revision surgery

Hello everyone. I am 36 and have a BMI of 50. I had the sleeve in 2014 I lost about 115 lbs and have since gained almost all of it back. I am ashamed and embarrassed that I failed with the sleeve but I am ready to fight for my life. I am starting the process to submit for revision from sleeve...

Hello, I am scheduled to have RNY to DS revision surgery on 11/21/2018. (Yes, I chose that date!). I meet with my surgeon tomorrow and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on questions to ask. I’ve noticed some lingo about 2 anastomoses (I’m sure I spelled that wrong). What does that...

Hello everyone, My name is Amber and I am scheduled to have revision surgery on 11/21/2018. I meet with my surgeon tomorrow to ask all the questions I can. I found this site while searching for information about revision RNY to DS. I’m finding this group is much more knowledgeable than the...

Hello, My name is Shannon. I have started the process of undergoing a revision to RNY. This is covered in my plan. My starting weight date of surgery was 283lbs and my lowest recorded weight was 244lbs. I am currently 258lbs. Last month I had an EDG and upper GI. It came back that I suffer...

Hi all 1st thanks everyone for the support and all the helpful information in here. I started in here looking for a surgeon to perform a revision for me in IL- that has since changed. INFO - I am 5'6", 290lbs, BMI 46.8, insurance BCBS of IL, was 345lb in 2005 and had RNY, lost ~120lbs, for...

Hi I had a RNY in 2005, lost >100lvs, life happened and I gained 50. My stoma is enlarged. I am researching revision options in IL. Had a doctor that told me my only option is a band. I really don't like that option. I've heard DS and SIPS are very risky. Just trying to figure things out and...

Hello everyone! I've been reading a lot of posts on this site & have found TONS of helpful info! :D *Sorry for the long post* A little about my weight loss journey.... For years, I spent a lot of money & time on diet pills, weight loss programs, gym memberships, & other methods to lose weight...