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Congratulations on your sobriety! All of us need to hear the truth that if we have bariatric surgery, we must never take even one drink post-op. I?m planning on having my mini-incision RNY (2012) revised to a bipancreatic diversion without duodenal switch by Dr. Elariny in Vienna VA. I had surgery at 257, lowest weight 130, now 216. I've been sober since August 17, 1986.
You are not alone. So I'm 48 and i had VSG in 2012. My highest weight was 335, 5'2". I did great initially, and about 1.5 yrs. later I was down to 220. Also never made it to onderland, but I was happy with how I felt and looked. The weight has creeped up gradually to 270 now, and you sound so much like me. I often find myself taking care of everyone else first, then me. A difficult habit to break, as I sit here typing this, I've put 2 kiddos through college with my husband, taking care of my mother with her ailing health as she lives with us now after my father and nephews death in 2013, and been trying to slowly get back to taking care of me, addressing depression, anxiety, grief, etc. About 3 months ago, I began having crazy symptoms of tightness in esophagus, throat, spasms, etc. This week, I finally found out I have a hiatal hernia and polyp. I have an appointment on Monday with my original surgeon, which I'm dreading a little, because I'm so disappointed in myself and the weight gain. I'm also embarrassed that I dropped all those great habits I had at the beginning a little at a time and allowed things to get this way, but there's nothing we can do about what we did wrong, I've got to get back in the game. Depression and anxiety doesn't help to make you feel overwhelmed and just give up. I'm not trying to make excuses for myself, but what's done is done. I will face the music on Monday. I don't know what the plan will be for me, but know that you are not alone.
I'd love to have a diet buddy!! I made a promise to myself that on Jan 1st I am going to back to the Pre-Op Liquid Diet for 2 weeks, then follow the 6 week Post Op Diet as though I'm fresh out of surgery. This should take 12 weeks and my hope is that this will help me get back on track, kick my cravings and help me control portion sizes. I absolutely refuse to continue feeling like a fat, miserable, embarrased and disappointing failure come summer 2020!
I am in the same boat... got sleeved in 2012... never made it to onederland but lost lots of weight! Now here i am even heavier than i was in 2012.. the heaviest of my life! I do have GERD. I tried to get a revision but insurance will not pay. Now I am going to Mexico and now researching my options. There is a way that you can get a revision when a bypass has been done. I'm not sure what it consists of. but lets be each other's encouragement. I too miss the feeling of restriction. No we aren't perfect. But it helps that I am not the onlly one out here with the same issues. I have an appt with a therapist and I am going to work even harder this time. Its hard. Hopefully you wont get super negative comments on here... some people on here have negative things to say, as if they are perfect. It can be very discouraging. But I am here for your support.
Mexicali has still not given me any follow up about my inquiry almost 2 weeks ago. Haven't heard back at all!!! And what makes them the best option? Just asking... it concerns me that they havent emailed or called at all... would it be that way throughout the entire process?
Read hollykim's post above. If you're considering Mexico, the best option is Mexicali Bariatric Center.
Thanks in advance!
Laura
I am doing the same and Mexico makes me nervous so if you hear some really good feedback, please share. ?
I have been doing research with Pompeii as well. I have been in contact with several and they seem to be doing pretty well
I have looked into and spoke with Pompeii.... Any other hospitals or centers in Mexico that anyone would recommend?
I have had 3 surgeries plus a huge amount of reconstruction.
after using three different wls groups the only one I now recommend is Mexicali Bariatrics.
I would not use Dr Pompa as she is known to make hours glass shaped sleeves and that leAds to problems down the road.
