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I received a letter from Cigna regarding the revision they said I need not to respond they sent this to my Surgeon for more information to see if it was medically necessary. I wonder what do they need from the surgeon?
they prob want to know the results of any testing that has been done.
they are looking to see if there is a mechanical problem with your pouch/sleeve of if it is " user error" like you are eating too much or haven't followed the plan.
Cut out all carbs (especially crappy carbs like bread and crackers) and see if that helps you.
Did you post this on the DS forum? They may be able to offer you suggestions there.
You have had the most powerful surgery out there. Please do everything you can to work your tool before considering another surgery. More weight loss surgery could put your life in danger.
If you do want to seek a revision, I would contact Dr Keshishian. He is one of the best.
Good luck.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
Can I ask why you chose the RNY instead if DS since you already have a sleeve? I am a sleever wanting to revise to RNY and have gotten some resistance on other sites.. I am just curious. No judgement at all. Oh and congrats
Hi All,
I had RNY in Feb 2009, I lost some weight maybe 60-70lbs, unfortunatly I never followed the not drinking a half hour before and after eating. I have gained about 50lbs back, I am 25lbs from original surgery weight.
I went last week to have a Upper GI to see what was going one, I have an enlarged Stoma and I am going back to my surgeon on Friday to see what can be done.
For about 4 weeks I have been recording everything I eat and trying to get more protien in my diet. Usually consuming between 1,200 to 1,400 calories.
I also just turned 50 this year. I know things will get better and its getting easier to follow a food plan. I haven't lost any weight yet :( however it will come.
Love to all!
Kim
We can do this! Feel free to keep in touch either through email, text, or Snapchat. We can encourage each other with food choices, exercise, and just all round mental encouragement .
I'm in the same boat. I had my surgery in 2004 and lost 120 lbs. I've gained 1/2 my weight back and just can't seem to get on track. I would love to work with a group of ladies to get back on track. Is there a group started?
Hi all!
I had my duodenal switch done around 5 years ago. I was very strict the first year out and lost about 135lbs but never got down to goal. I went from 320 down to 185 and Im 5"3 and I found that I did not lose as quickly as some others. There were 3 tragic deaths in my family the first year of my surgery so I'm sure that stress didnt help the situation and I also developed hypophosphatemia after getting an iron infusion and was exhausted all the time. Roll forward to 2018 and I have gained 40lbs back and I am now 225lbs and 5"3. It's rather depressing. Some fo the weight gain came after I began taking phophorous because it tanked after my infusion and more weight was packed on because I felt defeated and began eating more carbs. I also developed hyperthyroid which caused weight gain-never realized that was a thing but I noticed the weight coming on quicker once my PTH rose. Needless to say I am going to try to get my food in order and see if this surgery works for me but I was wondering if anyone else has gained weight with the DS and if they were able to get it off and how OR if they have had revision surgery. My surgeon does a one size fits all DS and I remember reading somewhere that this can sometimes backfire for folks that are shorter and that the HESS method is the more appropriate method to go with for DS. My doc did a 5 oz sleeve and 100cm common channel on all patients and did not use the HEss method. Some of his patients do better and others are like me so I think there is definitely something to getting a DS that is not one size fits all. Trying to figure out if I should have another surgeon take a look at things and see if they can help me.
Hello Tiffany,
I think my story is very close to yours, I had my surgery in 2009. It was the best decision i have ever made. But just like you over time my life and my decisions have allowed my weight to creep right back on. A couple of weeks ago I went to the dr and stood on the scale and thought.....I am right back where I started. But I left there thinking.....I am going to take this right back off. I turn 50 this year and I am determined that I will not move forward in life with this weight on me.
So my friend...we can do this. My tool still works . I just have to use it properly. I am already down 9 pounds. Lets do this together. I need friends to help me a long and we can encourage each other.
My name is Alicia Melton . feel free to contact me anytime. if you want I will forward my email and we can keep in contact and help each other a long.
Have a great day!!
I received a letter from Cigna regarding the revision they said I need not to respond they sent this to my Surgeon for more information to see if it was medically necessary. I wonder what do they need from the surgeon?
Don't worry...I've had no trouble losing after my revision. I had LB in June 07, it slipped and was removed in 2009. He was supposed to replace the band, but I woke up without a band at all. He said I wasn't a good candidate for LB now. Boo!
Im seven years out with my RNY, and weighed 139 today. I keep lowering my goal WT as I find it is possible that lose more. Lol
Barbara Maples :Starting Wt253/Surg Wt/223/Wt Now 133/GW130 /5 '3... LapBand 7/07/2007,-75lb, LB slipped and was removed 2009, weight gain followed, RNY 6/12/2011-120b. 3 lb to goal!!!
