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That really stinks! I sure hope that you are able to find a doctor to help you and that takes your insurance.
You can't measure your achievements with someone else's yardstick!
Revision from lapband to RNY 12/26/17 with Dr. Caitlin Halbert
HW 260 SW 248 CW 154 GW 145
Gallbladder removed 9/18
Beth
Hi, I had gastric bypass surgery in 2006. I lost close to 100 lbs. Within the last 2 years i have regained 50 lbs. My Dr said my connection from my pouch to my intestine has stretched. I have a revision scheduled for July 31 but I am a little nervous. I had complications with the first surgery. I also had a perforated ulcer repair 2 years ago. Any suggestions. I am very unhappy with my current weight of 242
Hi, looking for help and suggestions. I had a vsg in 2013 didnt lose the amount of weight I wanted, never got under 200!! I believe that i am experiencing some GERD symptoms and have had about 40lbs of regain. I am seeing my PCP next monday and plan to ask for a referral to bariatrics. Any thoughts on which site would give me the best/fastest route to revision to RNY? I was thinking Richmond because it's the closest.
Any help would be appreciated.
- original surgery was not done at kaiser
- do not have a formal Dx of GERD
I found a surgeon that takes my insurance, will talk with my current surgeon as they operate in the same hospital and he is submitting my paperwork for revision to the insurance.
Fingers crossed for me please... I need this for my sanity. Gained 30 pounds in 3 months since band removal.
My surgeon told me 2 nights in hospital as long as all goes well. However, they wouldn't do it in one surgery.... my stomach was too damaged from the lap band. They required 2 to 3 months of healing first after removing the band. More doctors are starting to follow this protocol as the stitches in your stomach heal better. (However, some doctors won't decide until they see how your stomach is after they remove the band).
Mary
Yes that is awesome! I prayed before I went to him. Honestly, I was prepared to defend my position of the surgery and prepared for him to be defensive. However, when I did approach him, not only was he eager to listen, but he knew of the complications GERD can bring and he was telling me how I need to get it fixed! I did not have to prove or debate anything. I am grateful for his compassionate heart. Hopefully, there will be a resolution for me. And if not, then at least I know that I did all that I could to get a revision.
That is wonderful that he willing to go that extra mile to help.
Do you mind if I ask a couple of questions about the Nicholson Clinic? Is the $18K for the bypass? Do you know what all that entails, ie hospital costs, anesthesia, surgeon fees? does that also include the band removal? After two years of fighting with my insurance company they have finally agreed to pay to remove my band but not another wls procedure. They are saying that I have not had a BMI of over 40 for the past five years; no kidding, I had a lapband...... So tired of the insurance merry go round and am looking to self pay for the bypass. Thanks for any information you can provide.
I don't want to discourage you from getting a revision, however if the weight can be lost using a support group, high protein, low carb and sugar, I think you'll get their. I just had a revision because of a non healing ulcer that perforated and two internal hernias 2+ years post op from the original surgery. I am one week post op and I am having a terrible time. Can't keep fluids down. Swollen stoma that won't even allow fluids to pass, vomiting with blood in it. Can't even swallow the tiny oxycodone pills or Tylenol I was sent home with. Now today, on Mother's Day I am heading to the ER an hour away and will probably be readmited to the hospital and my husband will have to miss work to take care of the kids. This is much worse than the first time around. Best wishes on your journey.
