Question:
Have you had a 2nd WLS (Revision)?

I am 2 years out of an open RNY and have been gaining ny weight back. Strongly considering doing it again and would like to hear from others who have gone through the same thing.    — Barry R. (posted on April 26, 2003)

April 26, 2003
I had vertical banding done in 1984, a revision to a proximal RNY in 2000 and in Feb. 2003 was revised to a distal. Some of the reasons due to weight gain and others anatomical. If you would like to discus details feel free to e-mail me directly at [email protected] I would be glad to talk about both our experieinces.
   — Joanne M.

April 26, 2003
Barry, I had to be revised to transected pouch after 11 mos post op from orignal non transected rny. I lost an additional 60 lbs after that and have about 30 to go to get to my goal. Are you transected? If not, you could have staple line disruption and would need to be transected. Read my profiles part one (first surgery) and part two (second surgery) and if I can answer any questions, please e mail me. Do you eat a lot more than you used to? Do you have any heartburn? Have you had an upper GI to see if there is a disruption?
   — Mylou52

April 26, 2003
Hi Barry, I had the VBG in 92 and just had the revision to RNY on Valentines Day. May I ask how you are regaining the weight. Is it food choices? You can read my profile or email me with any questions. I can honestly say that I do not regret the revision however my weight loss is a little slower now. -50#s..Stephanie Teal
   — Stephanie T.