Question:
2.5 years post op RNY, I'm looking into revision

OK, I'm 5'0" Got down to 100lbs. I'm back up to 140. Still not obese BMI, but I'm exercising, eating right - but am always hungry every few hours. I originally wanted to have the DS, but my insurance wouldn't cover it. I'm proximal. Would it be easier to get approved for a DS upon revision? Can I have a revision even though I'm still in the "Acceptable" weight or (not that I want to) do I have to wait until my BMI reaches 40 AGAIN? I'm scared to death. Thank you for any input you may have~    — jengrz (posted on May 9, 2005)

May 9, 2005
Well Don't you make me feel like a failure! I am 5'2 and lowest i got was 144 and not sit between 165-175 .... BUST my butt at the gym and hardly eat. I dont see an insurance approving you. Do you eat right and work out??
   — Sabrina H_NC

May 9, 2005
First, I would got get your mechanics check out to see if maybe it isn't your fault you are gaining. With that being said, I have heard proximals have alot of trouble in maintaing their losses and must be much more diligent than say a proximal. I would think about getting scoped and see exactly where you stand where your mechanics are concerned. If it is a mechanical problem then insurance will be more inclined to approve a revision. Good luck darlin! Hugs...Erika
   — Egyptianeyesdiva

May 11, 2005
Yahoo has a couple of weight-loss surgery groups that could be great resources for you. One is the Obesity Surgery Support Group for "Graduates" (those who are at least one year post-op from WLS), and I think there's also a group dedicated to revisions. I don't have the URLS offhand, but if you check for "OSSG" in the library or maybe even on google, you'll at least find the grads. I know there are folks there who've struggled with exactly the question you've asked.
   — Suzy C.

May 11, 2005
Just filling in the blanks. The link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG A regain of 40#, if I read that right, is substantial and more than just bounceback. You don't say if you were transected and if your mechanics are all intact. I also eat or drink a protein every 2 hrs or so, so that don't seem strange to me, but that much regain makes me nervous.
   — vitalady