Converting from Sleeve to Bypass?

[snowkitten 371]

Im not exactly sure where to post this question since its kind of an in-between topic, so I apologize in advance if you see this in two locations….

For all those people who originally had the sleeve and were converted to the bypass, I was curious to know WHY? What was your journey?

For those who had to have this done do to gastritis, what was done for that before they jumped to conversion?

Did anyone have to have this done because of stomach spasms?

[heynowkc 329]

Good question. My surgeon has suggested I may "need" to convert in a few years since I have so much weight to lose and "could" stall out (in a permanent type way) but I am determined not to need it! *runs to the gym*

I'd be curious to know the answer too.

[snowkitten 371]

That's a great attitude to take! at least u know it may be an option tho. Odd that they are essentially saying the sleeve stops working

[LSF 264]

I know someone who had the bypass and gained most of her weight back so nothing is 100%

[heynowkc 329]

From what I've read though it doesn't really "stop" working or ever go back to your normal size. So I'm not sure. It's probably not that it would "stop" working for me but because of my starting weight I could have more difficulties than others getting to a reasonable goal weight? Idk! I am not worried about it. I just have to keep my gym bag packed!

That's a great attitude to take! at least u know it may be an option tho. Odd that they are essentially saying the sleeve stops working

[snowkitten 371]

I love that attitude!

[erp 2,016]

You can message lilmissdiva. She converted due to severe reflux issues.

[snowkitten 371]

Thanks, I'll do that

[snowkitten 371]

Thanks, I'll do that

[VSGmary 418]

Ive been warned this could happen to me as i developed GERD sice having the sleeve. Surgeon said if meds stop working this will be the next port of call for me - i pray this wont happen.

[snowkitten 371]

I've heard of it being done for gerd, but I've never heard of it being done for gastritis/esophageal spasms (which I have). I actually WANT to have this done because its miserable being in pain and never knowing when ill have a bad attack. But my surgeon hasn't mention anything but more testing (for what?) If this current treatment doesn't work (its not)

I really hope you don't have to get another surgery you don't want. Good luck!!

[VSGmary 418]

Good luck to you also, i wish you all the best. I don't know what i would do if i was in such pain xox