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Girl I hear you I had mine in 2002 and I throw up on a daily bases and had to have all my teeth pulled as well. I got sick of the dentist telling me I don't brush my teeth. I was like man I brush the 5 times a day and throw up 30.. I'm having my reversed. My band has slipped and my pouch is smaller then an ounce.. so I'm with you on that one...
Yep. I'm having my reversed. I can keep any food down. I'm sick of throwing up all the time...
I had it in 2002. I'm waiting to have my reversed. My band has slipped and I can't keep solid food down. I've been throwing up on a daily bases for years. To the point it ruined my teeth. Had to have them all pulled. I see the surgeon monday. Ugh not looking forward to it .. I'm having it all put back as before..
Hi everyone, I am planning on a VSG procedure and I will be self pay for the procedure due to insurance exclusion on WLS. I am trying to pick a surgeon...have limited myself to BLIS certified so I can obtain this complications insurance just in case. Sooo...I would appreciate any input from anyone who has self payed or has had to travel for their procedure. I'm trying to develop a list of questions to ask potential surgeons....there's so much info it's overwhelming. I live in CT and the self pay cost here is twice what it is in other regions. Right now I am considering Dr. Ryan Heider in North Carolina and also Dr. Wizman in Florida in the Ft Lauderdale area. Any and all help welcome...thanks! Elizabeth
Hi Awillis, sorry for the late reply. yep I did the same, it's called a Fistula in the staple line, I revised to RNY last year, mine has been disappointing big time. I had 4 strictures from 2 weeks out. It closed completely so I had 4 dilations and the last one overstretched me and I lost all restriction.
I was to get a Fobi ring in last Thursday but the hospital cancelled it. I find out today whether I'll be able to still get it or not. Good luck, dumping helps a bit. But depends how bad your dumping is and how strong your addiction is to food.
Let me know how you go. :)
Hi Awillis, sorry for the late reply. yep I did the same, it's called a Fistula in the staple line, I revised to RNY last year, mine has been disappointing big time. I had 4 strictures from 2 weeks out. It closed completely so I had 4 dilations and the last one overstretched me and I lost all restriction.
I was to get a Fobi ring in last Thursday but the hospital cancelled it. I find out today whether I'll be able to still get it or not. Good luck, dumping helps a bit. But depends how bad your dumping is and how strong your addiction is to food.
Let me know how you go. :)
Well this is just my experience...others seemed to have had more energy more quickly than me. I am one week post-op and energy is a struggle. However I had a hernia they had to repair and a reaction to anesthesia so take all of that into consideration. Today however I am feeling more like myself starting the morning off with a 20 minute walk. I think it is different for each person. Don't sweat the pre-op the first two days are the toughest but then it gets easier. Good Luck!
Right Harleygirl. I had VBG (not sleeve) in 2003 and two weeks ago revision to RNY. Didn't even know they were still doing VBG anymore. My staple line disrupted and I gained back about half of the weight I had lost plus it was so easy to do slider foods and eat sugar. With RNY my sugar eating comes with a kick in the butt if I eat it which is just what I needed. So far I am good.
I had my sleep study. No sleep apnea. I needed to have two co-morbidities to qualify since my BMI was under 40 at the doctors office in June. I went to see the doctor the other day because I was sick and I stood on the scale....15lb weight gain. I didn't try to gain the weight. I had actually been doing more exercise etc. I was almost in tears. I realize the things I've done to accommodate my weight gain. I don't buy clothes because they are cute. I buy clothes that fit. I feel horrible about myself. SO DISAPPOINTED. I'm in this horrible love affair with food. I made another appt with the bariatric surgeon because my BMI is over 40 now.
