TheRevisionedVagabond

Haii!! I just found this site again after having left years ago once I completed my first two years of my sleeve. Now I'm back due to regain. YAY! 🙄 I know its more common for patients due to reflux, but I've thankfully never had that issue before nor after my sleeve. But due to this fact, it's equally as hard to find threads on people who are getting a revision solely due or in addition to weight regain! So those of you who went from sleeve to bypass: What was the weight loss like the second time around? I'm hearing its slower and you don't lose as much. Would you say that's true in your experience? Anything you've done differently this time? Lessons learned? Sleeve: 162cm (5ft 3in), I was 134kgs (296lbs), and got down to 77kgs (170lbs) Currently: | 119kg (~260lbs, regained 40kg (90lbs)

Trueeee, thats interesting!! I was gonna say that maybe things were different back then, but I see your surgery was 2 years ago so! Yeah, very curious why she didnt recommend this stuff before. 🤔 Really really sorry you're going through this. Hopefully you get some sort of resolution from it all, and the one you're hoping for. 🤗

Yes, I'm the same as you!! I didn't lose all my weight with the sleeve as well and I'm hoping I end up losing just as much, if not more. I agree that if it was an amazing loss, you'd remember. Haha! But man, I hope it works out for you. If you are in the States, you could also try Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro or something? Idk. This is what I'm seeing going around the revision fb groups and people are having crazy success. However, I think most regain once they're off of it. Hmmm, yeah.. It does seem like converting might be the better option but I'm no doctor. Everything else just seems like a quick fix, you know? How long does she want you on it?

Really sorry to hear you're having issues with regain. Hopefully the surgeon gave you some helpful information! I just had my revision on the 10th of February, so I can't quite say too much on whether or not its more successful the second time around, but I can tell you the expectations that I received from my surgeon! I was told that it is in fact slower the second time around, but this is okay because that means the weight loss should be steady and you're more likely to keep it off. Additionally, he told me that you'll lose about 10-15 percent less than what you lost the first time around. If you're smaller, the weight loss will be slower since you're closer to a healthier BMI than someone who is way over. Another thing that plays a part is the length of the limbs of the bypass (assuming thats what you revise to and not a re-sleeve). I believe that the longer the limbs, the more weight you lose. As for me, I had the sleeve then revised to the gastric bypass and its a little different, ngl. Instead of feeling full from tightness like I got with my sleeve, I get the hiccups which is funny but annoying as well since they hurt since im so early out. I'm not hungry at. all. Like, its a little concerning. Hahaha! But I did not get this sensation with my sleeve. I was hungry right out of surgery. Recovering was an absolute breeze. Within a few days, I was walking around like nothing happened. So far, the weight loss is moving at the same pace as it was with my sleeve, so I'm happy about that. Since surgery, I've lost 7kg. Surgery day, I started at 116kg (255lbs) and am now at 109 (240). Hope this info was at least a little helpful!

Oh this is very interesting, thank you so much for sharing!! I love what he said here: I find it's very true. Thanks again for sharing a piece of your story! 🖤

I'm flying to Turkey next month to have my revisional surgery from sleeve to Gastric Bypass. However, I'm actually terrified. Like, I'm just so scared. Funnily enough, my heart nor my gut is telling me anything out of the ordinary. It's almost like I want to be scared? With my sleeve, I was so ready to go. Not a fear in my bones. But this time, I'm afraid and reading things on mortality rates and everything. It's just so unlike me as I already know the risks involved. Perhaps this is happening because it's my first time having surgery abroad, but I think it's also because my labs. My blood work came back lower than they would have liked, and told me to wait until February to have my surgery. My surgeon assured me that if my iron is still low, they will give me an iron injection prior to the surgery. Okay, cool! That was until I started googling and read that iron infusions are best 2-3 weeks before surgery and that having it right before surgery will do nothing! So that places me in a place of doubt. Before anyone asks, I'm having the surgery abroad because it's far too expensive to have it done here, and to have it covered by insurance will take a lifetime and even then, it's not guaranteed since my sleeve was so successful (the words of my surgeon here in my country). Those of you who had surgery abroad, specifically Turkey, can you lend some reassurance? What about those of you who had lower iron levels prior to surgery? I'm just looking for words of encouragement here.. Even typing this out, I feel kinda silly. Lol. 😅 Maybe that was all I needed; to just let it out.

Oh my goodness... thank you so so much. Really. 🖤 I wish you nothing but the best and beyond for your DS!! If you don't mind me asking, why did you choose that instead of a full on bypass? Also, is a DS the same thing as a mini gastric bypass?

