Sleeve to MGB Revision/ Resleeve & Bypass or Just Bypass

[NuHorizons 89]

Hi

I'm researching getting a revision from a VSG to a MGB. I was sleeved in July 2010. I never experienced the "Honeymoon phase" and my weight loss was slow from the beginning. I was able to lose 80 lbs over two years with dieting and vigorous exercise, but now my weight is rapidly creeping back up.

I have a few questions for those who went from a sleeve to a Mini Gastric Bypass. Did your surgeon resleeve you and then bypassed you or did he/she bypass you only. I watched a few revision videos from Dr. Rutledge and he doesn't recommend resleeving unless the sleeve is very large or deformed due to the increased risk of complications when resleeving.

Are you satisfied with the outcome of the MGB and would you recommend your Surgeon? Also, if you can please list your Surgeon's name I would appreciate it. Thanks

Edited April 14, 2016 by NuHorizons

[daizymom 62]

I think I'd be inclined to go with the regular bypass- just to make sure you don't need a 3rd surgery.

But I'm sure your surgeon can advise you best.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Yes I agree go with the full gastric bypass, the cadillac of surgeries! GB is my third surgery wish that I had it done in the first place.

[NuHorizons 89]

Thanks for the reply ladies! I had my heart set on the MGB, but I will start researching the Full bypass as well.

[Caligirl88 23]

I'm going with the MGB because studies coming out are saying that the MGB is more effective than gb with a much shorter surgery time.