My conversion to RNY was done by the same surgeon who did my sleeve. I developed GERD about 8 months post surgery and revised slightly more than 2 years after my sleeve surgery. I didn't need to do any of the seminar things. We discussed Linx, but I wasn't a good candidate because I also have dysphagia (poor swallowing ability) and Stretta which was not covered by my insurance.

While the conversion to RNY did not cure my GERD 100% it's about 80% better. I was basically at goal (about 10lbs away) but my surgeon told me that while I'll continue to lose, it won't be as fast as with the first surgery.

I've learned through this whole process that you need to be your own best advocate. If you don't want either Linx or Stretta, you need to make your wants known. Your body, your decision. If he's not on board with a revision then find someone covered under your insurance who is. I know that's easy for me to say, given that I'm in Los Angeles and basically have my choice of bariatric surgeons, but if the one I was using wasn't listening to me or willing to work with me, I'd find someone else, even if it meant traveling 200 miles to do it.

Hello. I am new here. I had my first visit to a bariatric dr today. I haven't seen a doc since I was discharged in 2012 with my sleeve.(long story short, my surgeon's office did Ins. fraud, I had litigation, resulting in me not able to return) I did all my aftercare, post-op and attempts at weight loss all by myself. I never lost much weight. I did the best I could. I started at 264lbs. Lost 80 lbs with the sleeve in 11 mo, but didn't keep it off. I only held onto that weight loss til around 1 year. post-op. That was around the time that my acid reflux began.

Now, it has gotten so much worse. My pcp took over my care & diagnosed me with GERD in 2013 and a hiatal hernia in 2017. I have been on 5 different meds. I am vomiting in the night and most days I am dehydrated from not eating and drinking properly . I have done a little research and think that maybe a revision to RNY is a good bet. I am 5'3", currently 254lbs. I have gained all but 10 lbs of the original weight before I got sleeved.

This doc I went to see is the ONLY doc in my town that is covered my Aetna HMO insurance that I can see. I was nervous seeing him since he had affiliations with my old surgeon. I had questions I was going to ask about revising to a bypass. But he did most of the talking. I do not know why I froze. He seemed to focus on the GERD. Which is great. That is what I want is to get rid of is acid reflux. But he seemed mostly interested in repairing the hernia and treating the GERD with a new procedure called LINX and getting me off the meds. I am not interested! I do not want that device inside of me. I am afraid of complications from that similar to what many experienced with Gastric Band. He didn't speak much about revision. He said that he noticed I have gained some weight back. He wants me to go to a seminar to get info about my options. Then we will follow that with another consult appt. ( another $50 co-pay) to discuss my options.

I am looking for some advice. I do not want to just go with the flow with this Dr suggesting the latest new thing. I have done some research and found that many who have the revision to rny get rid of their acid reflux and continue to loose weight.

I guess I am wondering if I should continue with what this Dr is suggesting me do, (seminar, another consult, etc.) or should I try to see if he will refer me out to another surgeon for a 2nd opinion?? The nearest surgeon from me is about 180 miles north and is a revision specialist. I just do not know if Insur will allow me to see him. How did the process go with your revision? Do I just demand a revision when you met with your surgeon? Or did you start with a seminar and then discuss options? I am worried maybe this Dr doesn't have my best interest or he doesn't do revisions. IDK!! Thanks for your help. I appreciate it.

If you're considering self-pay revision surgery, I recommend you contact Mexicali Bariatric Center as they're one of the best WLS centers in Mexico.

I am planning a revision, I need to know if any one has done this revision and what the outcome was? How much weight has been lost and what was the time frame and experience.

Congrats! Bypass is infinitely better!