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For some people *****gained after RnY ,- they can be successful with DS. I would suggest you ask this question on DS forum.
Remember that revision from RNY to DS is very complicated procedure. There only handful of docs who can do properly.
At the same time - try to rebuild iron stores and vit D.
When my D tanked 2 years post op someone recommended I use dry D3 capsules 50,000 IU. (Amazon carry that - Biotech). I took a lot for first 2 weeks. One pill (of 50,000 IU,) a day for 2 weeks, then next 2 weeks I took one every other day.
After 2 months I got retested - and my D increased from 29 to over 100.
I take now 50,000 IU 1-2 times a week. I maintain my D in 50-80 range.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Hello - I am hoping to have revision from sleeve to bypass. My insurance is Highmark BCBS. Anyone been approved by them? Any trouble? What documentation did they require? In other words, what hoops do I need to jump through.
I am having a revision due to severe GERD and weight gain. I have Barrett's esophagus and surprised my original surgeon even recommended the sleeve.
Thanks!
I am 8 1/2 years out from RNY and I'm on for the first time in years because, like you, I feel ashamed of my failure to use my tool correctly. I contacted my local Bariatric hospital and will start attending their support group. I will also make an appointment to visit with a Bariatric surgeon to see how I can get back on track. I am also going to start making a priority to visiting this site once again for support and guidance. I would also appreciate anyone's help on how they got themselves back on track. I've tried following the diet and feel hungry all the time. I feel lost.
Tammi starting weight 224, size XL (16-18); now weight is 129, a size 4 size medium or small
A failure doesn't beat a try. When I first had my surgery in 1993, I was 456 pounds. I had a revision back in 2000. The smallest I've ever been from that surgery was 250.. Years later I went back up to 300 pounds in 2015 I lost weight through weigh****chers I had gotten down to 223 and kept it off for two years. Now I am back up to 280 . I am truly embarrassed. I have been sick the last couple years physically sick with my 13th surgery on my left leg in January 2018. I am going to ask about a revision. I've tried to get back on weigh****chers, I've tried Nutrisystem, it's the late-night eating for me. So it won't hurt to ask it's going to be yah or nay. I wish you the best of luck.
I wish I could say my story was different but it's mostly not.
After I lost my weight and got close (but never quite to!) my goal weight, I went through a divorce. Developed a substance misuse disorder. Why did no one warn me that was such a likely consequence? Or did I just not hear the warning?
Finally got clean almost 6 years ago but I have never been able to take weight off successfully since I hit 24 months out from my RNY.
I'm eating the cleanest I ever have, exercising regularly, to no avail. I think I am ready to talk to someone about revision, ideally to a duodenal switch.
But I don't want to be seen as a failure. I am worried about pain control post surgery- no opiates for me!
I struggle with my iron and vit D already, so I know those will still need to be watched closely. Also I am on medicaid in NJ, not sure if they cover revisions?
Support would be great.
Here is a link to our international list of surgeons... Not sure where you are...
http://www.obesityhelp.com/find/region-list/bariatric-surgeo n/
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
Hi! Do you live in Europe also??? I just had my revision from lap band to RNY on 25 April in Valencia Spain. My surgeons were incredible! Here is the contact info, if you need it.
Dr Gómez Abril Clínica Dr Delgado y Asociados SLP Hospital 9 de Octubre Valencia
I'm in the same boat! I had gastric bypass in ((SW 249#)2003 and lost 99#. In the past few years I've gained about 73# back and now weigh 223#. I also had an ulcer 2 years ago but it healed with medication. I now have a hiatal hernia, stretched ouch and stoma is too large. I'm having the hernia fixed and a revision on 5-31-18. Good luck! I hope all goes well for you!
sending prayers your way love! I am having a revision and was totally stressed. received my date today 7/11.