Thank you so much for that. Haha!! It actually really helps me to see the percentage. 😅 Now I feel really silly for worrying, but I suppose I'd rather worry than not take it as seriously since it's still a major surgery. 🙈

I'm still feeling hunger pains?! I know it's truly hunger because it's now been about 4-5 hours since I've eaten anything. I was focusing more on my Water. Tsk tsk. But I thought I wasn't supposed to feel hungry? Like, to the point of having to remind myself to eat?! Anyone else?? *I should add, I'm 6 weeks post op as of today. (YAY! ) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone! I just hit my 3 week post op mark! Woohoo! Though, I've regretted this surgery since about Day 2 because of all the issues I'm having. Don't feel too comfortable going into those issues on this forum. However, every single time I eat or drink something, my sleeve starts gurgling and crying and whatnot haha. It's embarrassing. My husband is always like "are you still hungry?" Bless his heart, he always offers more food because he thinks I'm still hungry due to those sounds. Anyone else experience this? Does it go away over time? Anything that can help? If it helps at all, I take Nexium in the morning. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Trying to map out my meal plan & I'm so used to overnight oats, that it's hard to think I won't be doing that if I want to accelerate my weight loss. Every low Carb Breakfast I google, it's all Keto. My NUT wants me on low carb, low fat, high Protein & I'm sick of doing scrambled eggs every morning. What are you eating for a low carb breakfast?! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

6 weeks post op this Monday & I'm losing control here. I am not eating how I'm supposed to be eating. I've had pizza and wings and tonight I've eaten almost 1000 in calories. (3 FULL slices of a medium pizza from Pizza Hut & 6 buffalo wings). Not all at once obviously. But that's what I had today. I'm so upset with myself. SO upset!! I know I'm going to regret telling my surgeon about the food because, I mean, c'mon. Who just has a surgery like this & does something so stupid?!? But I'm deathly scared that I've been stretching my sleeve with how bad I've been eating. It's been ongoing for about a week now. Is it too early to do the pouch reset?! Somebody kick some common sense into my head PLEASE!!! I've seriously regretted this surgery since Day 1 & I'm just so.. ugh. I just wish I never had this done. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 6 weeks post op on Monday & I can eat a bit more than I used to be able to. I honestly am not sure why, but I'm definitely scared. I think it might be because my tummy is healing, but I'm not sure? It's pissing me off for sure because I've been at a stall since 2 weeks post op! I believe you can stretch the sleeve, but it would be exceptionally hard to do so. But then I read articles where they say you can't stretch it because they cut the stretchy part out. So I'm gonna ask the highly debated question because I'd love to hear your thoughts please! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Shoooootttt I had 3 FULL SLICES of pizza a few days ago! AND WINGS! You didn't cheat! You saw what you wanted, and went for it. I was in the exact same boat. Just start anew! You got this! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@trekker954 ah I see. yeah my plan allows veggies at 6 weeks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Snap!! I keep forgetting I can add veggies in my eggs ? I'm still stuck in the puréed stage mindset lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You guys are awesome!! Thank you!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im wondering the same. I couldn't even keep Water down at 5 days.. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@kokofamfour thank you! [emoji5] Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Whoa!!! 5 days?!? Oh my god... I would definitely bring that up! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow!! Thank you!! That's very valuable information!!! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Most definitely! That's my concern as well!! I'm picking myself up for sure today & have made a meal plan and high Protein Snacks for moments like that! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

9 months?!? Wow!!! That's good to know! & I don't. I have no idea what that is tbh. Haha! But I'll ask when I go in for my appointment this week! I'm interested in knowing as well!! I really hope he didn't. [emoji20] Can the stomach stretch this early out? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you!! It's a new day, so I'm headed to the store to get some nutrient dense foods. I think it was mainly because we have nothing to eat here (but condiments lol) & that was my fault for not preparing for situations like that. Husband had the car & pizza could deliver. *sigh* & That's what I was expecting! But it's all gone down fine. I was really hoping I would never be able to eat those things again, but that's not the case. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not being harsh at all!! That is such a wake up call!! I didn't realize I could cause a leak this far out from my surgery. I figured I was past that stage or something. I don't know. Basically, I thought it would take 4 weeks for my stomach to do most of it's healing. I'm also shocked I could eat pizza! Everyone has been saying how they can get only a bite or so in. I knew I had food addiction, just not this intense. I need to take several steps back. Today, I'm making my meal plan for the week, so hopefully this helps to steer me on track. The only thing I've seen my sleeve help with is a little restriction, and dumping on anything high fat or high sugar. (Usually high fat foods. I don't eat a lot of high sugar foods because I'm scared of enabling that sugar addiction I had) Also, you're certainly right about going cold turkey. I was told about my surgery date & starting the pre op diet, 2 days before I had to start it & I chose NOT to go with having a food funeral. I also didn't cheat the entire time I was on my pre op diet. I never realized that I did do it all cold turkey. Man. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App