Tomo

In 2008, I started around 320 lbs. I had a Lap band, lost over 150 lbs., then I developed serious esophagus issues, had to remove all the fluid for a long time. After my esophagus healed, I revised to sleeve (band removed and sleeve surgery all in one). A few years later, I developed severe Gerd and burning esophagus. No PPIs worked anymore. It was progressively getting worse. 

Between the lapband then to the VSG, I maintained the majority of my weight loss. I attribute some of my success to tracking and logging my food from the beginning. It helps me keep accountable. I will track for life.

In August 2021, I revised to RNY due to Gerd/esophagitis issues. It is wonderful not to have severe Gerd. I am sleeping well now, and had the added surprise of losing weight. My weight loss rate has exceeded my previous VSG rate even though I started at a much lower weight. My appetite is more suppressed than it was after my VSG, and I am now under goal weight. I understand everybody is different. Since my revision to bypass, I have had zero issues. It has been wonderful so far. Physically, I feel the same as with the sleeve but without all the side effects. I feel normal, a healthy normal, for once. I had a new learning curve on how to eat after the revision which took about 6 months to really understand full vs not, hungry vs head hunger. For the most part, it is very similar to the VSG. I have been able to tolerate all foods with no issues. 

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