Why is a Sleeve to DS revision considered complicated?
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Revision #2 Dr John Rabkin June 21, 2013; First Revision DS - Dr Maguire 5-18-09; First DS 7-15-2003 Dr Clark Warden = Third time is the charm
I have to admit, I am scared to find out what is going on inside. I put so much trust into Dr. Alvarez-and defended him to my family and friends. I don't know if I failed the surgery or it failed me. So many unanswered questions...
I am going to the nutritionist again this week. I wanted to do their pre-op diet, but I needed pre-diet bloodwork and physical, so I had to wait for an appt. with my primary doctor before I could go on it. So, that is tomorrow and the nut is on Thursday.
Its a protein sparing modified fast and its a b*tch. But, it does help you take off weight fast and get rid of the carb cycle.
On a side note, since this regain, I have noticed some pain in my thighs where my pannus rests. Its quite uncomfortable especially since I have a sit down job. I don't recal this ever being a problem before. It just feels like it is always something, ya know?
Thanks again. :)
VSG TO DS Revision on June 8, 2017.
Surgeon: Dr. Philip Schauer at Cleveland Clinic
Current Weight: 280 lbs
Regained to: 312lbs
Lowest after VSG: 249lbs
Highest Weight ever: 330lbs
Are you sure you need a re-sleeve? You'd need to get a barium swallow done and looked at by a vetted surgeon to have an idea of what's going on.
I don't know if I need a re-sleeve. I feel like I have no restriction, but I don't know what is going on physically.
I will be making an appointment soon for the bariatric center at the Cleveland clinic. If nothing else, I hope they can give me sone insight (pun intended!).
Thanks!
VSG TO DS Revision on June 8, 2017.
Surgeon: Dr. Philip Schauer at Cleveland Clinic
Current Weight: 280 lbs
Regained to: 312lbs
Lowest after VSG: 249lbs
Highest Weight ever: 330lbs