Question:
I lost 171lbs from surgery 5 years ago, I got hurt at work and have

been on crutches for 15 mths, I have gained 45lbs errr!, my workers comp attorney is trying to make comp pay for a revision, if I have to pay cash, anyone know how much it cost?    — ljwerblow (posted on November 19, 2008)

November 19, 2008
It cost around $25,000. I would ask your doctor how will he charge and you have to get a price for the hospital bill. Each doctor has his own rate. Good luck!
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 19, 2008
I've been told that doctors will only consider doing a revision if you've gained more than 100 lbs. I would call your surgeon and find out the correct informaton. They should also be able to answer any other questions you might have. In the mean time, try the 5 day pouch test. You can find the link on the main page of OH. Good luck.
   — maria09elena

November 19, 2008
I hope I don't sound smug as I want to just be honest with you and not sugar coat my comment. Well, first of all, it's not your fault or the fault of the surgery you had, that you gained weight back. You did not gain all of your weight back either. It took 15 months to put that weight on so it will take a while to take it off...But you are going to have to work hard for it. It is possible! Lack of movement has been a problem for me too...When I am not active (winter) I gain a few pounds...I lose it again in the spring when I get outside again and off my slippers and heated blanketed butt! Revisions are not very successful from what I have heard although I am sure there are some that do well otherwise they wouldn't do them,...but the complications from a revision are are more frequent too. Ask your doc! If I were in your situation which I can easily see myself (without your excuse of an injury) I would get on a lean meal plan and begin cutting my calories...then get in as much "easy on the bones and joints" type, exercise as I can...Such as swimming and water aerobics...It's so theraputic and works every muscle without the stress and sweat. It might cost you a few hundred to join an indoor pool...but wouldn't that be far less expensive/risky than another surgery? Eventually you could work your way back to a healthy leaner body without surgery and possible revision problems and failure. I'm just telling you what I would honestly do in your situation...And I WANT to be successful...I wish that for you too! Good luck in whatever you decide! Be healthy!
   — .Anita R.

November 20, 2008
Sounds to me like you need to get back to the root of the program (high protein, low or no carbs, low or no sugar diet) and reduce your caloric intake. I know first hand that using crutches can be a workout. I'm assuming the crutches are for a leg injury. Considering I've had 4 surgeries (2 reconstructive, 1 scope, and a total knee replacement) on my left leg, I know first hand that you can still exercise while on crutches or walker. It won't be a cardio workout, but you can still do hand weights, sit-ups, leg lifts, etc. Call it "tough love", but you're sitting still because you choose to. I went to work the day after getting out of the hospital from my total knee, and I put in a 40-hour work week! Get up and get moving! I don't think another surgery is the answer. Good luck!
   — KimDye120

November 20, 2008
Thank s to those of you that were nice in your reply's. I do go to an indoor swimming spool and also am on weight weighters. I still do my protein. For the one that was rude in her /his posting I am facing surgery on both knees, surgery on both rotory cuffs, and limited movement in my neck and back so as far as you put it, get up and get moving, hopefully you never have to go thru work comp to get the timely medical help you need.
   — ljwerblow

November 20, 2008
I had RNY 3 months ago (in Anniston Al...Dr. Freeman) and everything total cost $17,995. I went home on day 4....(most go home on day 3 but i was having a little bit of oxygen issues! good luck to you! Donna
   — Donna H.