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All of these procedures, TOR, Apollo, ROSE, are designed to narrow an enlarged stoma, not the pouch size. They are all pretty similar, and have different names because the surgeons who developed them gave slightly different techniques.
I can only go by the shared experiences of those on OH, as I haven't had it done myself. Weight loss hasn't been great from everything I've read. There has been initial loss, which can be accounted for by pre and post op diets and recovery. But long term it hasn't seemed to help much.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
If it were me, I'd get rid of the heartburn and reflux.
The rest of your questions are for you and your surgeon to answer. I think I saw you over in one of the other forums and you'll probably get more input over there.
Ultimately you'll have to make a choice but there is a lot of information for you to consider. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Do you sure about decision? Is an drastic procedure.
Hi, I've had sleeve since 2011 but am having loads of heartburn and reflux and annoying belching.
i will be having an EGD next week and my surgeon said depending on the results I may be eligible to revise to bypass.
Would this be a wise decision? My BMI is 30. Would it help me lose more weight? What are pros/cons to revising and what will be biggest change for me in going from Sleeve to bypass?
I would be so appreciative of any info you can provide! Thanks!
Hello!
New member, but not new bariatric pt. Original RNY in 2004. Original loss -160#. Currently down only -70# from original highest weight. Have spent the last 1.5 years on medication assisted weight loss protocols. -10#.
I am researching the TOR-e. NOT interested in full revision as I can not accept the risks of full surgery - original RNY landed me in the ICU for 4 days. Endoscopic/outpatient or nothing.
Has anyone had a TOR-e? I keep hearing about an Apollo Overstich, but from what I read that is changing the size of the pouch not the outlet, and this is outlet reduction rather than pouch. What is the difference with all these various endogastric procedures? I know many of them are not very popular. Has anyone here had a TOR-e?
The research I am looking at is:
- Transoral outlet reduction with full thickness endoscopic suturing for weight regain after gastric bypass: a large multicenter international experience and meta-analysis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28664438
- Five Year Outcomes following Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe) Show Effective and Durable Treatment of Weight Regain after ROUX-EN-Y Gastric Bypass https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(17)34356-1/abstract
- Endoscopic Suturing for Transoral Outlet Reduction Increases Weight Loss After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(13)00493-9/ fulltext
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
Hello all! I am new to obesityhelp.com
I had a sleeve surgery done 12/2011. I lost A LOT of weight, going from 314ish to 179lbs. I never got completely to goal but I was HAPPY!
Well, depression, childbirth, loss of my mother, thyroid issues, and bad habits and i'm back up to 269. I've been trying and trying to find stories from people who have revised to RNY for regain, however most of what I come across is due to reflux issues.
Has anyone had revision to RNY because of regain? I'd love to hear your stories. I'm scheduled for my conversion on 5/22/19.
My test results showed severe GERD. Additionally, damage to my esophagus, a hernia and other issues.
I feel like at this point there is hope for a cure and more weight loss. I have a date of mid-May. I pay alot for my insurance from work. I glad it will deal with this issue.
I am tried of feeling like.....
Just heard the dr requirement is 6 months then apply for surgery. So I am looking at late September.
