Newbie Here! RNY to Apollo Revision

Im doing ok-how are you? did you find the overstitch to be successful? I feel that it was less than what I hoped for but definitely some good things about it. I wish there was more restriction. I have only lost 8 lbs.

J

Hi J, thanks for your update.  

I wish you the very best with your results.  I didn't know what to expect but hoped for the full feeling to come back and I got that. Hang in there. I don't know your situation, but I give kudo's to my Dr. who has built a very good support and information system of great nurses and past revision patients.  i didn't get anything like that 11 years ago.  I learned anything I did from an online Yahoo Group for weight loss surgery patients out at least one year from surgery.  If it weren't for them I would probably have been malnourished and gained all the weight back after my original GB surgery.   Special thanks to Vitalady of Vitalady.com who was so helpful to me. 

I made a decision before the surgery to behave as if I was completely starting over.  I had the surgery 12/28.  I stayed on the clear and full liquids until 1/11 when I went on soft foods and I am going to stay on them until 1/23 if I can. . I am relying on the protein shakes and drinking 70 grams of protein a day, I am adding one soft food a day and really really appreciating it and eating verry slowly.  I stop when the full feeling comes.  I can't shrink my pouch but I can learn to eat like I first had it. I stopped caffeine, alcohol and sugary foods over 15 g per serving. Do I like it? Nope. I love food, I am a foodie and wine lover, but I decided I had to take this chance and go for it, so I am.  I weighed 206 on 12/27/12. I weigh 188 right now.  I had a hernia repair at the same time. I haven't done any exercise but walk but I'm not a maniac about it. I just try to walk 20-40 as often as I can.  After I'm cleared, I intend to start Nia Fitness because it looks like something I would enjoy and stick to, and some friends of mine really enjoy it.  I am sticking to this commitment a day at a time.  I know eventually I will drink wine again and eat more exciting food, but I want to lose as much as I can. The biggest change for me is getting the "I'm full" feeling back.  I lost it and then I just let myself enjoy everything immensely. I will never say I won't do something, but I'm going to try. 

Good for you! i have stopped diet coke and stopped drinking with my meals...I do feel fuller faster but not very much and definitely not enough to say that I am happy I did the surgery. I could go on a diet and stick to a strict regime but, I could have done that before the surgery so basically, I feel that I have paid 7,500 to feel fuller for longer.....idk if it's worth it but I'm so happy for you and hope the best for you.

J

I am working with Bipan Chand in IL to have the Apollo Revision. I am curious to know if anyone's had this procedure, and if so what is your weight loss? Also, will this revision need to be done periodically? Was the sore throat terrible?

Lori- bygraceofGod

This is still not a very reliable option with very little longterm positive results. Hopefully one of these people will see your post and respond. I feel that is unlikely though. 

Best and good luck

Whit

Y do u say that it isn't a very reliable option? I am considering myself fortunate that Dr. Chand is even considering me for any procedure considering I have had two procedures before. I really just need the information on follow-up from the Bariatrician, Dietician and that person that evaluates your intake of food  vs your exercise. I never had this before. I'm looking forward to it. I know the procedure warrants much less weight loss, but I feel like it will be a blessing now that I am looking at my weight as a disease of compulsivity and attending and working hard to change behaviors with my Therapist and OA.