Question:
Has anyone had a failed Stomach Stapeling and is NOW having RNY????
Any information on this would be helpful. I had the VBG about 6 years ago and I never learned the proper way to eat...lost 80# gained it all back plus and now I am hoping to have the RNY. Anyone is the same boat??? Thanks — Annette W. (posted on July 22, 2001)
July 22, 2001
Annette,
In 1997 I had a VBG done. I did learn how to eat properly and did manage to
lose about 110lbs in 6 months. I have re-gained all that weight plus 25
more lbs. I have since discovered that my band has disappeared, and that
makes my food go straight through my stomach. My Dr was unable to tell if
my staple line was still intact, but to him no band warranted a revision. I
will be revised to a RNY in December.
— [Anonymous]
July 22, 2001
Hi Annette...yes, I had a failed Stomach Stapling about 8 years ago...or
rather, it failed after 18 months to 2 years. I went from 347 to 220
without a lot of difficulty, then struggled and struggled, on every diet
pill known to mankind, including Phen-Fen...then, slowly started regaining.
I didn't have a clue what caused the failure until I started trying to
qualify for RNY with Bariatric Treatment Center...failed the Psych eval and
they said I need to see an eating disorders therapist. And they gave me a
name of one who works with them frequently. Dr. Roberta Toll, Phd...she is
in Michigan...can't find her card at the moment, so email me if you're
interested. She's the best thing that ever happened to me. I had no idea
I had an eating disorder, and it definitely reared it's ugly head about 18
months after my surgery. I've done a LOT of work with her, and regained
control of my eating and of my life and am now scheduled for Revision RNY
on 9/21/01 and KNOW that this time I will be successful. I've already cut
my coffee consumption in 1/2 and plan to eliminate it by September, even
though I work midnites...horrors! Also, started a walking program, and am
starting to feel SO much better. Best wishes. Yvonne
— Yvonne R.
July 23, 2001
There is a great mailing list on yahoo just for this topic that might
interest you.. for failed VBG to RNY; failed RNY to DS. Here's the
address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OSSG-Revision. Here's another one
just for people having revision to the DS:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DS_Revision. Hope you find them helpful!
Good luck to you..
— [Deactivated Member]
July 23, 2001
I had a VBG in 1984, lost 100 lbs., gained 50 lost 30 gained 30 lost 30 and
on and on. Recently he gain in winning, I'm getting older, my knees are
giving out and my blood pressure is winning a new high. I am scheduled for
a revision in three weeks. One problem with the VBG is that there was
absolutely no assist via malabsorption. The other problem (for me) was
support. I am amazed at the help out there now. I was a very lone wolf
with my surgery. I think most people thought I was crazy. Even a few of
my overweight friends. One of those friends had A DS/BD in 1999 and was
instrumental in encourageing me to get a revision. I have to admit I am
frightened of not being successful this time. But with all this support it
will be a lot easier to win this battle. When I had my 1984 VBG my doctor
was very honest in advising me. I had realistic expectations and told him
them I'd be happy too break 200. What I wasn't prepared for was the gain.
Good luck, Donna M.
— blank first name B.
July 23, 2001
I had an VBG in 95, lost about 130 lbs, gained back 65-70 lbs. I am being
revised to Open RNY on 8-20. I still dont know exactly what went wrong with
me. I did work on changing my dietary habits but have always experienced a
lot of nausea with a lot of foods. I began to eat foods that would be
easier for me to tolerate, sans the non better food choices. I cant say if
my VBG failed me, if I had a reaction to it or if my bad food choices led
me to the weight gain. What I do know is that mentally and emotionally I
felt helpless. I experienced overwhelming feelings of guilt and failure
because the weight insisted on coming back no matter what I did. My
faithful, intimate relationship with Billy Blanks and my bike were just not
enough. I am definitely looking forward to my RNY-8-20-01. I want to
overcome these issues as well as continue on my weight loss journey.
— blank first name B.
July 23, 2001
Failed VBG from 84, RNY in 2000. Down 150 lbs in 14.5 months, 25 from my
goal. RNY is totally different, and has taught me what I never learned
with the VBG. See my profile for progress.
— [Deactivated Member]
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