revision

Hi, I'm Chris. I'm a 40-year-old male. My highest weight that I know about was 554 lbs and my CW is 457 lb (BMI 63). It was in July 2016 that started addressing my weight when I went to my best friend's 4th of July party and had to leave after 15 minutes because I couldn't handle the standing...

Hello I have struggled with my weight since childhood. I have tried and failed every diet that you could imagine. In 2007 I decided to have lap band surgery. Due to the irreparable damage it did to my esophagus, and the horrible reflux, I had to have it removed in 2014. The Dr that removed the...

Hi all, I am working on my pre-op requirements for a VSG to DS revision. I've called my insurance member services number 4 times now trying to get a copy of my "EOC" or the specific bariatric policy for my plan and no one can help me! It's like these people have no idea what I am talking about...

hi everyone! I had VSG surgery in May 2015. My starting weight was 267, bmi of 52. Despite getting pregnant 4 months later (accidentally), I managed to get down to just under 180. From September 2017 to this past August I went to an intense nursing program and realized after graduation that I...

Hello!! I am almost 3 years out from a RNY. I lost down to 137 and had some regain. I am currently about 165. However, I have had major issues with ulcers. 5 months after my original surgery we did a revision to remove my first batch of ulcers, and they made some changes to my pouch and Stoma...