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icgayle
on 6/12/18 10:52 pm
Topic: RE: Candy Cane Roux

Oh and there's the vomiting also! ???

icgayle
on 6/12/18 10:50 pm
Topic: Candy Cane Roux

Hi, I am 9 yrs post Roux bypass. Maybe 4 years out I started gaing my weight back and was having severe ulcer and constipation/ diahrrhea problems. I was diagnosed with acid reflux and IBS. SO I did the Carafate dance back and forth still battling my weight gain (never reaching my goal loss) the past 3 years I started having almost constant burping issues. Some mostly dry but quite a bit wet. Then last year I had to go to the ER for ABD pain and was referred back to a batiatric surgeon. (mine retired) for a fistula that was found. Back to the Carafate dance ff to today. Its still there and we have started revision talking. Back to the Dietitian and so on but no specific mention of the "Candy Cane" theory. New insurance but Im scared they wont approve me!! BCBS The other thing is ive recently started a new job so Im concerned about downtime for the revision if it is approved. This does sound like what would resolve my issues but you know what they say about self diagnosing through the web!!! Any answers or suggestions would be much appreciated!!

MyBariatricLife
on 6/12/18 9:40 pm
Topic: RE: How much weight did you lose after RNY revision surgery?

Well, the SIBO protocol did not work. I will have to repeat it.

I did speak with a bariatric surgeon today. She does not do revision surgery but I wanted to get her opinion of revision surgery for what I am trying to accomplish. She said that she knew very little about it, told me I looked great (I sure as heck don't feel great), and said that I may be ahead of my time with my thinking BUT based on what she knew she would not recommend it because it could cause other problems.

I may check with a few other surgeons to get their take on it. I've already been approved quite some time ago for the surgery in MX but this is not something that I am jump into.

Living larger than ever,
My Bariatric Life

Dizzy

christian0728
on 6/12/18 2:57 pm - Easton, MD
Topic: Ready for a revision

Hello all! I just found out that my lapband has slipped so I've decided to get a revision to the sleeve. Any advice????

Thanks

Have a blessed day!!
such_a_pretty_face
on 6/11/18 4:24 pm
Topic: RE: Bleeding marginal ulcers

Where are you in Louisiana? Nearest big city?

stacyrg
on 6/11/18 3:59 pm
VSG on 05/12/14
Topic: RE: bypass after sleeve..recovery time

2 weeks. Surgery was on Friday July 1 and I went back to the office on the 18th. I was working from home before then as I have a desk job.

unit35
on 6/11/18 3:18 pm - CT
Topic: RE: bypass after sleeve..recovery time

How long were you out of work ?

Amboline
on 6/11/18 3:15 pm
Topic: RE: Bleeding marginal ulcers

I'm pretty certain insurance coverage won't be a problem. I just found out a friend of mine is having gastric bypass done in Little Rock by a highly recommended surgeon. I'm not sure he's an option, but I really don't trust Dr. Barnes. He scares me. Most of these complications aren't his fault in any way, but the ones that are turn me off of him completely.

such_a_pretty_face
on 6/11/18 3:09 pm
Topic: RE: Bleeding marginal ulcers

You have a choice! You get to choose your surgeon. Inquire with your insurance who would be covered under your plan then you can narrow down who YOU want. You could even choose out of network.. just know that your insurance would not pay at the same rates. Never let your GI or PCP choose your speciality physician for you.

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