Am I the only one on this site that is being revised from sleeve to bypass?

[vicki s 146]

Just wondering if I am the only revision from sleeve to bypass....I wish i could connect with someone who has or is going to go thru this...anyone? Feeling so alone...

[kristy3k 1,133]

There are others. Think there is a thread on the topic... Someone will answer shortly.. You are never alone here!!!

[vicki s 146]

Thanks kristy, someone else said there was a thread, but I can't find it....

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

Thanks kristy, someone else said there was a thread, but I can't find it....

Vicki Welcome don't know how many will reply who have had sleeve to bypass revision as haven't seen much chatting for a month. If you go to Forum on the upper left hand side and select Forums Home then scoll to the main heading called "main gastric bypass surgery forums" scoll down in that area to sub heading "Band to Gastric Bypass Revisions" and click on that, yes I know you are talking the sleeve. Once that populates scoll down and there is a forum Sleeve to Gastric Bypass revisions or something close to that. I noticed though most who have had this done are either communating in other forums now or not at all. There is nothing recent but there is some information, or stories that might be helpful. Hopefully someone who has had this done will respond who can answer any questions you might help. All use the search button as missmachine just posted "revision from sleeve to bypass". Hope this helps.

[vicki s 146]

Thank you oldeoneyoungagain....i will go searching now...this is scary since there are not many, i just wonder how experienced the drs are and what the stats are that lie ahead...?

[Pattiroo 5]

No, not at all. I was going for the sleeve first but when the surgeon read that I have dealt with and been medicated for years for Acid reflux, he immediately recommended the bypass because people who get the sleeve often have problems with heartburn so I am thankful he made that decision for me. I am fine with the bypass. From what I have read, sometimes people who get the sleeve ultimately move on for a second surgery which of course is the bypass.

[vicki s 146]

thanks pattiro..its so good to here positive and encouraging responses...I too have reflux so i am hoping this will take care of it....

[DLCoggin 1,788]

New thread started yesterday by Sprinkles13 with title something like "Is there any conversion from Sleeve to Gbypass". You might want to check it out.

[vicki s 146]

Thanks DL, and congratulations on your amazing wt loss!!

[DLCoggin 1,788]

You're certainly welcome Vicki and you're gonna love the new you!!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I'm sure your not alone. I do sometimes feel that if gastric bypass been around longer that should had been the only surgery available cuz I see a lot of ppl reversing from sleeve or lap band to gastric bypass. They say you lose the most it helps with blood pressure and diabetic disappear. I think gastric bypass should be the only surgery available & no other simple cuz it's a permanent surgery & has more studies. If your gonna have WLS it's better the whole process then partial. When we decided to have WLS it's cuz we reach the end & we just can't do it anymore. You don't want to lose only 20 pounds. Sorry I just been thinking too much lately. This is only my opinion.

[vicki s 146]

I agree, I feel like the wight loss guinea pig!! ive had the band, then the sleeve, well, sort of a sleeve since he didnt do it right, and now hoping he will do the bypass...ugh..im so over this crap...just want it done and over already! thnks tiny, i feel better now....LOL...

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I agree' date=' I feel like the wight loss guinea pig!! ive had the band, then the sleeve, well, sort of a sleeve since he didnt do it right, and now hoping he will do the bypass...ugh..im so over this crap...just want it done and over already! thnks tiny, i feel better now....LOL...[/quote']

Your welcome lmbo Guinea pig I felt like that when they wanted to give me depo to stop my period. I wanted nuvo sure not a needle to make my ass fat again. Had a friend from 150 jump to 300 plus with depo so why should I take it. Smh

[vicki s 146]

LOL.... WHAT WE GO THRU HUH?

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

I'm sure your not alone. I do sometimes feel that if gastric bypass been around longer that should had been the only surgery available cuz I see a lot of ppl reversing from sleeve or lap band to gastric bypass. They say you lose the most it helps with blood pressure and diabetic disappear. I think gastric bypass should be the only surgery available & no other simple cuz it's a permanent surgery & has more studies. If your gonna have WLS it's better the whole process then partial. When we decided to have WLS it's cuz we reach the end & we just can't do it anymore. You don't want to lose only 20 pounds. Sorry I just been thinking too much lately. This is only my opinion.

I totally agree with what you are saying that it has been around the longest, and I wish I would have done that first. It was my cardiologist that suggested the lapband when I suggested Weight Watchers. Believe he did that for #1 my age 67 at the time, #2 heart condition, #3 lung involvement and if it had to be reversed it could be. Instead the three years I had the band (which I never had a problem until it was discovered it slipped) I lost the necessary weight (50 lbs) that now I can get through the RNY surgery, with probably minor problems. When the band was removed I threw PVCs (very irregular heart beat) and my blood pressure dropped but at my age now 71 they expect that. None of my five doctors seem concerned. I might add had the band not slipped I wouldn't be doing RNY especially now that I am older, but have another 40 lbs to go and would like to get off the insulin pump and some if not all 21 other medications I have to take.