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Has anyone had the Transoral reduction outlet endoscopy? Looking for feedback, thoughts, concerns and results.
Hoping to see an update on how this worked out. Hope all is well.
HW-217/PreOp-210/LowestPostOp-129/CW-185/Goal-145
Height-5'3"
My barium swallow did not show any GERD, so my surgeon ordered a manometry and pH testing which showed I had acid levels 409% higher than normal. I was approved for a revision in a day
Follow the instructions, I started figuring out that the mashed potatoes were so comforting or close to "real food" but still lost 80 lbs in 2012. AS you know from my previous note I have gained much back. Follow the dietary instructions and timeline so that you take full advantage of the amazing tool you have.
Hi Paula, I am new to this forum but reading your conversations with folks gives me some peace of mind. I had the VSG in 2012 lost nearly 80 lbs but still had about 50 to go. I started getting hungry and then discovered that I had untreated PCOS which is causing havoc on the hormones. I am hungry all the time again, just turned 50 and see the chronic illness creeping up. I meet with my doctor about considering conversion to by pass and scared to death. Did you feel any shame, shame that you couldn't get to a healthy weight the first time around?
I wish you the best too, I had my VSG in 2012 and because of hormones with untreated PCOS and getting back into bad habits I am meeting with my doctor about conversion to by-pass. It is scary and especially that you had an hernia repair would bring on more worry. It seems like you are a strong one, I appreciate you and Paula sharing your experiences. I have almost gained all of my 80 lbs back and nervous about it being harder to loose second time around I know if I do this and loose I will continue loosing and not look back. My health issues are becoming chronic at this point. Did the doc give you a percentage of weight you were due to loose on the second surgery? Have you taken care of yourself with vitamins and other nutrition?
I was sleeved on 8/17/16, and I only lost about 35 lbs. My current BMI is 30. I have had severe reflux ever since surgery. I had a recent barium swallow that showed severe gastric reflux. My surgeon wouldn't do anything about it bc I have horrible adhesions from previous surgeries (pancreatic and kidney). I know she felt it was too risky. She is a good doc, but very young. I am now two years out, and I the GERD is getting worse all the time. I went to see a more experienced surgeon this week, and he immediately said I need GB. I agreed as long as once he gets inside of me, if it looks too dangerous, don't do it.
Anyway, what tests did your insurance company require to approve the revision? This won't be for weight loss, but for GERD.
Thank you!
a re-sleeve will not cure either problem. f anything, you need a revision to RNY. I had the same thing and revised to RNY in 2016. My motility has improved and so has the GERD. I'm not cured, but it is noticeably better. Oh, and my GERD diagnosis was sufficient to get the conversion to RNY approved.
This is scarey for me to hear as I am awaiting my revision surgery . I have always heard we have to get our heads right first then deal with the weight , I listen to a pod cast from a a lady who lost tons naturally she always stresses getting right mentally , it's called half size me . Maybe it can help .
I am 1.5 years out from Lap band revision to RNY and I am recently struggling with food choices and experiencing some regain (10 pounds). I have eliminated buying temptation foods, but find myself making excuses and going out of my way to eat. I am not necessarily hungry but approach food like a ravenous animal.
Any advice? Life experience?
Greatly appreciated & many thanks!
