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on 3/31/21 6:57 am
I went from a sleeve (5 years ago) to a DS. I lost weight the first week. Nothing since, and I mean NOTHING.
I don't know what to do.
Has anyone experienced this?
Can you tell me who your dr is? I am currently talking with TLC about Overstitch but have to do the endoscopy first to see what we are dealing with. I live in Katy as well.
VSG: 5-10-10, Dr. Aceves, Mexicali; RNY: 1-17-17, Dr. Snyder, Houston
VSG SW 180, LW 118; RNY SW 150, GW 120
Hi BrandiGirl: I have had significant arrhythmia issues with my heart since I was in my 20s and had 3 separate ablation procedures to "fix" those. I still have frequent skipping (PACs and PVCs and brief tachy runs). In addition, my resting heart rate has slowly been decreasing over the past 3 years. My electrophysiologist and my cardiologist are aware and no one seems to upset about it. If it keeps decreasing, I assume eventually I could end up with a pacemaker but I'm not going to worry about it until the time comes. All that said, I had RNY less than 7 weeks ago with all that history. My heart docs both were fine with it and one said it could help with some of my symptoms (could, not would). While I can't comment directly on what your doctors will say with regard to you, if my experience is an example, then you will likely be able to go ahead as planned, although you may be required to see a cardiologist to get cardiac clearance first.
I, too, would like to hear from someone that has had this procedure.
Thanks!
Update:
My doctor is currently trying to get my insurance to approve a "conversion" instead of a "revision". My main concern now is not only do I not know anything about RNY surgery and life afterwards, but I keep reading how people do not lose weight with second surgeries like they do with the first!! It worries me I could be going through such a HUGE life change to not lose much weight. Just a worry in my head as this process continues. Any advise or input is welcome :)
Do you mind if I ask which surgeon and where they practice? Im looking for a surgeon to do revision and am having a terrible time finding one that will do it.
Not sure where to post this or if there is anyone who can help. I am in the process of trying to qualify for revision. I found out today that my ECG I have Sinus Bradycardia with otherwise normal ECG. I am now wondering if this will disqualify me for surgery? The resting heartrate should be no lower than 60 and mine is 58 so not terrible (if that matters). Any input would help ease my mind. Thank you!
Looking for any help I can get!
I had RNY twelve years ago and went from 363 to 195, but fluctuated most of the years from 220-240 but now I'm back over 300 and at a loss for what to do. Every time I lose twenty pound's I put back on thirty, I've had some good results with extended Whole30's and feel amazing while doing it but can't stick to that forever and for the life of me I can't seem to practice moderation. I'm either 100% clean or a human trash compactor. I feel like a total failure that I have put back on this much weight, in 2019 I did 120 days of Whole30 and was 245lbs, now I'm over 300 two years later!!
My original surgeon was Dr. Lautz in Boston, I went back to see him earlier this week and he offered me two options. Conversion to DS which would be done in two procedures with 3-6 months in between them or a bypass distalization.
From what I am seeing here people don't get great results with the distalization. But the thought of further reorganizing my insides is terrifying, Dr. Lautz stressed how serious this procedure and it seems drastic.
I'm 42 with a seven year old son and I'm scared to do something that will cause be to be sick and lose time with him. However obviously I'm not living my best life at this weight.
Has anyone had luck losing on their own after such a big gain?
Can you share your experience of going from RNY to DS, the good the bad and the ugly?
I've only just begun.. revised VSG to DS on 2/18....chose DS because it is the best option and needed for bile reflux. My sleeve was not touched during the revision, so recovery hasn't been horrible aside from nausea and gas issues.
VSGtoDS ... Revision 2021
YouTube Channel link-> @AddyJoeTV - Male 5-10 ... VSG Veteran
VSG 11/2013- SW: 295 LW: 179 GW: 185lbs
Revision VSGtoDS 02/18/2021 .. Revision: 235lbs CW: 197lbs
Gallbladder Removal/EGD w Balloon Stretching 05/27/2021
Dr. Jon Bruce, WakeMed Bariatric Surgery Specialists
My revision was approved because it was for bile reflux gastritis ... weight loss will come obviously, but there are other reason to explore.
VSGtoDS ... Revision 2021
YouTube Channel link-> @AddyJoeTV - Male 5-10 ... VSG Veteran
VSG 11/2013- SW: 295 LW: 179 GW: 185lbs
Revision VSGtoDS 02/18/2021 .. Revision: 235lbs CW: 197lbs
Gallbladder Removal/EGD w Balloon Stretching 05/27/2021
Dr. Jon Bruce, WakeMed Bariatric Surgery Specialists
