Apollo Overstitch

My story is

10 years post op RNY gastric bypass

staring weight 260lbs

lowest weight 133

Past 3years have gained weight up to 178 is my current

Last year had an EGD and the outcome was that my stomma was stretch as well as the stomach was as well.

My proposal to the surgeon was .... YES My Proposal !!! LOL

Was to have the Apollo Overstitch surgery and he agreed !

So that was July of 2014 and Insurance denied several times due to my BMI being to low and because the Apollo surgery

was not considered authentic surgery yet . But in the past few months I have gained more weight ugh BMI UP enough for insurance to

approve the Apollo that in the mean time had been approved by FDA !! WOO HOOO

I had my pre surgery meeting today Got my pre op diet

5 Days before surgery clear liquids Only :)

after surgery 2 weeks clear liquids

week post op 4 and 5 cream soup , yogurt and so on

I feel so blessed to have this second chance !

I promise to keep everyone updated !!

any question Pleas do ask ! I will answer all that I can

Feeling Happy and Blessed

HUGS TO ALL !

Good luck!

I have my EGD on Friday. Fingers crossed!

Thank you !!!

Wishing the best for you as well!!

Peaceful day to you !!

Good luck to you. Had mine September 30th. Will share after.

So glad you wrote. I wish there were an Apollo forum. Had mine 9/30, not hungry at all. The shakes are not agreeing with me and my doc wants us on them for 7 weeks. My PC is not happy about it.

what is your diet on week 3? Are you staying overnight. It is really hard to stay hydrated and yesterday I had to have two liters of IV fluids. Feel so much better today. Where is your surgery?

barbarA

oh, he only fixed my stoma as my stomach was at six and they usually make it 5. I am free of the hunger!!!,

Hi

I agree i wish there was an Apollo forum as well!!

My Apollo will take place on Oct 27 !! I will start 5days of clear liquids on Oct 22 continued after

the surgery for 2more weeks

Weeks 3 & 4 I will start full liquids (cream soup, protein drink, apple sauce) Baby food will be my choice

Weeks 5 to 8 mushy foods cottage cheese , mash potatoes and so on

Week 9 Regular diet as tolerated , adding foods one at a time chewing good

I am not staying over night

My weight to loose to goal is 30-35Lbs

I am worried about getting dehydrated , I dont drink enough as it is UGH

I will have my stoma and stomach stitched

I am sooo excited to here that you have no hunger feeling!

Its just been latley that i have such Strong hunger pains

Your reply has made my day and eased so much of my Anxiety !!!

How much have you lost

What is your goal weight

I really so appreciate YOU and Your Honest support

Peaceful days to you

Cher

Hi there....and congrats on your revision. I too am have a date scheduled for 12/11. Any feedback, comments is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Would love to hear an updatw from you Apollo people. Any tips, insights, updates would be appreciated

I've read that the Apollo procedure is not great. Please let us know how it went.

How did your surgery go?