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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.
I had a RNY in 2010. I lost approximately 70 pounds and maintained until two years ago. Slowly have gained more weight. Two years ago we did try to request insurance to pay for a revision but it was denied. However I believe things have changed on the types of revisions possible so I was approved this time around. I am set for surgery on the 30th of June To have a DS. I can totally relate to feeling "jealous "of those that are starting for the first time. There was a big disappointment within myself and guilt that I had to deal with yeah. That's not to say that I don't sometimes fell down in the dumps about not being able to keep my weight off. It's just that I finally realized that it's importance or slow steps and being faithful to myself.
Hi deenewme and thank you! First of all, congratulations on your upcoming revision! If you are willing to share, may I ask what surgery you have prior and what you are having done? I will look further on other social medial outlets and see what more I can find. I did go see my bariatric surgeon this past week because I have been having problems for several years (epigastric pain) and several doctors have no idea why... So, when I went to the doctor this week he is sending me for a CAT scan and I am having another endoscopy. While I was there I asked him about revision options and unfortunately, my BMI is too low (I am like 8 pounds away from meeting the BMI criteria) - Really! 
That said, when I was there I was very inspired. There were so many people starting their journey for the first time and I found myself excited for them (and if I am totally honest, I was also jealous). All that said. Once my tests are over and we rule out a hernia I will likely look into their non-surgical weight loss program that they offer. Good luck to you and please keep us posted on your journey!
Thank you White Dove, I agree. I 100% know that movement is key to my weight loss (of course my eating as well). But, I have gone from being super active (15,000 steps a day) to total sedentary lifestyle (barely 1,000 steps a day). There are several reasons for this... and I am working on getting back to a more realistic activity for which I can maintain. All that said, I have also found that at my age things have really changed and I pretty much have to live on liquid and exercise if I want to lose a pound. I am working with a bariatric dietician who is helping me with setting realistic goals and food choices... I highly recommend this sort of assistance, but for me, it is a lot of out of pocket costs. In the meantime, I will attempt to at least look into revision possibilities. I will keep folks posted on all outcomes because I feel there is not enough out there. Thanks again!
