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I had RNY about 20 years ago, went from 260 lbs to 180, then eventually gained back up to 315. Now I am considering a revision called Long-Limb, which extends the channel from the pouch to the intestines and removes the old unused stomach too. My consult is August 1. Has anyone had this done? I had been interested in an endoscopic stoma-reducing procedure but the surgeon thinks long-limb will be better at my BMI (49). Thanks for sharing any personal experience you've had!
How are you doing after surgery? I'm scheduled for revision surgery on August 19. I just wanted to know what your recovery has been like?
on 7/26/19 4:28 pm, edited 7/26/19 5:03 pm
Hello. Kinda new here. My question is. How long after revision from a sleeve to rny could you lay on your belly comfortably? What about getting into a spa or pool?
I have a spa weekend/massage I won, the date is already set, I will be just 6 weeks after revision. Deciding to keep it and go or push my surgery out til after this trip
Thanks
I don't know anything about the insurance issue but I wanted to know what is the problem with your sleeve that keeps you vomiting? Just curious.
Oh, I understand now. Thanks!
Medicare A and B did not pay for my first procedure.I had another insurance that paid for it.Because Medicare did not pay for my first surgery they will pay for my revision.
United Health Care is my Medi-gap insurance.
I do not have a Medicare HMO.
Do your research on converting from a lap band to a sleeve. That is exactly what I did originally. I was told today by a very knowledgeable person that studies are showing now, if you had problems throwing up with the band, you will probably have the same problem with the sleeve. Again, do your own research and make an informed decision. Good luck
Thank you for recommending Lindstrom. I did google them and spoke with them yesterday. It sounds like I may have hope.
Thanks again!
Are you stating Traditional Medicare would not cover the conversion to an RNY because I had the original weight loss surgery (gastric sleeve) in Mexico? Also, it sounds like you have a Medicare Advantage plan if your coverage is through UHC, correct? Sorry, but I'm just a bit confused.
Thank you for your response.
Thank you for your response! I have a feeling mine was also done incorrectly as they keep passing me from Dr. to Dr. I have an appointment next week to talk with a Dr. who is willing to help me but wants to convert me to a sleeve? I am not sure what to do as I have heard these have problems as well. I will talk to him about the RNY but at this point I will convert to whatever will make the GERD and these issues stop as I am sure esophageal cancer will be my future! VBG was the best and worst thing I have ever done.
