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Weight regain after sleeve, considering DS. Anyone done this?



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I had sleeve performed April 2008. Very successful. Lost from about 240 to 140 in a year's time. Felt great, and the maintenance seemed natural. Statred working out, got in great shape. In late 2012, had an accident that rendered me unable to exercise, or even do much at all for an extended period. Ended up having several surgeries, including a total knee replacement on one leg. My activity level is still imited, and to be honest with myself, will always be to an extent. Over the past year, I have regained about 70 pounds, which is just devastating for me, espcially after having about 5 years of success. I am now considering revision surgery, possible a conversion to a DS. I feel so bad about myself, so limited and have really cut back on just about everything I do. The main reason I am considering a revision, most especially a DS, is because of the continued knee pain and toll on my now artificial joint. As I put the weight back on, I can just tell that the extra weight is so hard on the joints. I need to get it off for my long term health.

Looking for advice or input from anyone who might have done the sleeve to the DS AFTER WEIGHT REGAIN. I have found several people who have the DS after a sleeve that is never fully successful. But I am most interested in anyone who might have initially lost the weight, regained and then had the DS. Did you have success and lose the weight again? Any regrets?

I am also considering the resleeve, but really only if my sleeve turns out to be stretched significantly. I am more leaning to a DS for better long term results, especially since I have had this regain.

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Im so sorry your going through this. I have not been through this but wish you the best of luck figuring out what to do.

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I don't have much advice YET as my surgery was only on 4/17, but I regained about 40 lbs. after my sleeve, which is why I decided to get DS. I have a FB page you can follow :) facebook.com/malenashrinks

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DONT resleeve!! if you had a successful sleeve... do NOT RE sleeve. the stomach does not stretch symmetrically and a resleeve over a good sleeving is hapless. i know. Almanza totally screwed me with his 'resleeve" Me and my girlfriend. Have the the tests done and then consult with the doc (a reputable one) to determine which bariatric surgery is in your best interest at this time. I believe I need a mini gastric. so do your homework. and dont go to almanza.

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I am in the same boat. I had VSG in 2011 and lost 100 lbs. Now I've gained 50 back. I used to exercise but now can't as much due to arthritis and injury. I wish I had gone with the DS at first but my insurance wouldn't cover it at the time. Now they consider it if it's "medically necessary." I really want to have it done. I'm starving all the time and I hurt so much to move around. Keep updating on your progress.

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