Revision

[luvbnme 26]

Has anyone had the gastric sleeve done and then have to have the bypass revision surgery? What are the outcomes and things I should watch for. I lost 120 since June 2014. The Dr said I may lose more.... will it be as quick as the sleeve?

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Need more info.I revised from lapband to bypass.

Why do you want to revise?

[Titaniumsleeved2014 42]

I'm having the revision from sleeve to bypass because of severe GERDS and my weight loss wasn't significant at all i lost about 40lbs.... I go to see my new surgeon on Feb. 1st and I'll find out details then.

[luvbnme 26]

I am having the revision surgery because I have now gotten not only the gastric reflux but bile reflux which is beginning to get worse and hurt my throat....I lost 120 lbs on the sleeve so I am wondering how much more I'll lose. Kinda nervous

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

You have no info listed.It depends....

[dowdygm 0]

I had my gastric sleeve done 2/13 and did really well, especially taking into consideration I have multiple sclerosis. A couple months into it my reflux had returned & I had a terrible time trying to swallow. Since my acid levels in my stomach were way too high the revision was recommended. I had the revision 6/15. The revision surg triggered the worst MS flare up I've had to deal with since my diagnosis. I struggle with eating do to excessive nausea and vomiting. It is better with the transdermal patch scopolamine. When I would eat, it would feel like I had a razor splicing my insides to shreds. Morphine I take for my back & the MS did not touch the pain in my abdomen. I ended up with an "internal hernia". Emergency surgery for "volvulus obstruction". twisted intestines. In less than 6 mths I've gone from a sz 14 to a sz 4. I will say.......finally.....I am feeling & doing much better. Now.... from everything I have found & read, the internal hernias are rare. This is not normal at all.