second time sleeved

[stcyt 15]

Hello all,

I was sleeved in 2010 and lost 40 lbs. I worked out like crazy and followed all the rules. turns out I had undiagnosed hypothyroidism. Also... I was pretty scared at the time of surgery (in Mexico) and asked for a little bigger pouch (mistake).

Anyway... I have gained 10 lbs so overall weight loss ='s 30. I am scheduled to be "resleeved" in Mexico with a differenct surgeon (original surgeon too pricey, although I really liked him). I am hoping to have a better result now that my hypothyroidism has been corrected.

I really didnt think much about it.... other than what a complete pain in the ARS!!!

But then I read on here that it carries more risks.

I don't want to freak myself out.... but does anyone know anything about this?

Has any one else been resleeved?

Thanks

Stacey

[christieouchley 55]

Do you know what size bougie did the original surgeon use?

[stcyt 15]

I dont know about the Bougie size. I think he was using as a general practice around a 34-36... and then I asked for bigger.... so its anyones guess. I had an excellent surgeon and would recomend him to anyone... he was just honering my wishes by going bigger.

I try very hard to eat right and exercise, just hired a personal trainier and am trying to build some core muscle strength. I am feeling quite defeated and had a little Taco Bell Pity Party yesterday.... ate 3 taco supremes with no problem and could have easily eaten much more (not a habit.. just a lapse).

[PdxMan 4,292]

Wow, I don't have your experience, but to compare, I can eat about 3/4 of a regular crunchy taco (not supreme) and I am stuffed. I had a 34 bougie.

BTW, I am 2 years post-op.

[stcyt 15]

Wow, Thanks PdxMan. This really tells me alot. I am 2.5 years out and was wondering if maybe the restriction just goes away after a while. Its good to know you keep the restriction even after 2 years.

I am pretty set on the re-sleeve, I really really dont want to go through that all again, but I really really want to be at goal weight.

I read on here that the resleeve carries a higher complication rate because the stomach itself is thinner and the suture line has to go accross the old suture line.

I dont know if this is true and it's not a very common procedure, so I'm not sure where to research. I, of course, will ask my new surgeon about this, but I like to do independant research whenever possible, especially when getting care in another country. I dont want to do the bypass or d-switch because I dont want the malabsorption. If it's safer though... maybe I should go that route. Just not sure where to find the information on all this stuff.

[PdxMan 4,292]

Hmmm ... it would seem to me that the new suture line would be inside the old one thereby removing the old suture line. That would seem to make the most sense to me to avoid additional scar tissue.

Definitely talk to your Dr about this and ensure they have done re-sleeves.

[No game 14,437]

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/84675-looking-for-anyone-who-has-been-re-sleeved/page__fromsearch__1

This link has links to several people being re-sleeved

[stcyt 15]

Hmmm ... it would seem to me that the new suture line would be inside the old one thereby removing the old suture line. That would seem to make the most sense to me to avoid additional scar tissue.

Definitely talk to your Dr about this and ensure they have done re-sleeves.

Yes...it looks like I have lots to discuss with my doc. At first it just seemed like, "why not", but the reality is setting in. Mexico is nice for a lot of reasons, but the real good preop doc discussions often don't happen till the day of surgery. I haven't let my coordinator know my concerns yet... it's just starting to hit me that I am really committing to going through this whole blasted process one more time. I kind of want to get some exrays here in the states or something, just to have someone confirm that the lack of restriction isn't all in my head. Or.... If I stretched it out myself am I just going to do it again? Thanks for you input. I remember when I did my first sleeve I was on here all the time.... its sooooo helpful to have a community :-)

[stcyt 15]

http://www.verticals...__fromsearch__1

This link has links to several people being re-sleeved

Wow Laura-ven.... thanks so much. Its so nice to see that there are other. This is super helpful. It makes me think I should see a doc here for exrays before I dip south of the border again :-)

[No game 14,437]

Wow Laura-ven.... thanks so much. Its so nice to see that there are other. This is super helpful. It makes me think I should see a doc here for exrays before I dip south of the border again :-)

Yes I think getting scoped or an X-ray would be a good idea. The one girl Vicki had another thread

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/83398-have-to-be-re-sleeved/page__fromsearch__1