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Hello, I had a revision on 1/16/2020. Just to give a little background information, I had RYN 2008 weighing 256 pounds. I got down to 183 pounds and stayed there for about 7 years. I slowly started gaining the weight back in 2015. So in 2016 I had the lap band over bypass surgery. That was the worse decision ever. I had complications left and right. I started going to a weight loss surgery clinic And the doctors there told me that they would remove the band and do a revision to the original RYN. I had to start the nutrition phase over again and see a psychiatrist several times. I met all the requirements and My insurance approved the revision. At the time of surgery I was 218 pounds and exactly one week later I am 205 pounds. I'm still on liquids though. My surgery was Thursday and I went back to work the following Tuesday. It's going good so far. No complications so far. My first post op appointment is Friday 1/31. I looking forward to it.
I was recently converted from a gastric sleeve to an RNY due to GERD. I am below weight and at this time malnourished due to the GERD prior to surgery. Since surgery, I have little to no appetite. I'm taking in well over 60-80 ozs. of fluid a day, but struggle to get 60 grams of protein in. My blood pressure is low and my doctor is concerned because of my dizziness, weight loss and I'm also on blood thinners due to a stroke. Prior to surgery my blood pressure was always very normal. Has anyone else had problems with their blood pressure?
I believe the RNY is the same as a gastric bypass per my surgeon. The RNY was the only option offered to me due to all the issues I was having.
@Kay
That is great to go to someone highly recommended and people close to you referred you that 100% 
So Im sure your very comfortable and never stop asking questions!
Good Luck!
I'm going with Pompeii... Mainly because 2 of my friends went there and they absolutely loved it! And I will also be recovering in their beach house! I'm so excited.
In general, revision surgeries tend to result in slower weight loss, and it's not super common for folks to lose all their regain after.
Do you know if there's a mechanical issue with your current stomach configuration? Or was the failure to reach goal because of your behavior? If your tool is working just fine, you would probably want to go back to basics and use what you've got before undergoing another procedure.
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
Hi Kay, im still learning this website again. i repeated question in another forum and you answered but i ask the same question than found your answer on another forum lol just bare with me. lol..
i understand now about the insurance now..
So your having surgery in March are you all set up..
who are you going to in mexico??
My insurance has a strict exclusion for bariatric procedures. i appealed 3 times, and then took it to the state for the appeals. denied every time. I am in Missouri. My first surgery was on Medicaid in Illinois... I no longer qualify for Medicaid and no longer live in that state. And the picture is for WLS period... no matter how many surgeries you have had.. or so I was told.
@KAY
Is this chart for first time WLS's or Revision or all!
@Kay
Love that Chart im in the first box. Its really encouraging i hope it is duable!!
Actually i do have a friend who got rny on september 25, 2019 and she is down 40. also in the first box range. but this is her first WLS ever..
Im on my 3rd
Did you do your first WLS in Mexico too??
What State are you living in?
I was one day away from going to Mexico for my sleeve when i decided to appeal my insurances decision and got approved after 3 days..cancelled my flight!
