner rather than later so I can try to get a transplant.

 

Member Services
on 7/7/23 11:35 am, edited 9/25/23 7:27 am - Irvine, CA
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Geni2016
on 7/4/23 5:03 pm
Topic: Pittsburgh revisions

Hi! Was wondering if anyone knew of a doctor around Pittsburgh that would do revision. I had an RNY in October 2003 which was highly successful, however the last 5 years I put on weight again (50 from my lowest weight). If anyone can help or provide info and referrals I would deeply appreciate it. Thank you!

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