2 yrs 3 months post op, gaining weight back going on to RNY

[Padraigm613 5]

Well I am 2 years 3 months since my surgery. Over the last 6 months I have slowly started to gain weight back. I am have horrible GERD issues and have not been able to get off the meds that we thought I would. Frustrating.

I have talked to my surgeon and we are going to do the conversation from VGS to RNY. Has anyone else done this? Results?

Thanks!

[finediva 979]

How much did you lose before the regain started? Are you doing the RNY because of the GERD issue, the regain or both?

[WL WARRIOR 692]

Which meds were you not able to drop? I know that is a personal question, so don't feel obligated to answer. I was just curious because I've recently realized that I might never be able to drop my blood pressure and thyroid meds no matter how much weight I lose. For me, high blood pressure and hypothyroidism is a CORRELATION of my obesity, not a CAUSATION.

I will probably still have high blood pressure and hypothyroidism when I am no longer obese seeing how my symptoms have not improved even after losing 75 pounds. It's slightly aggravating, but I'm still glad I had surgery. Good luck on your upgrade to bypass. I hope it gives you the results you are seeking.