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I had RNY in 2012, lost 103lbs. I regained to 214 and maintained that until I had my two children. Now I'm at 243. I recently had an EGD done to assess for a fistula, because no matter what I do I just cannot lose the weight I've regained. Well, there was no fistula and my pouch has not stretched, but my stoma has completely widened, I have no restriction anymore. My surgeon just recommended me for the overstitch procedure however he doesn't do it nor could he give me the name of a surgeon who does. I didn't think finding a surgeon to do this would be so difficult. I'm in the Buffalo, NY area. Can anyone offer me a physician that's anywhere near me? Even a few hours drive is fine.
Thank you to anyone who can help!
I recently had an EGD done to assess for a fistula. Well, there was no fistula, but my stoma has completely widened, I have no restriction anymore. My surgeon just recommended me for this procedure however he doesn't do it nor could he give me the name of a surgeon who does. I'm in the Buffalo, NY area. Can anyone offer me a physician that's anywhere near me? Even a few hours drive is fine. I just can't find anyone.
on 8/14/18 8:18 am
Hello everyone,
I had VBG in 2004 . I had an endoscopy done about a month again. They said that my staple line is hehiscence and my stomach pouch is dilated. Has any one had a revision from VBG to another surgery?
Thank You,
Natalie
Thanks for the update and your opinion. Its greatly appreciated!! I hope your feeling well and would love to hear about your progress 
There's no shame in asking for help ! Please look into it , it will make things easier on your back too .
I am two weeks out from band to bypas so fat so good . I heard too many negative things about sleeve that just made me nervous , so I choose rny I wanted this to be the last one for me .
oh I forgot to mention that I am in Tampa and TGH is the hospital that reached out to me. Dr Michel Murr was my doctor and now I have to meet with Ashely Mooney because Dr Murr was going to another hosptial in Tampa but could not tell me because of his agreement with leaving TGH. So he said I could find him if I wanted to stick with him for the revision. I am going to give Dr Mooney a shot and if I dont like her I am going to go to Memorial.
Oh yeah I told him I had not been back to his office for years because I was embarrassed because of the regain and he said the band is good for a few years and that's it . He said he wont even offer them to his patients anymore and he has done sooo many revisions.And now with esophagus issues, he is being proacive and calling everyone to get checked. I lost 58 pounds total with it but regained about 35 back. So I just felt like oh well this is it ,I am getting heavy again ,and out of the blue his office called me now I feel like I have a second chance.My first surgery was with Cigna and I remember having great coverage with them but I switched because my company offered UHC a little cheaper than the Cigna one.
Dont be stressed , just reach out to Cigna and let them know that you have heard of problems and what would they cover if you do a revision.Hopefully if you mention the fact that its causing problems, maybe a revision will be covered. I remember asking Cigna in 2010 that if I opt to remove it what would happen and they said I would pay BUT if it caused health problems they would cover it. Keep me posted, I am thinking about ya!!!
Wow, so your doctor actually was proactive in informing you there are issues!? That's awesome! It's exciting news for those fighting doctors to even consider there are issues caused by the band. Maybe they are all starting to catch on that the band was not a very smart invention after all. :)
Also, UHC is super solid for covering the revision 100% and it honestly gives me some hope with Cigna. Have you lost significant weight or was the band unsuccessful for you? I don't know if the amount of weight lost is or is not a factor, but I am hoping my long term health and success is the priority here. I worked damn hard to get here and don't want to balloon as soon as this thing comes out. :/ SO stressed!
Thank you for responding. I think you're right, I think I should just go straight to the bypass and BEHAVE this time. And true about unforeseen damage, I hope there's nothing but they are going to review it on my next visit.
