My gastric sleeve journey with Quinones and why I am going back to be resleeved!

[judy79 18]

I was 240 pounds and did the Gastric Sleeve with Dr Quinones in March 2013. Every thing seemed fine, until I felt like my stomach was turning from the inside. That was later on, I asked Melanie Hensen whom works with Quinones and she assured me it was normal and it would pass. More time went by and it got stuck where I had to go to the Emergency room at Ben Taub here in Houston. They took me in for surgery and removed some staples that weren't done correctly and weren't even staples for the Gastric sleeve surgery. So it was an emergency situation and seemed to temporarily fix the problem. I went for plastic surgery January 2014 had Tummy Tuck, Lipo, and fat transfer to the butt. I'm happy with my results and feel the sexiest I ever fely, but stomach flipping again and when it does I can see a bulge in my belly.

So I'm going back for a round 2 of lipo and also for the surgeon to go in and reshape my sleeve at the same time. Would have to be 2 surgeons, and since I don't have much to lipo they say it's more than likely doable. I know I'll be on the liquid pre op and post op diet and that's fine. I'll be done with this stomach flipping nightmare and get a little lipo on hips and waist. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it!

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

WOW! Make sure you let us all know how you're doing, you are an inspiration with your go-getter attitude! Keep your chin up, and you're in my prayers....God bless...

[judy79 18]

Thanks so much, I'm so ready to do this and be done. We all deserve to love ourselves and be healthy!

[aydensmomma 8]

Wow! Good for you

[heartonmysleeve82 11]

What do you mean by your "stomach flipped" I haven't been sleeved yet so I am trying to get as much info as possible. I am in Houston also.

Best of luck to you!

[Jesser 295]

Judy are you going to Dr. Zavalza to fix your sleeve?

[judy79 18]

I'm getting a little lip too at same time. So bariatric surgeon who works with plastic surgeon Rafael Gustelum is Dr Jesus Lopez. So it's looking more like lopez.

If stomach isn't properly sized or shaped it can twist and flip from the inside.

Edited March 10, 2015 by judy79

[judy79 18]

Yes I have a few months to research. Thinking July

[blondell19 0]

I had the sleeve in 2011. I lost 135 pounds but have gained back 76 pounds. It is very disappointing. I thought the weight would be gone forever. Does anyone know if the gastric bypass can be done after the sleeve? Other question is , I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis and the Dr. Wants to start me on Bonivia, Fosamax. But not sure if any of the oral meds can be taken since I have had the surgery. Thanks .

[judy79 18]

Well turns out with my endoscopy Dr Quinones botched my Sleeve completely. He created a hernia at the top of my stomach that is a pouch to hold food and cause difficulty. I believe the insurance here will cover it. So I'm not doing 2 procedures together, I'm taking care of my stomach here then about 3-6 months after I'll go to DR Oscar Rafael Gastelum in Tijuana for liposuction. This is saddening because my life is now at a stand still because of Dr Quinones

[Ashleyp24 46]

Oh Wow, I hope all goes well!

[judy79 18]

Thanks I'm just praying till I get to the bariatric specialist to know exactly what is what. Gastrointestinal Dr is sending referral this week