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Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 1/23/20 9:56 am
RNY on 08/05/19
Topic: RE: Loop Revison to full DS

In general, revision surgeries tend to result in slower weight loss, and it's not super common for folks to lose all their regain after.

Do you know if there's a mechanical issue with your current stomach configuration? Or was the failure to reach goal because of your behavior? If your tool is working just fine, you would probably want to go back to basics and use what you've got before undergoing another procedure.

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

sleeved524
on 1/23/20 7:48 am
RNY on 01/30/20
Topic: RE: Have you had a revision? If so please discuss with me!

Hi Kay, im still learning this website again. i repeated question in another forum and you answered but i ask the same question than found your answer on another forum lol just bare with me. lol..

i understand now about the insurance now..

So your having surgery in March are you all set up..

who are you going to in mexico??

KayLavonne
on 1/22/20 9:54 am
Topic: RE: Have you had a revision? If so please discuss with me!

My insurance has a strict exclusion for bariatric procedures. i appealed 3 times, and then took it to the state for the appeals. denied every time. I am in Missouri. My first surgery was on Medicaid in Illinois... I no longer qualify for Medicaid and no longer live in that state. And the picture is for WLS period... no matter how many surgeries you have had.. or so I was told.

sleeved524
on 1/22/20 9:30 am
RNY on 01/30/20
Topic: RE: Have you had a revision? If so please discuss with me!

@KAY

Is this chart for first time WLS's or Revision or all!

sleeved524
on 1/22/20 7:29 am
RNY on 01/30/20
Topic: RE: Have you had a revision? If so please discuss with me!

@Kay

Love that Chart im in the first box. Its really encouraging i hope it is duable!!

Actually i do have a friend who got rny on september 25, 2019 and she is down 40. also in the first box range. but this is her first WLS ever..

Im on my 3rd

Did you do your first WLS in Mexico too??

What State are you living in?

I was one day away from going to Mexico for my sleeve when i decided to appeal my insurances decision and got approved after 3 days..cancelled my flight!

KayLavonne
on 1/21/20 2:11 pm
Topic: RE: Have you had a revision? If so please discuss with me!

RIGHT!!!! Thats what I'm going to do as well.. My job is pretty sedentary. So 2 weeks should be good for me.

KayLavonne
on 1/21/20 2:10 pm
Topic: RE: Have you had a revision? If so please discuss with me!

I am actually getting surgery in Mexico! My insurance did not cover it... I have gained my weight back so I want to lose like 150 lbs. I have heard the same... the revision is slow weight loss, if any. But it will help me with the heartburn which is half the battle! I am now 328...we got this. And although it will not be as easy as the first WLS, we can still make our goal. Im in a group and someone posted this

sleeved524
on 1/21/20 9:22 am
RNY on 01/30/20
Topic: RE: Have you had a revision? If so please discuss with me!

@Kay

i took off 2 weeks but im sure i will not use it all better safe than sorry!

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 1/21/20 9:01 am
RNY on 08/05/19
Topic: RE: Band over bypass revision surgery??

Bands are bad news. Some hospitals won't even place them any more because the complication rates are so bad-- scarring, adhesions, all sorts of ugly problems. I don't know of a single person on OH who's had a lap band placed who still has it.

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

ladygodiva1228
on 1/21/20 7:36 am - Putnam, CT
Revision on 02/04/15
Topic: RE: Band over bypass revision surgery??
On January 20, 2020 at 8:45 PM Pacific Time, Jenn S. wrote:
Posted just now

Has anyone had band over bypass revision surgery? I had RNY bypass surgery in 2002. I lost about 80lbs, but never lost as much as I had hoped/expected. Over the years, I've gained back 50-60lbs. After 5 years of trying everything to lose the weight, I went for a consultation to discuss revision options. My Dr. suggested placing a lap band over the original bypass. Has anyone had this procedure done? How successful was this revision? Did insurance cover it? Has anyone found any other successful revision options?

I'm going to be honest as someone who had a lap band before revising to the bypass there is not way I would ever want one of those torture devices placed over a bypass.

I suggest one of two things either get back to basics dense protein first, track/measure/weigh everything you eat or contact one of the few surgeons in the US that does a bypass to DS revision.

Did your doctor check to see if there is anything wrong with your original surgery? Many times it is unfortunately that we fall back into bad habits that cause the weight gain. I know there are some folks who have started WW and the new plan is really helping them get rid of any gain they might have had.

As for insurance many of them are now doing a once in a lifetime WLS.

I wish you good luck.

Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150

Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl

    

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