Question:
is it possible to have a revision after gaining 80 pounds

I had RNY in 2003 i was 540 pounds the most i got down too was 245 at which i was happy with but in the past year i have gotten back up to 310 and i am very scared i need help or advise on what to do i went back to regimen but it seemed not to work    — SHAKEITHA M. (posted on November 4, 2009)

November 4, 2009
I don't know about the revision part, but try to journal your food intake, eat less than you put out in a day. After the weight loss, its all about dieting, unfortunately. I monitor all my foods and keep track of my calories, protein grams and ounces in. Keeps me in check! Best of luck to you ! Hugs, kim
   — gpcmist

November 5, 2009
It is about keeping track of what you eat. Cut the carbs and up the protien. If you weight is climbing start off with no carbs for a week and try not to add in much. It is all the little bites that add up. Sugar free popcycles and pudding for sweets. You know you can do it. There are a lot of great recipes out there to keep the food fun and your weight in control.
   — trible

November 5, 2009
To answer your question, yes you might be able to have a revision. The only way to find out if you are a candidate for revision surgery is to call either your orignial surgeon or if he/she doesn't so revisions you can find one who might take you as a patient. There are reasons why people gain weight besides bad habits; Stomas stretch, staple line disruption, and a number of other reasons that may qualify you for revision. If bad habits are the only reason for the gain then you probably wouldn't be considered for revision until you get the bad habits under control. Congrats on all the weight you lost, that's great going from 540 to 245 when you were at your lowest. Good luck!
   — ALF

November 5, 2009
just got a letter in the mail and was denied for RNY i can appeal cant i please i need advice my insurance is cigna iam 270 and 5'2 gee help :(
   — bage09

November 6, 2009
Well im not an EXPERT on this cuase today actually is my one month of RNY.. but ask urself what are u doing wrong? What are u eating that is making u gain all this weight.. COngrats on what u lost.. but shame on u for not keeping it down!! Sorry but sometimes u have to be harsh!! Start simple.. do u remember how u started? Well then do just that...liquids, puree then small portions of solid foods!! Chew!! Chew!! Chew!! oo and dont forget ur proteins..If they denied it its cause maybe u are having bad habits!! Remember this is a Life CHANGE...soo try to get back on track.. u can do it! =) If u went from 5 and change to 2 and change f course u can continue loosing weight!! Good luck..........
   — Laritza10