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I think extreme side effects were true years ago, but they do the surgeries so differently now that those side effects are pretty rare nowadays. I don't know if that's true given your type of revision, though - you might want to find Rocky313 on here and ask her. She had an older surgery many years ago - might have been gastric plication, but I'm not sure - she had it revised to RNY at the Mayo Clinic several years ago and was very happy with the results.
and yes - from what I've read here, people typically don't lose a ton of weight after revisions. Around 20 lbs or so - although I'm sure there are exceptions to that.
Hello.
I am in the process of trying to get revision from Gastric Plication to RNY. I had 10 years of success keeping the weight off (normal ups and downs in weight during that time) but over last several years all plus some has returned. Let me say, 100% due to MY poor choices!!
So I began the process of getting a revision surgery. I do have GERD but it is controlled by medications. It did lead to Barretts Esophaus, but so far it is not bad AT ALL. Surgeon says all he would do is RNY "IF" that can even be done as Gastric Plication is not very well known so he is researching how to go about it while I am going through the insurance requirements.
My concerns are: I NEVER wanted RNY just due to the extreme 'side effects' you often here about from this surgery! So many people have issues for life that are a constant battle for them! I am older, and have other (enough) health issues already I REALLY do not want to add more! My other main concern is that I hear many people do not really lose weight after revision surgeries! When I do diet to try and lose on my own, I lose maybe 1 pound a week. That is what is considered 'normal' and healthy. Question: Is that what I can expect after revision surgery to RNY? I'm told yes by many due to the body can not be 'shocked' as it was the first time with WLS.
Any information, thoughts and comments are more than welcome!
Thank you!
Thank you for posting loydjc! Nice to meet you as well. I totally understand everything you are saying and feeling. I am also amazed by how heavy I feel. I don't remember feeling this heavy when I used to weigh this much in the past. But, I am also older now as well so... lol I don't know how I allowed myself to get back to this point (I mean I know how but mad that I let it happen). The only positive I can focus on at the moment is that I have stopped gaining weight. I consider this a win.
That is what I have to do. Focus on the positive things or else, I might eat my sorrows away... which of course, would make it worse.
At this point, I have opted not to got back for surgery. As much as I want too, I am going to give this one more chance on my own. And what I have decided to do was get a second job. My full time job is 100% sedentary and the weight started coming on when I stopped working my second job which was active! I hate going to the gym and I am not motivated to exercise. But, I can be motivated for an extra pay check. So, I am going to give this a chance and I know for me, working in retail will help me get 10,000 steps a day. I know this sounds crazy, but honestly, I know if I get myself moving, I can lose the weight (I hope).
Keep working with your weight center. It will keep you focused and accountable. I stay connected with various social media and support groups and this helps as well. Keep us posted. Remember, you have done this before and you can do this again!
Okay- so, for those following, I am sharing because I think revision after bypass is a little taboo... I find myself feeling ashamed for the weight gain but grateful that with help, I have stopped the weight gain. However, the damage is done. Now I need help getting it off, and I am seeking that with a wonderful dietician and (fingers crossed) with a revision surgery.
I walked through the thoughts of revision exactly one month ago. I called me prior surgeon because after years of epigastric pain and Zantac use and lower abdominal pain for which I wanted a second opinion.
SIDE NOTE: (Little history: I am 5' 7" had RNY on 9/11/2007, lost 122 pounds went from 282 to 162. Stayed there for 1-2 years. Gained and went to 193. Then in 2015 back down to 160 by working 2 jobs and getting 10,000+ steps per day. 2018 fell off the wagon and dealing with grief of a loved one, apparently I grieve by eating - I thought I had beat this eating thing, but clearly I didn't. Steady gain from 2019 to early 2020. Then the pandemic and I went back to 231 and at most 700 steps per day). My current weight is 225. BMI 35.2
Okay so fast forward to June 2010- I had a mesentic hernia and bowel obstruction and underwent emergency surgery. The pains I have now are similar but not as intense and come and go with little to no long term events.
I had a CT scan this week and an endoscopy today all, normal, normal, normal. I am glad for this - but also frustrated.
Per my surgeon I have stretched pouch and my anatomy is suitable for stapled revision, lap band over bypass, distalization or ROSE procedure. I know what the lap band is and I don't think I want that. I have heard of the ROSE and leaning toward this but the other two, stapled revision and distalization --- what are these?
I will be making an follow up appointment to discuss these more with my surgeon. He thinks I should consider a diagnostic laparoscopy and while in there, he can do a revision. I have a TON to consider. I would love to hear if any of you have any thoughts or experience with ANY of these.
Hi Gallerygal,
I had my RNY in 2007. I've gained @ 80lbs back of the 120# I lost initially. I'm very frustrated and disgusted with myself . I have asked @ a revision and I was told that I had nothing to revise...my pouch was as tight as it could be. So I'm trying to lose it on my own but having no luck. I lost 20lbs recently but gained it back over an 8 month period. It came off slowly and came back very quickly. I'm working with the medical weight loss center at a local hospital. I like my dietician but I'm just not getting anywhere.
I haven't seen much about revision for a RNY. I'm really hoping I can do this. This is my first post and I too am looking for support!
Nice to meet everyone!
on 6/23/21 10:17 pm
Hi
Thanks for sharing about your revision. Looking back , was it worthy? Thinking of having it done as well but need as much info as I can.
Well said! And I will keep you in my prayers. I think for me, staying connected to people who can encourage me (not judge) and help (not dictate). I bought a cook back last year from Megan Moore, she is a bariatric dietitian and her book is fantastic! The cookbook is great but I also contacted her and had phone sessions and she really helped see some of the bad eating habits I have created. I highly recommend her help if you can. She is on Instagram and Facebook. Her website is MyBariatricDietitian.com She is so helpful and I strongly recommend her to anyone walking this walk. I chose to do personal phone sessions, but you don't have too. I now follow her on social media and still get some great information. I hope this may be helpful for you.
Oh my goodness I absolutely had the same thoughts about people that had the gastric bypass at the same time I did. And of course that accelerates my concerns. But most important is holding my own self accountable for my actions and knowing but I can change things. I always appreciate prayers ð?'? Acknowledging my faith in God requires action because I know he can move mountains but hands me a shovel?
You are so awesome! I understand the feelings of disappointment and feeling down in the dumps and guilting myself... which, if we get technical, we should not feel that way. Now that I have gained, I often wonder what happened to the others I have walked through this with back in 2007? Have they gained, or have they been able to change their ways for life? Initially, I heard from them all the time and one literally became a poster-board! Literally, her image was plastered on local buses and T.V. commercials... she looked great! But where is she now? I think when I initially had weight loss surgery, I did not think long term. I had made good changes and they lasted for a long time, but I fell off the wagon and then just lived in guilt. Then there are people around me that say, well, most people who have WLS gain it back so its expected... I'm like what?! Anyway, I had not even realized revision was an option until a month ago when I called to make an appointment for this problem I am having. I came on the forum to see if there are others out there like me (epigastric pain and reflux) and now I see, there is a world of revisions, AKA a second chance. I am truly happy for you and pray it all goes better than planned. And you achieve your full goal and with long term-life success. Please, please keep us posted on your progress. You are my hero and inspiration. God bless.
