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FIRST, PLEASE PARDON ALL CAPS. MY FINGERS HURT AND THIS IS EASIEST FOR ME.
I WAS SLEEVED 10/21/16 AT THE AGE OF 61. MY RECOVERY WAS NOT TOO BAD WITH REGARD TO EATING. THERE WERE CERTAIN FOODS AND PROTEIN DRINKS I COULD NOT TOLERATE, BUT I DID FIND SOME. FOR, ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS FOR ME WAS TO DIGES****ER!
AT MY 1 YEAR CHECK UP, I HAD LOST 65 POUNDS BUT BETWEEN 80-90 POUNDS SINCE THIS JOURNEY BEGAN. I'VE GOTTEN ABOUT 14 POUNDS TO GOAL. ONCE I GOT THERE, THAT IS WHEN THE TROUBLE BEGAN. I DO GET HUNGRY AND MY TURN OFF SIGNAL IS NOT WHAT IT ONCE WAS RIGHT AFTER SURGERY. I NOW JUMP UP AND DOWN 10 POUNDS, MAKING MY GOAL NOW 14-24 POUNDS DEPENDING ON WHERE MY WEIGHT HAS JUMPED TO.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO SAY THAT FOR PHYSICAL ISSUES (NOT RELATED TO WEIGHT), I TAKE MEDS THAT PLAY HAVOC WITH ME. WHEN I TAKE THEM, WHICH IS A MUST, AT TIMES, MY APPETITE GOES CRAZY AND I FEED INTO IT. I KNOW THAT IS WRONG BUT IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING HAS TAKEN OVER MY COMMON SENSE.
WHEN I DECIDED ON THE SLEEVE, IT WAS FOR A COUPLE OF REASONS. THE MAIN REASON I PICKED THE SLEEVE IS BECAUSE I DEVELOPED STOMACH POLYUPS (SPELLING?). AS A RESULT, I NEED TO GET AN ENDOSCOPY TO MAKE SURE WE GET ANY MORE THAT GROW. THESE GROWTHS CAN TURN INTO CANCER.
I WAS TOLD BY THE NURSE PRACTIONER, BEFORE SURGERY, THAT BECAUSE THE SLEEVE ONLY REDUCES THE SIZE OF THE STOMACH AND DOES NOT RE-ROUTE ANYTHING, IT WOULD BE BETTER FOR ME IN ORDER TO GET MY ENDOSCOPY. I DID THINK THE BYPASS WOULD BE BETTER FOR ME BASED ON MY PERSONALITY, BUT AT THAT POINT, IT DIDN'T MAKE MEDICAL SENSE.
WHY ALL THIS INFORMATION??? I AM REALLY THINKING ABOUT ADDRESSING A REVISION WITH MY SURGEON. FORGETTING THE ISSUE OF BEING ABLE TO GET THE ENDOSCOPY FOR THE MOMENT, I AM WORNDERING IF IT WOULD BE IMPROVED BY MY INSURANCE BECAUSE I NO LONGER HAVE THE PROBLEMS NEEDED FOR THE FIRST SURGERY. RIGHT NOW, MY REFLUX HAS STARTED TO ACT UP AND I CAN'T SEEM TO LOSE THOSE EXTRA 20 OR SO POUNDS. YES, I KNOW IT IS MY FAULT, BUT THE MEDS I TAKE AND SOME OF MY MEDICAL ISSUES WILL NOT CHANGE.
I AM VERY CONFUSED!!!!!!!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
on 3/11/18 9:24 pm
Thank you for sharing your story. I too have a Molina band that I have had since 1994 and want to have a revision. Are you happy you had this done and were you pleased with the surgeon you chose? Please share an update on yourself ...
on 3/11/18 9:20 pm
My story is just like yours ... did you find a doctor to do revision?
Kelly
Hi, Its been years since I've been on this site so I feel new again. I know exactly how you feel. You are not alone and our journeys are very similar. I had RNY in 2010, lost 90 pounds ( 38% of excess) but have gained back 40. I felt like a failure, because despite weighing/measuring/counting calories I did not lose an ounce after month 9. I didn't even get my whole year of honeymoon period. I think there may have been some surgery issue, I don't know how much small bowel was bypassed but I do know I haven't taken a vitamin in at least 5 years and all my levels remain normal. I will be having a revision later this year ( timing for work and school), I have recurrent marginal ulcers and an enlarged pouch. My insurance will approve because of the ulcers that won't heal. Do you have any ulcer type symptoms that need to be investigated? My surgeon will resize pouch and resect the ulcerated area. I don't really know if that may help me lose but I hope it does. Good luck to you.
Hi Tomasl I had revision surgery in Mexico with doctor alejandro Lopez in Tijuana Mexico. He specializes in revision and hands down he is simply the best as well as his entire staff. The cost of the revision to Gastric bypass was $6800. The hospital and recovery rooms are state of the art.
Hi Tomasl I had revision surgery in Mexico with doctor alejandro Lopez in Tijuana Mexico. He specializes in revision and hands down he is simply the best as well as his entire staff. The cost of the revision to Gastric bypass was $6800. The hospital and recovery rooms are state of the art.
on 3/11/18 3:02 am
Do you mind sharing the name of a surgeon who has experience in removing and revision with these Molina bands? I have no idea who to use.
on 3/11/18 3:00 am
I will go anywhere also, but I really want the band removed and a revision at the same time. Please share your experience with me. [email protected]
on 3/11/18 1:59 am
I have the Molina band i***** and am looking for a surgeon to remove and do a revision at the same time. Can you please share your experience with me and who you used? Are you pleased with your decision. I am desperate!
on 3/11/18 1:54 am
Did you locate a surgeon to remove your Molina band and do a revision? I too am a Molina patient and am having trouble finding a surgeon. Please contact me at [email protected]
