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I thought that dumping is the explosive, painful pooping that comes with the bypass or the DS. From my understanding, dumping syndrome would increase with DS. Also, as previously stated, since DS is a 2 stage operation, then the sleeve could increase acid reflux. I had the sleeve and i get acid reflux really bad. This is why I am considering doing a bypass versus DS.
I had RNY 10/31/2005 hoping to have a revision my Doc did my EGD 2/14/18 and he told me that my pouch has completely stretched and something with the Stoma he said 2 things and they can be fixed. went back for my appt the following week he suggest that I get Lapband he said that way I can control how my weight. the band can get tightened or loosened. I have cigna and the coordinator who sends off the things to the insurance told me that Cigna only requires one psych visit and 4 dietitian visit I already had 2 my next one is 3/19/18.
My doctor sent a prauth for the band and my insurance came back and denied it as experimental. They approved the overstitch my surgery is 3/20.
I had RNY 10/31/2005 hoping to have a revision my Doc did my EGD 2/14/18 and he told me that my pouch has completely stretched and something with the Stoma he said 2 things and they can be fixed. went back for my appt the following week he suggest that I get Lapband he said that way I can control how my weight. the band can get tightened or loosened. I have cigna and the coordinator who sends off the things to the insurance told me that Cigna only requires one psych visit and 4 dietitian visit I already had 2 my next one is 3/19/18.
You sound so similar to me . I was nevertheless interested in bypass , I thought it was too much too invasive etc . I spoke with my surgeon and he was good about leaving all my options on the table he really wanted me to decide , I felt I couldn't trust my judgment because at 1 time I really believed the band was the by option for me and it so wasn't ! Anyway I finally got his opinion he is recommending the rny . Bitten line we all deserve to be happy and healthy and comfortable in our own skin . Do you , seek out answers don't let fear win
Did you have a drain tube after surgery and how long did you have it? I had a catheter and they removed it the day after surgery, totally painless.
Tomorrow is my one week post-op appointment and I'm hoping they will remove the drain tube.
But, I've heard that removing the drain tube is another story. Can anyone tell me, please, how bad is the pain?
Good luck! I have been jumping through hoops trying to get my revision , hopefully they submit to insurance this week , then wait and see .
