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I am scheduled to have it May 10th (not overstitch, but similar procedure). My Dr. said that they can do this again if stoma stretches out again, so it sounds like they expect that. I also had RNY 6/2010 and have gained back almost all the weight. :-(
There is a safer version of the DS out known as SADI or SIPS. It is still considered investigational by insurance and the ASMBS, but seems to be effective for the weight loss without as many of the known side effects of the DS.
There are endoscopists who are also doing a TORe procedure. Transoral outlet reduction (TORe) The TORe procedure, also known as the gastric outlet reduction procedure, is an EBT specifically for people who have had successful gastric bypass surgery but start to regain weight several years later. Gastric outlet reduction reduces the size of the opening between the stomach and small intestine. This reduces the amount of food that can be eaten, promotes early satiety and portion control, and results in weight loss. Mayo Clinic researchers have demonstrated that in some cases, over-dilation of this opening is responsible for weight regain after gastric bypass surgery. This procedure is nonsurgical and is performed in the endoscopy lab.
One of our endoscopists is doing it where I work and has had really good results. She makes the stomal opening smaller than it was when the bypass was done. Less invasive, and some insurances will pay for this. Just a thought.
What was the issue for ins not paying ? Does your plan not cover it etc?
So sorry you had so much go wrong . Keep your head up.
Hello,
I often wonder why drs give the sleeve to anyone over 300?
Because every time I watch 600 lbs life they revise, the sleeve with in the year.
Also why does he not do the switch on people at 600?
Gerd is also something I swear everyone gets. The things they do not tell you at first.
My dr said 3 to 6 months if they approve it. What about you how long? Why does that dr get so
mean about losing before ? We know it is for the best but heck who can stick to a diet without any restriction anymore qeez we just need at little help. Let me know when you get approved.
Hi,
According to my research the revision rate is 25% to 30% for the sleeve. That doesn't take into account people who just give -up. I am happy you are taking this step for your health.
As for me, I am happy regarding the possibility of fixing my GERD and losing more weight. Life will happen. I will keep fighting .
How long will take you to get a surgery date?
Hi Michele - Your story could be mine. I had a VSG 9 years ago and did great for a few years before both of my parents died, I was diagnosed with MS, I had to have a total knee replacement, and stopped being mindful about my eating.
I saw my surgeon a year ago, prior to the knee replacement, got an insurance denial and just put everything on the back burner until I had my knee replacement. I feel as though I have to have a DS/revision and lose weight before having my other knee replaced. The recovery has been horrible, much longer than it should have been and I know a lot of this is due to being so heavy. I was serious about my rehab. I feel I did all I could
So, I'm seeing my surgeon next week and am hoping we can approach the need for another surgery based on orthopedics. I'm very concerned about not having a good outcome from another knee replacement surgery at this weight.
Thoughts anyone?
I honestly didn't know someone could have weight loss surgery more than twice. I had the sleeve done in 2013 and gastric bypass this year. I am trying really hard to be successful and am keeping up with my vitamins. As for the band over a bypass, I don't know of anyone who has had it. I do know of a few people who had the band the first time and were not successful. One of the people actually had the band erode into her stomach and she was extremely ill including contracting sepsis. She almost lost her life. I hope you all goes well for you.
Wow. I'm surprised they're waiting two weeks. Are you keeping liquids down? I've had a partial obstruction and that just about did me in. You've got to be in serious pain.
Personally I'd be pushing for faster surgery. Even if I had to resort to showing up at their office every day or heading to the ER.
If fluids are getting through I can see waiting to go through the tests (as long as there were good pain meds involved) but if you can't even hold water down you should probably be in the hospital right now.
on 4/3/19 12:33 pm - LA
Seeing a Gastro because I do not eat after 7:pm and my gastritis is getting
worse. Now the acid reflux has progressively getting worse ..
Never before my revision did I have this.
Have no Idea how many people are going trough this problem.
I will update after my EGD hopefully would be a success !!
