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Tate,
What state do you live in? I had bypass surgery done in 2004, Roux-en-y and I weighed 453lbs. Then between 2004-2007, I got down to 224lbs. In 2011 I started gaining weight, little by little until in 2015 I was 354 again. I then almost died from a perforated bowel. After surgery, I had endoscopy done and Dr. Said my gastric bypass was no longer intact, due to staple line failure. He said I couldn't get it repaired and couldn't have bypass done again. Then, six months ago, I saw online about gastric fistula repairs. Not knowing my exact problem (my Dr was a liar), I had my PSP refer me to Dartmouth Hitch**** clinic in NH. Well, all said, I had gastric fistula repaired endoscopically last week, 8/2/2018. Surgery took 1hr 1/2 and I am repaired and ready to lose pounds again and forever. Same day surgery, no pain, Tate get it done. You deserve the chance. You earned it after first surgery and all the upsetnes wet gained back causes. Let me know if you have a ? or need anything else.
Good luck,
Drew
I had the band for years and then had it revised to sleeve. This week had revised to bypass.. The Dr said most, not all ppl that have sleeve after band have poor results because your esophagus is compromised and horrible reflux
My doctor wanted me to get the band removed asap after discovering it had slipped even though I wasn't having any problems. There is a healing time period of at least 3 months before he would do a revision. My doctor will only do a VSG for me because I don't have a high BMI like I did originally when I started this venture. He won't do lapbands anymore. Funny thing is my insurance will pay for a new lapband but not a sleeve.
For your health and safety, get the band removed. You will have time to make your decision while you are healing.
My experience is your insurance will cover the band removal but not a revision. Not all insurance companies are the same so hopefully you will win the battle. My doctors fought for me but to no avail so I am going to self pay for a VSG.
Hi Shelley,
I was wondering what your status is now. I, too am having symptoms and seeing a surgeon on Aug. 14th to see what he recommends. I had a gastrectomy which showed a wide opening & elongated stomach, which this Gastroenterologist has never seen before. He suspects internal hernia and scar tissue so suggested laproscopic surgery by my Bariatric surgeon. I am 5 years out and 1 1/2 years ago started gaining weight & struggle to keep from gaining more. I too have had several surgeries so scar tissue is probable. Hope you have some answers soon. Take care.
Blessings,
Emma
Hi Ginnie. I remember you from a few years back. Did your surgery go ok? I hope you're feeling well.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
I'm scheduled for a band removal later this month. I think the band is doing some good, but my weight peaked at nearly 100% regain 8 years out. At 11 years out, I have dieted down to about 50% regain. I anticipate revision surgery in October or November.
The sleeve sounds safe and good (I'm a relative lightweight), but I'm scared of regain again. The surgeons assure me that regain is rare with DS, but described a bunch of potential surgical and long-term problems (even diapers!). The DS surgeon would be happy to do a DS if I want, but says it is unavoidably more dangerous than the sleeve.
Are there any long-term band-to-sleeve patients who can tell me about your experiences with with weight loss and regain? After a few years, is the sleeve any different than a lap band would be? If you have stayed at your target weight, how did you do it? If you haven't, what got in the way?
Any other thoughts?
