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My surgeon said the band over bypass is a complete waste. Turns out my first surgeon did not give me a small enough pouch, so he went in. Gave me a new tiny pouch and reattached the intestines to make sure I had the 130cm removed that they recommend. Anything where they stitch the stoma or staple inside the stomach is a scam. Nothing works except another bypass. Occasionally you can get a DS
Aimee
RNY 3-1-12
RNY Revision 10-4-18
I've rarely met someone with sleeve who didn't eventually go to bypass. The intact small intestine makes all the difference in the world. You're going to be so glad you did it, the weight will fall off compared to your sleeve. Good luck.
Aimee
RNY 3-1-12
RNY Revision 10-4-18
I had my pouch redone on Thursday, my first doctor did not make the pouch small enough. I had slow loss and eventual regain. Now I have a tiny pouch and hopefully it works this time. Insurance did not pay, they usually won't pay for any revision even if it's medically necessary. The total cost was 18k and well worth it! I finally feel that restriction everyone talks about.
Aimee
RNY 3-1-12
RNY Revision 10-4-18
I have severe GERD and am 6 years post op from VSG. My GI dr has suggested a revision or trying a
transoral incisionless fundoplication. I don?t know which one to do. I have gained 20lbs back from my VSG and like the thought of possibly loosing more. But my main thing is I want to help my GERD and regurgitation. My fear with the Mini bypass is the malabsorption? My husbands aunt had the bypass and had to have it reversed because she could not get nutrition (but she had severe health problems before her surgery and after-not related to the bypass) she has a form of MS. Anyone have bad malabsorption and had to have it reversed? If you had revision from VSG to mini did it help your GERD? The other procedure he suggested is making a longer esophagus with my stomach.
Many suggestions would be great. Thanks
Funny because when I originally started considering a revision a couple years ago, I thought no way would I do bypass. It has always scared me. But the more time goes on, and the more I read and research, the more I'm wondering if I should just go bypass. I do not have any reflux issues now, but I do have a feeling I may have damage to my esophagus and/or stomach. Like you, I occasionally get stuck on dense foods, and my band is empty. I have an upper GI Wednesday and I'm so anxious to see what it shows!
I am going to Dr. Colacchio out of Southcoast Medical. I have heard great things about Dr. Pohl as well! Also, I grew up not too far from Putnam. I was just there a couple weeks ago at the Black Dog. :)
Thanks! I think one of the discouraging things is that my support group combines all the bariatric surgery patients, so I have to hear about the patients with the more invasive surgeries (the majority of the group) who lose 30 pounds a month, and of course the males who will lose 100 pounds or more in 3 months. But I'm going to keep fighting the fight because like everyone says, "It's a marathon, not a sprint."
46 pounds in 3 months and 10 ten days is AWESOME!
Really, I know you are feeling frustrated because you want to lose faster. I totally get that, as does probably everyone here! But, honestly, you are doing really well. With my sleeve I think I averaged about 10-15 pounds a month in the honeymoon phase. And I was heavier than you to begin with! You are losing almost 15 pounds a month with your revision! You could lose NOTHING this coming month and you will still have lost more in your first four months after sleeve surgery than I did. Don't compare yourself to the outliers that lose 20 pounds a month. That isn't the norm.
You've got this - you are really off to a wonderful start. You'll get there!!
I feel your pain on multiple surgeries I had 8 major surgeries in 5 years so one of my goals for 2018... was no surgery. Still have a few months to go.
I tried to look up what you are talking about and Dr Google is very confusing on it.
Good Luck.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
I lost a little bit with the band before giving up on it completely, but gained it back with interest. Before I went in for sleeve consultation, I had gone up to 250 lbs. So far it's been 3 months and 10 days, and as of today I've lost only 46.5 lbs. My surgeon thinks I'm at the higher end of weight loss for revision so far. I'm hoping that I haven't lost muscle to add to the amount lost. My clothes are quite a bit looser but not as much as I expected. I definitely expected more actual weight loss on the scale at this point. I just wish I knew the mechanism behind what's happening so that I wouldn't be so hard on myself. When I get discouraged, it makes me want to eat the wrong things.
Hi, Have you had any issues since your revision? Malabsoprtion or anything? Did you revise to RNY or the mini RNY? I have severe acid reflux and my GI said either a revision or he can do a TIF. (basically making my esophagus longer). I am trying to make the best decision on what to do. Is your acid a lot better and are you off your medicines?
