SLEEVE REVISION TO GASTRIC BYPASS

[shoregirl75 102]

Hi there! I had sleeve surgery 5 years ago. The first year was great. I did well and didn't have any complications. I lost almost 100lbs in just over a years, but was never able to hit my goal weight. It seemed like as soon as I got to the year mark my body stalled and I wasn't able to lose any more, and it was a struggle not to start gaining. I was eating right an exercising . It was like my body adjusted to the new way of eating and I slowing started to gain back. 5 years out and falling back in to back eating habits I have gained back 50lbs and I am struggling with severe reflux again. This had greatly improved after my weight loss and hiatal hernia repair with the sleeve. In September, I have going to have another hiatal hernia repair and revision to sleeve surgery to gastric bypass. Anyone else revised from sleeve to bypass care to share your experiences?? Advice? Thoughts? Warnings? Success? Complications?

[DJB0888 2]

Hi

I had a Sleeve in May 2014, lost 186lbs in the first year or so then regained around 100lb over the next 18 months.

I got back onto full plan and was able to lose around 56lb of that 100 before having the revision to a Bypass on April 17th. It is early days for me as still on Fluid only, but I think I made the best decision. I wish you all the luck in the world.

[Mooseknuckle 85]

Hi I just went through the revision surgery . On Apr 2. It has been tough but it will get easier . I didn't gain any weight after my sleeve I just ripped my hernia repair. Trying to lift to much weight . Cause of my own pain and it was bad . Now I am feeling much better just started my soft foods . That is a struggle to make sure you chew really well cause blockage is easy . The opening in your new stomach is only about the size of a pencil eraser

[Bryn910 519]

Hi.

i am getting my revision from sleeve to RNY in 12 days so I don’t really have much info to give.

But congrats on this decision and keep updates

[mylighthouse 782]

Can't give any advice/experience, just wanted to say that I will also need the sleeve to bypass revision soon. Apprehensive about it, but due to GERD, eat I probs, etc, it's time to get bit done.

Wish you the best!

[shoregirl75 102]

Thank you all for your responses! I appreciate it! Please keep us updated on your revisions journeys and i will do so as well! I wish you all the best!

[shoregirl75 102]

I did want to ask. How long did you have to stay in the hospital after your revisions? 1 or 2 days?

[ellie123 374]

Bumping up this topic, I’m interested too...