Revision surgery date bk'd for May 24th

Hi guys,

I just thought I'd pop in to let you all know I go in on May 24th for my revision surgery.  For those that don't know me I'm having a revision from VSG to RNY Bypass.  This is not my first revision as I previously had a Lapband that failed.  I'm happy with my VSG but I have a problem with pressure in the sleeve and it has given me horrific reflux, hernias and bleeding erosions.  The doctor tells me it's not common but unfortunately for me I'm one of the minor percentage this has happened to.  So the only fix for me is to revise to a bypass to lower the pressure in my little sleeved tummy.

Cheers from Karin in very cold Melbourne, Australia.

Man, I hate it that you have had to go through one revision already and now another one.  But I love my RNY and hopefully, that will be the ticket for you too.  We'll be swinging for you.

Hoping this does the trick for you. You sure need to be able to function without pain and issues. ((hugs)) 

--gina
 

Good Luck! I know you are ready for the pain and issues to be over with. Hopefully this will do the trick for you!

Thanks guys for all your kind words of support, it means a lot to me.  I'm just feeling very scared and not quite certain what lies ahead of me after surgery.  I'm still carrying about an extra 20 lbs or so and I've been like this now for a long time (18mths - 2 yrs) and I'm just curious if my body will actually go on and lose weight after the surgery or if this body just says it's had enough and stays just at this weight.  I'd like to think that I may one day see a goal weight but the main thing is to just be able to live without so much vomiting on a daily basis will be good.

 My surgeon told me I might not lose any weight with my revision.  I don't know if he said that because my metabolism was shot or because I had failed miserably with my first WLS.  I went from a malabsorptive procedure to less malabsorption so I was basically relying on restriction.
For me it has worked thus far.  The main thing may be because I had most of my remnant stomach removed I think the part that produces grehelin is gone.  I also get satisfied from smaller amounts of food so I don't eat as much.  Before I didn't have much restriction and I always felt hungry.
I really didn't care at that point.  I didn't want the revision because of the weight I had gained.  I had problems and felt that a revision would help and it has.  For that alone my quality of life has improved.  The weight loss is an added bonus.

Wow - it sounds like you've been through a lot. 

I know Dr's have told several on this board that their revision may not "work"... but if yours is primarily to get rid of the pain and reflux, then you're going to be a winner to begin with. 

Since you're going from non-malabsorptive WLS to a malabsorptive RNY, I think it IS very possible that you will lose more.  It may not be quick, but I do think it will happen.

Hoping that this will be your LAST surgery!

I hope this will be the last surgery and I'm hopeful that the malabsorption part will help me rid the last 20 lbs.I'm only 5'1" tall and really have no where for the extra pounds to go apart from my rear end. :( and that is not a good option.

Good luck Karin!

This board is very helpful and non-judgemental and is here if/when you need us.

You have been through a lot and I think you are very brave.  I pray that RNY will stop the GI issues and bring you some healing and peace.  (with hopeful added weight loss).

Blessings to you!!




~~Jennifer

Good luck Karin.  I hope your revision is successful and clears up all your issues from your prior surgeries.
Please keep us updated on your progress.
Linda