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I think what makes the fluid difficult is that Dr. B did an adjustment on the sleeve- just tightening it a bit and that is way different than it was before. So I went from 3 year out sleeve to smaller sleeve.

Thank you all so much. You all the best support group anyone could ask for! I am sip, sip, sipping!

Hello All! Quick update.. I am hanging in there. I am back at work fulltime. Recovery is a beast. Some days it feels like 1 step forward and 2 steps back. Honestly, getting fluid in is a problem. I mean .. it is difficult. Everything tastes terrible. I really don't want it.. but I am working at...

Hello Everyone. Just wanted to give an update on my experience so far. I had my Revision to Ds on Monday October 1st with SoCal Kaiser Dr. Belzberg. The surgery went well. It took about 3 hours. A bit longer than anticipated because my small bowel was 800cms in length. Since he uses the Hess...

Will do. Update... Final follow up with Dr. B and Pre-op are both on 9/19 and surgery is scheduled for 10/1!! WOW! I have no other words... just wow.

I will definitely take this list with me on the 19th. I have to give you some credit on the approval Mark. I appreciate your advice and words of encouragement.

Good Morning All! I have great news! I have been approved for the revision to DS. I meet with the Doctor on September 19th to schedule the surgery. I am both nervous and excited, a bit scared but mostly thrilled! A new chapter will begin soon. Thank you all for help and advice! It worked! I will...

Hi hilary1617! Thank you and I already started looking at other self pay options too!

Thank you Larra. My PCP appointment is Monday. I plan on asking for a referral to bariatric- that is the sole purpose for my visit. I will keep posting on here and of course may need more advice as I start down this path...

Had VSG June if 2015 through Kaiser. I had lost approximately 60 pounds after the surgery. But the weight is creeping back up. I have gained 30 back. I am going to my PCP for a referral back to Bariatric so I can ask for a revision to DS. I am looking for some information and advice for what I...