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See my ticker...month by month below.
Band-RNY revision age 50 5'4" HW 260 SW: 244 (bf healthy range 23-35%) bf 23.7% (at 137lbs) cw range 135-138.lbl with butt lift and mastoplexy March 23, 2018...2.5lbs removed.
Pre-op-16lbs (size 18/20...244) M1-16lbs (size 18...228) M2-15.6lbs (size 16/18...212.4) M3-10lbs (size 16..202.4) M4-11.4lbs (size 14...191) M5-10.8lbs (size 12...180.2) M6-8.4 (size 8/10...171.8) M7-6.4 (size 8...165.4 lbs) M8-11.6 (size 6...153.8) M9-5.6 (size 4/6...148.2) M10-5.8 (size 4....142.4) M11-4 (size 2/4...138.4) Surgiversary -1 (size 2/4...137.4) M13-2.6 (size 2/4...134.8) M14 (size 2/4...134.8) M15 (size 2...135) M16 (size 2...131.4) M17 (size 2...135) M18 (size 2...135) M19 (size 2...138) M20 (size 2...135) M21 (size 2...138)
I'm not within the timeframe specified in your post, but thought I'd respond anyway. I converted from VSG to RNY in July, 2016 due to persistent, non-responsive GERD. I did not have GERD or Reflux prior to surgery. It was 100% due to my sleeve.
The conversion did not resolve my GERD 100%, but it is manageable with medication (usually a dose of prevacid and zantac will handle it). Prior to revision no amount of medication gave me any relief.
I had gained approximately 12lbs prior to my conversion to RNY because crackers were about the only thing that gave me any relief and I was eating them constantly. I was able to lose the 12 lb regain relatively quickly. I was back to goal and maintaining within 6 months of my RNY surgery.
The downsides: I ended up with dumping syndrome and hypoglycemia (both Reactive Hypoglycemia and regular hypoglycemia) so I'm working with an endocrinologist to try and get that under control and I just started a new medication (today, in fact). I'm not happy that I take more daily medication now than I did prior to my VSG, but it is what it is. Both dumping and hypoglycemia suck. If I could control it by staying away from sugar, it wouldn't be a problem, but I can have dumping off of milk, yogurt, and some foods not high in sugar (for me it's a carb/sugar combination most times) and the hypoglycemia is a total crap shoot; I never know what's going to trigger it.
I don't regret it for the simple reason that uncontrolled GERD could have lead to esophageal cancer which could have killed me. So, while dumping/hypoglycemia sucks, I'd rather have that than die.
Hi friends! My revision surgery is monday, April 30. I have a LapBand (2007) and I did great on it until it slipped. My doc made me go on liquids for 10 days to unslip it instead of removing it.... and then he went out of business and I was without a doc for years. I managed to get a complete unfill since I wasn't able to keep anything down, and of course gained all my lost weight back. SO I'm finally getting a revision! Hooray!!!... except for nerves.
Has anyone had experience losing after a revision? I've heard it is slow... I'm good at following the rules (on my 2nd day of liquids pre-op, no issues other than being cranky lol). Let me hear from you?
Thanks guys!
Here is some information on the surgeons mentioned in this thread for you....
Micheal Sarr
Micheal Sarr, M.D. Bariatrics
Rochester
https://mayoclinic.pure.elsevier.com/en/persons/michael-greg ory-sarr
Ara Keshishian
Central Valley Bariatrics
Pasadena
Phone: 818-812-7222 https://www.dssurgery.com/
John Rabkin
Pacific Laparoscopy
San Francisco
http://www.paclap.com/pacific-laparoscopy/dr-rabkin.cfm
Let us know if we can be of any further help
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
I actually found bypass recovery easier than lapband (probably because I knew what to expect). I knew to walk walk walk immediately. I walked a lot early on. I credit my fast recovery to that. I traveled for my revision, so 2 days post op my mother drove us 6 hours back home (with frequent stops to stretch and walk). By one week post op I was cooking thanksgiving dinner for the family. week 2 I was working from home, was back in the office after that.
Fatigue is the biggest thing I dealt with, but that resolved once I was getting more calories in (purees phase).
You can see progress in my ticker below.
Band-RNY revision age 50 5'4" HW 260 SW: 244 (bf healthy range 23-35%) bf 23.7% (at 137lbs) cw range 135-138.lbl with butt lift and mastoplexy March 23, 2018...2.5lbs removed.
Pre-op-16lbs (size 18/20...244) M1-16lbs (size 18...228) M2-15.6lbs (size 16/18...212.4) M3-10lbs (size 16..202.4) M4-11.4lbs (size 14...191) M5-10.8lbs (size 12...180.2) M6-8.4 (size 8/10...171.8) M7-6.4 (size 8...165.4 lbs) M8-11.6 (size 6...153.8) M9-5.6 (size 4/6...148.2) M10-5.8 (size 4....142.4) M11-4 (size 2/4...138.4) Surgiversary -1 (size 2/4...137.4) M13-2.6 (size 2/4...134.8) M14 (size 2/4...134.8) M15 (size 2...135) M16 (size 2...131.4) M17 (size 2...135) M18 (size 2...135) M19 (size 2...138) M20 (size 2...135) M21 (size 2...138)
We are sorry to hear you are having issues with finding a surgeon in your area. Let us see if we can find someone for you... PM me where you are located.
Regards,
Kathy
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HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
I have Cigna and I had to complete all the requirements as if I was having WLS for the first time. Of course Cigna busted my ass for a year with denials until they finally approved the lap band removal and revision to the bypass. They said it wasn't medically necessary, but it finally was determined that it was medically necessary. Don't be surprised if Cigna still denies you after the peer to peer for non completion of the 6 month diet and physic eval.
Always call Cigna directly to get all the info on what is required for revision. Not all doctors offices have the correct information.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Hi, I am lapband to sleeve to RNY over the last 16 years. 5 with band (it prolapsed) 10 with sleeve ( had hernia and chronic GERD) and now RNY. Most of my GERD went away with the RNY. I do have to take an occasional Ranitidine or Tums, but nothing like before.
Before, I was taking two PPI, tums and Ranitidine.
Plus I got the benefit of renewed weight loss. Eating crackers and dry food to resolve GERD will quickly put weight on.
Babs in GA
HW 348 Revision SW 224 GW 165 CW 148
Revision from sleeve to RNY
Pre op: -5 M1-12 lbs M2 11 lb M3-5lb M4 -9lb M5 -2 M6-6 M7-7 M8 -4 M9-5 M10 -2 M11 -2
200 lbs lost and 17 pounds below goal !
Hey there,
im sorry you're having such a hard time finding a surgeon to work with. I would encourage you to contact:
Dr. Keshishian, located in California
Dr. Rabkin, located in California
they are the most experienced wls revision surgeons in the US. I know Dr. K in particular has been able to help people that no one else would touch. They have a video conference appointment where he could look at your scans and get an idea if he could help you.
best of luck!
Just wanted to say good luck. If they denied you because of missing tests, like psych eval, I hope if you submit them that will change their verdict.
