Revision to Bypass, RNY from any Surgey coming up.... anyone else?

[LouLou22 15]

Hi @@Who'sThere

I had the whole op in one. However, it was a long op. Over 6 hours due to the amount of scar tissue I had. With that in mind, my recovery hasn't been too bad. It was definitely harder and longer than when I just had the band, but on the whole it's been ok. As soon as I had the drains out I was moving around (that's the key, don't just stay in your bed). Went for walks up and down the hospital. Sat by the nurses station. Had a shower. Anything to just feel semi normal and get out of bed.

With regards to the port, min was in a similar sort of place. No issues whatsoever and no pain. The most pain was internal, it felt like I had a stitch every time I coughed/sneezed/laughed.

My energy levels haven't been particularly high, but I've just powered through. Went back to work after 10 days and on holiday to Iceland 2 weeks exactly after.

I had no issues drinking from the get go. Water, Protein shakes, Soups all go down easily and can have plenty. Such a different feeling from the band!! No more of that drain feeling where it's slowly going down. Almost feels like I've had nothing done now, apart the tiredness which I've already mentioned (and the 28lb weightless).

If you have any more questions let me know x

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[Who'sThere 331]

Hi @@Who'sThere

I had the whole op in one. However, it was a long op. Over 6 hours due to the amount of scar tissue I had. With that in mind, my recovery hasn't been too bad. It was definitely harder and longer than when I just had the band, but on the whole it's been ok. As soon as I had the drains out I was moving around (that's the key, don't just stay in your bed). Went for walks up and down the hospital. Sat by the nurses station. Had a shower. Anything to just feel semi normal and get out of bed.

With regards to the port, min was in a similar sort of place. No issues whatsoever and no pain. The most pain was internal, it felt like I had a stitch every time I coughed/sneezed/laughed.

My energy levels haven't been particularly high, but I've just powered through. Went back to work after 10 days and on holiday to Iceland 2 weeks exactly after.

I had no issues drinking from the get go. Water, Protein shakes, Soups all go down easily and can have plenty. Such a different feeling from the band!! No more of that drain feeling where it's slowly going down. Almost feels like I've had nothing done now, apart the tiredness which I've already mentioned (and the 28lb weightless).

If you have any more questions let me know x

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Thank you! How long did you have your band? Did you have any tests before your revision to check it's condition? I'm hoping mine isn't too bad. I'm scared of having him open me up, remove the band, and then find that he has to wait for the bypass. I mean, if that happens, it happens, but it does make me anxious. I've had my band for 7.5 years. He did an EGD and said it looks ok, but who knows when he opens me up what it will look like on the outside of my stomach.

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[LouLou22 15]

@@Who'sThere

I had my band for 3.5 years. They did an endoscopy on me where they found I had severe esophegitus. So the surgeon warned me there was a chance that he might have to do it in two ops. However, when he went in he felt comfortable enough to do both parts in one op. But took over six hours due to the scar tissue.

Did you have many issues with the band such as sickness on a regular basis? That would dictate how much scarring and inflammation you have.

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[Who'sThere 331]

@@Who'sThere

I had my band for 3.5 years. They did an endoscopy on me where they found I had severe esophegitus. So the surgeon warned me there was a chance that he might have to do it in two ops. However, when he went in he felt comfortable enough to do both parts in one op. But took over six hours due to the scar tissue.

Did you have many issues with the band such as sickness on a regular basis? That would dictate how much scarring and inflammation you have.

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I throw up more days than I don't. However, my EGD was good. We aren't really sure why I have so much trouble. My band was great until I gotpregnant. I had hyperemesis and had to have a complete unfil. Since then, I've not been able to tolerate much fill at all and I throw up regularly.

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[LouLou22 15]

@@Who'sThere

The band sure is a fickle thing! Very thankful to be rid of mine.

I wish you luck with the op. If you have any more questions then fire away

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[Pipergurl 34]

@@FDclerical Congrats! what was your previous surgery?

Sleeve ! U replies to my original thread already lol I'm the one with the dilated sleeve

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How was the conversion? I am going on Tuesday for a conversion from sleeve to bypass due to complications from the sleeve. I'm very nervous and scared.

[FDclerical 318]

@@FDclerical Congrats! what was your previous surgery?

Sleeve ! U replies to my original thread already lol I'm the one with the dilated sleeve

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How was the conversion? I am going on Tuesday for a conversion from sleeve to bypass due to complications from the sleeve. I'm very nervous and scared.

No surgery date yet still waiting on approval but dont be nervous stay positive it will be great !!! R u revising for gerd issues also ???

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[Pipergurl 34]

@@FDclerical Congrats! what was your previous surgery?

Sleeve ! U replies to my original thread already lol I'm the one with the dilated sleeve

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How was the conversion? I am going on Tuesday for a conversion from sleeve to bypass due to complications from the sleeve. I'm very nervous and scared.

No surgery date yet still waiting on approval but dont be nervous stay positive it will be great !!! R u revising for gerd issues also ???

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No. Stricture mid stomach.

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[Who'sThere 331]

@@LouLou22, thanks. I will probably have plenty of questions.

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[FDclerical 318]

Wow just got my date y'all !Dec 27th Amen !!

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[Pipergurl 34]

Wow just got my date y'all !Dec 27th Amen !!

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Congratulations!!!

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[Bugaboo77 18]

Ugh...I'm hoping for a revision also. Had my band for 6 years. Having pain just to the left of my

Sternum. Complete unfill due to pain, reflux, vomitting. 2 months later (just last week) had endoscopy. Surgeon said I had a small hernia and took biopsies. Will see what is found. He wants to try to work with the band some more unless findings from biopsies show something different. I have regained ALL of my preop weight. Just want this to be resolved.

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[teedsg 251]

@@FDclerical, Congratulations!

[Pipergurl 34]

Had my revision done this afternoon. Exhausted and achy but it's officially done!

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[FDclerical 318]

Ugh...I'm hoping for a revision also. Had my band for 6 years. Having pain just to the left of my

Sternum. Complete unfill due to pain, reflux, vomitting. 2 months later (just last week) had endoscopy. Surgeon said I had a small hernia and took biopsies. Will see what is found. He wants to try to work with the band some more unless findings from biopsies show something different. I have regained ALL of my preop weight. Just want this to be resolved.

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please make sure you stress the importance of your safety and comfort. in the end it is your body not the surgeons. you push for what you want and need good luck keep us posted!