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July85, I identify with your position. Do you belong to a support group? I don't and feel that is one negative. Perhaps we both need too reach out to one -- even if it is just a basic weightloss support group like WW or First Place or Overeaters Anonymous.
Have you read and tried the 5 day Pouch Test? I also suggest reading, "Day 6:Beyond the 5 day Pouch Test".
My nephew had a sleeve recently and had significant problems. One section was just too small and he could not keep anything down (water, protein shakes, nothing). He also had a leak. He was in the hospital for a while and had to undergo a few procedures including inserting stents and removing stents. He is fine now, but with any surgery, there are risks.
I pray you are able to find the answers to reach your goals.
God can move mountains -- even ones of flesh.
Success is being Kingdom Fit -- healthy enough to do whatever God calls me to do when he calls.
I am going to be extremely honest!! I need help!! I had the sleeve done almost 3 years ago. I went from 297 to 184. In the past 9 months I have gained 20+ lbs. My Gerd is absolutely out of control. I take the highest dose of Protonix and eat Tums and still little relief. My surgeon suggested a revision to the BYPASS but I'm nervous. Even at my lowest weight of 184 lbs I STILL had heartburn so will the revision to lose weight again even really help?? Has anyone had the revision done and had their Gerd cured?? Also how much weight did you lose after the revision?? Thank you in advance :-)
VSG 8/28/17
KEEP ON, KEEPING ON
I've gained back, tried to get back on track several times but I keep going back to over eating.
I'm 9 years post op and I can now eat a big mac with ease...
pretty sure I've stretched my beloved sleeve.
my question is... what are the risks of an endoscopic sleeve Procedure? Can you develop a leak?
anyone here developed serious adverse effects?
yes you can develop a leak with a realer right just as you could with a virgin sleeve.
the real question here is what is going to keep you from overeating you resleeve and stretching it out?
are you in therapy to discover why you continue to overeat? If not I would begin therapy before I had are sleeve.
have you had any tests to prove your sleeve is stretched?
have you checked with your insurance? Many companies ate going to a one wls per lifetime platform.
Hi!
I'm not sure which procedure they're going to do. It sounds a lot less difficult and invasive as the RNY gastric bypass does. I'm assuming there is no additional bypassing on a revision, just a tightening of the pouch. I'm also assuming it is done laparoscopically, as long as it can be performed that way physically (and on me that would probably work quite well, since I carry my extra weight more from the hips and legs than in my stomach area).
I have a lot of questions to ask the case manager when we chat next.
Thanks again for sharing your experience and knowledge. :)
I've gained back, tried to get back on track several times but I keep going back to over eating.
I'm 9 years post op and I can now eat a big mac with ease...
pretty sure I've stretched my beloved sleeve.
my question is... what are the risks of an endoscopic sleeve Procedure? Can you develop a leak?
anyone here developed serious adverse effects?
Hello, I posted my question a long time ago. I haven't been on this site in a very long time. I hope you are doing well. How did your revision go? I'm sorry you had complications.
Tammy
Hello everyone!
I'm brand new here and I need some input. I tried searching to see if a similar discussion has already been posted, but didn't find anything. However, if this is a repeat, I apologize.
I had VSG in August of 2016. It was the best decision of my life. I started at 255 lbs. and got down to 145 lbs. In the past year or so, I've gained back some weight...about 20-30 lbs. I know this is not a significant amount by any means, but I'm just looking to prevent further weight gain. I have been tracking everything I eat and trying to eat my protein first, but I cannot seem to lose weight; in fact, I'm gaining weight.
I had GERD before my surgery but have not had it since. I honestly have no real physical health issues (no diabetes, GERD, etc.). I'm 30 years old and looking to potentially have some revision surgery, but I don't know if I would qualify (in terms of surgeon criteria, not insurance criteria) for any revision procedures.
From what I read, people who got revision surgery seem to have had one complication or another. Is if anyone else is in the same boat (ie no complications but seeking revision)? If so, what procedure did you get (or at least consider)? Do you have any recommendations on where to get said procedures done?
Thank you for your help!
Stomaphyx (stoma fix). It is done under general anesthesia, performed with endoscope. It makes the pouch smaller again with sutures in the stomach. There is also a Rose Procedure, similar to the Stomaphyx. It is nice to meet you as well.
Will do! :)
I've never heard of the StomaphyX. I'll have to look into that. They haven't told me how they'll do it. The dietician thinks it's probably just the pouch being made smaller again, and not any more intestinal bypass. Do you know?
It is nice to meet you!
