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Hi, I am thinking about getting resleeved also it's been since 2010 I was sleeved and this last year I put my weight back on I was wondering how your doing now and how much have you lost?
I had rny gastric bypass surgery in 2004. My highest weight was 335lb; lowest weight was 176lbs; currently 257lbs. I went in for an endoscopy and the bariatric surgeon said my pouch was fine and that nothing was stretched, and he did not know why I was gaining weight. He put my o Ozempic from a compound pharmacy and I lost 10 pounds in 3 months. Very expensive and not working well. I scheduled an appt for a second opinion for the revision. any advice?
It's great to see such a valuable event being offered! 1v1 lol
Wow, you've been through a lot. I haven't had an RNY revision for a bowel blockage, but I feel for you. It's rough dealing with those blockages and all the ups and downs with weight. I can't say exactly how much you'll lose, but it might not be as drastic as the first time around. As for bowel habits, a revision could help, but definitely chat with your doc about the constipation and megacolon. Sounds like you're a fighter, though. Glad to see you back here! Hoping you get the answers and support you need. Stay strong!
on 6/6/24 2:37 pm
Hello,
You should be able to do this with your pcp. Mine (I?m in Pittsburgh too) brought it up at my last appointment. He said a lot of his patients have had success with it.
Had my revision a week ago ay Virtua Mt. Holly hospital. Had RNY back in 2012 at U of Iowa. Dr. Sharma was amazing. i had gained 35 (the stress of going through a divorce with an alcoholic didn?t help matters). My new sweetie was is supportive and amazing
Looking forward to shaking LOOSE this weight and getting back to LOSING again
Note. The ticker is an old one. Have to redo it.
Hiya Amy! I am so sorry you have experienced blockages. I can relate to being constipated...have you tried Lactose? You need a prescription for that, however it works beautifully (it's a liquid).
I have surgery this Wednesday, May 1st. I had an open roux-n-y 20 years ago. I have had a pain on my left side for a few years. After many tests and specialists, they figured it out...my small intestine is collapsing on itself. It's called an intussusception. Therefore, I'm going to have a laparoscopic revision and the bad parts of my intestines are coming out.
Apparently this is now becoming common in gastric bypass patients. Blockages are a cry for help! Please see a specialist.
I'm proud of you! Keep up the good work.
Besos! Monica ?
Once you heal from the revision and go back to eating again, it is possible to regain everything that you lost from the RNY. Please discuss this with your surgeon.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
If you eat something with too many grams of sugar, your blood sugar will spike, causing insulin to pump up to bring it down in your body. This causes a crash (hypoglycemia) and you get shaky, sweaty, see spots.. that kind of thing. I usually have to take glucose tablets or drink a couple swigs of regular soda and then eat a protein/carb to level it out. It's all about the grams of sugar you take in. If you know you are going to eat something sweet, just be prepared for the aftermath.
