snowkitten 371 Posted February 9, 2015 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heynowkc 329 Posted February 9, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowkitten 371 Posted February 9, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSF 264 Posted February 9, 2015 I know someone who had the bypass and gained most of her weight back so nothing is 100% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heynowkc 329 Posted February 10, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowkitten 371 Posted February 11, 2015 I love that attitude! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erp 2,016 Posted February 16, 2015 You can message lilmissdiva. She converted due to severe reflux issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowkitten 371 Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks, I'll do that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowkitten 371 Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks, I'll do that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGmary 418 Posted February 18, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowkitten 371 Posted February 18, 2015 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!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGmary 418 Posted February 19, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
