I had VBG surgery 23 years ago. I have had good success with it until recently. I have developed GERD a few years ago and over the last few weeks what I can eat and keep down and minimized to where its only liquids at this point. I was admitted into the hospital a few days ago and the Gastro Dr. has referred me to surgeons to possibly remove the surgery or revise it to a VSG or RNY. Honestly I just want it out and to be done with it completely. I am not sure what this process entitles though and if it can safely be done. Wanted to know if anyone has removed the VBG or has had it revised and their experience. I read online it is a pretty invasive surgery but then have read they could do it laparoscopic? Before I travel to a specialist, as the closest one that will even consider doing it is 4 hours away, I would like to get opinions from anyone that has gone through this. Thank you in advance! Its a bit scary!

Oh that's so exciting, congrats!! I had my follow up with my surgeon last Tuesday. Since they are going to approach the insurance company from a general surgery due to band complications standpoint, I don't have any extra appointments that I will need to do(nutritionist, psych, etc.) Just get approved by the insurance. He said he was going to have his coordinator send in the paperwork to my insurance company and see how it goes. So now I wait. I imagine with last week having a holiday, that the insurance has only had it for about 3 days, but waiting to hear something is the worst! Good luck on the 29th. Keep us posted.

Yes Ma'am it sure is, it's between 24-64ounces / per day. Also depends on the person and how much they can intake. I can drink a bit more then 2 oz. I'm trying to stick to the regimens, my taste buds has change once again don't like the broths or pudding. I can't wait for this phase to be over. I can have regular purée foods.

Hi ya'll! Happy Sunday Funday ?

I've been trying to write back for the past couple hours, and of course the interruptions they can never fail has me stalling. I apologize for the delay.

SoOo my original pouch stretched out forming another stomach. It looked similar to the pouch of a sleeve patient. It formed along the side of my smaller stomach. Three stomachs all in one belly ? The doctor went in and removed the expansion of the original revision, along with a hernia. I only did a general gastric bypass revision and removal of a hernia.

Being anemic, in 2016 I had to under go 4 treatments back to back of Iron Infusion in where my body had a anaphylactic reaction to the last two treatments. It was a horrible experience a scary one at that, I am no longer going to receive iron treatments per my doctor. We all know that taking ferrous sulfate will help but not help me feel to normal again. As far as vitality, energy, mental clarity mood.

I agree 24 ounces 3 cups of liquid a day is extremely small it's been a bit of a struggle for me because I feel I can intake more in one serving. I do sometimes and I don't want to but it's more satisfying at least for me. It does not hurt nor give me any discomfort. I do between 2-4 oz every other hour. I will say it's been a bit of a challenge but I am doing it.

Anemia is very common after gastric bypass. Many of us have to get iron infusions on a regular basis.

What exactly did your surgeon do? Stoma reduction? Reduce your pouch size? Distal?

"Gastric bypass revision" is a very generic term.