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I have UHC and the company i work for has really good WLS coverage. I want a revision and with 1 call I am approved. They assigned me a case worker through their dedicated Bariatric team and they have been great.All I had to do to qualify is have a high bmi, I do , and I had to have that meeting call with the assigned case worker and the next step is my case manager now want surgery dates. The dr office insurance specialist was floored when I met with her... I was like I am good to go, make the call. So I am taking out the band , covered, in Nov. Wishing you the best of luck.
I took Abilify before my gastric surgeries. I grazed quite a bit and gained some weight while taking it. (I haven't taken it for a few years.) I had my sleeve converted to a bypass. I had horrible GERD and was choking on bile a few times a night. My prescription meds for GERD were of no use. My new surgeon had me do a barium swallow and said the revision would take away the GERD (which it did). I had to lose 12 pounds before surgery and work with a nutritionist for six months, but it was worth it! I lost 29 pounds prior to my revision and have had no GERD. I know finding a good doctor is tough, but don't settle with someone who isn't a good fit. It's very frustrating to seek help and have doctors who aren't receptive.
I've taken klonopin before and am aware of the side effects, but thank you for mentioning your concerns. I have never suffered any ill effects. It's been a lifesaver for me. However, I know everyone has different reactions to their meds.
You were also on Abilify?? I was in the pills then the shot for about 9months and I could not stop eating, grazing all day and night. I haven't had a scope yet but I can't get full anymore so I'm assuming my stoma is stretched out. Very angry at my psychiatrist who should have known better than to give me a pill with compulsive eating as a side affect.
what kind of revision did you have? I had my surgery in California and now I live across the country so I never had any follow up with my original surgeon. I was doing great til this past year. I do yoga and cardio religiously, follow my rules take my supplements, and I have to starve myself to lose a pound. It's so frustrating to basically be back where I started. The bariatric surgeon here has yet to call me back so I can make an appt, they want my original records which no one can seem to find as the hospital was bought out. I just want to do something ASAP before my self esteem goes further down.
Aimee
RNY 3-1-12
RNY Revision 10-4-18
Has anyone had a transoral outlet reduction? What are your experiences? Did Insurance pay?
im debating my options as my bypass is no longer working and I had a huge weight gain. Thanks
Aimee
RNY 3-1-12
RNY Revision 10-4-18
I don't want to sound like an alarmist or throw a negative at you, however, when I saw that you take Klonopin which is a Benzodiazepine, I freaked out. My experience with it left me pretty screwed up. It is powerful. It is a monster to withdraw from. From what I've read about it, it can be dangerous and has a whole host of unhealthy side-effects.
Hi, i had VSG on 6/11/18 and had so many complications. I was converted to a RNY on 8/20/18. I was in the hospital off and on for 27 days. First my stomach twisted. Imagine wringing water from a washcloth. Well that is what my stomach did. Dr. went back in and repaired that. Next i developed a stricture mid stomach. Tried dilation then a stent. The stent was awful. I could not keep it in for more than a week. Once the stent was removed, i was converted. Its been a little over 2 weeks now. I'm not sure of how i feel. I was 274 and I am now 208. Even with the weightloss, I can not really say if I do or don't regret this surgery. I researched VSG for 4 years before deciding to go with it. I don't know as much about RNY but I am learning.
I had VBG weight loss surgery 20 yrs ago. I only lost 50 ponds. 10 years ago I lost 200 pounds 10 years ago using a combination Atkins and low fat diet. I only kept it off for a year and regained my weight fast. Now I am in the process of trying to get a revision to gastric bypass.
I would like to know if anyone has had a revised VBG to gastric bypass and how much weight you lost and how fast. Thank you
Thank you so much for responding to my post; it is so helpful to know we aren't alone in this! Please accept my condolences on the passing of your friend. If you ever want to talk, feel free to message me.
It sounds like we both have similar things to work through. I used to take Abilify, but gained a lot of weight. I was on Parnate until May, but it caused me to develop Orthostatic Hypotension (basically, I'd stand up, get dizzy, and pass out). I'm currently on Vyvanse and it does give me a boost in the morning; it hasn't really helped with nighttime eating. I also take Klonopin as needed for anxiety.
My original surgeon for for my sleeve, was a jerk. At a follow up he told me I was a failure and wrote me off. Fast forward two years and my gynecologist asked me to meet with another Bariatric surgeon. Reluctantly I agreed. However, the doctor who did my revision is fabulous. She understood my needs and continues to do what she can to make me successful. Getting the revision was the best decision ever. I don't regret it one bit. If I can curb my eating at night, things would be great.
I hope you meet a surgeon that will listen and help you achieve your goals. You've got this!
I'm going to have to pay cash for any revision I have. My husbands new company has an exclusion for WLS :/
I also self paid for the same reason. I had mine in MX. I suggest you check it out .it is a fraction of the cost and my care was excellent with no complications.i also had major plastic surgery in Mx.
