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Hello all! I am new to obesityhelp.com
I had a sleeve surgery done 12/2011. I lost A LOT of weight, going from 314ish to 179lbs. I never got completely to goal but I was HAPPY!
Well, depression, childbirth, loss of my mother, thyroid issues, and bad habits and i'm back up to 269. I've been trying and trying to find stories from people who have revised to RNY for regain, however most of what I come across is due to reflux issues.
Has anyone had revision to RNY because of regain? I'd love to hear your stories. I'm scheduled for my conversion on 5/22/19.
My test results showed severe GERD. Additionally, damage to my esophagus, a hernia and other issues.
I feel like at this point there is hope for a cure and more weight loss. I have a date of mid-May. I pay alot for my insurance from work. I glad it will deal with this issue.
I am tried of feeling like.....
Just heard the dr requirement is 6 months then apply for surgery. So I am looking at late September.
I am scheduled to have it May 10th (not overstitch, but similar procedure). My Dr. said that they can do this again if stoma stretches out again, so it sounds like they expect that. I also had RNY 6/2010 and have gained back almost all the weight. :-(
There is a safer version of the DS out known as SADI or SIPS. It is still considered investigational by insurance and the ASMBS, but seems to be effective for the weight loss without as many of the known side effects of the DS.
There are endoscopists who are also doing a TORe procedure. Transoral outlet reduction (TORe) The TORe procedure, also known as the gastric outlet reduction procedure, is an EBT specifically for people who have had successful gastric bypass surgery but start to regain weight several years later. Gastric outlet reduction reduces the size of the opening between the stomach and small intestine. This reduces the amount of food that can be eaten, promotes early satiety and portion control, and results in weight loss. Mayo Clinic researchers have demonstrated that in some cases, over-dilation of this opening is responsible for weight regain after gastric bypass surgery. This procedure is nonsurgical and is performed in the endoscopy lab.
One of our endoscopists is doing it where I work and has had really good results. She makes the stomal opening smaller than it was when the bypass was done. Less invasive, and some insurances will pay for this. Just a thought.
What was the issue for ins not paying ? Does your plan not cover it etc?
So sorry you had so much go wrong . Keep your head up.
Hello,
I often wonder why drs give the sleeve to anyone over 300?
Because every time I watch 600 lbs life they revise, the sleeve with in the year.
Also why does he not do the switch on people at 600?
Gerd is also something I swear everyone gets. The things they do not tell you at first.
My dr said 3 to 6 months if they approve it. What about you how long? Why does that dr get so
mean about losing before ? We know it is for the best but heck who can stick to a diet without any restriction anymore qeez we just need at little help. Let me know when you get approved.
Hi,
According to my research the revision rate is 25% to 30% for the sleeve. That doesn't take into account people who just give -up. I am happy you are taking this step for your health.
As for me, I am happy regarding the possibility of fixing my GERD and losing more weight. Life will happen. I will keep fighting .
How long will take you to get a surgery date?
