From a Sleeve to a bypass

[Empress24 2]

I was sleeved in December of 2013. I lost a total of 50lbs before i ended up getting pregnant and regaining the weight. I currently am more than i weighed pre surgery and my doctors have recommended that i be revised to a bypass. I am a bit scared and want to know of anyone else’s experience with a sleeve to a bypass after a regain. Was your weight loss after your bypass successful? Do you have more issues now than before? Can you tolerate less foods? It will be very helpful in my decision making. Thank you all♥️

[biginjapan 647]

I can't help you with your questions, but I just wanted to let you know I'm on the same journey. I was sleeved in 2017, lost 100lbs and have since gained back more than half of that. After reading the forums and consulting with some surgeons, I'll be having a revision to bypass in early March. I'm hoping that that, plus following some version of a low-carb/keto/paleo type diet, that I'll be able to keep the weight permanently off.

[GreenTealael 25,446]

If you do not have any complications such as GERD, consider asking about DS, SIPS or SADI compared to RNY.

Good Luck 💚

Edited December 10, 2019 by GreenTealael

[catwoman7 11,223]

I haven't had a revision either, but a lot of people have - hopefully some will chime in!

[Bastian 458]

Totally unrelated reason for my bypass 1 week+ after my sleeve, just wanted to wish you luck, it'll be so worth it, even though any surgery is scary and we have to weigh up the pros and cons of having it done.

I'm sure you will get some good info from those that have gone through it that'll hopefully ease any niggling doubts you have

[Empress24 2]

Thank you all. I do have GERD but also suffer from other health issues. I have been back and forth on wanting it and no wanting it out of fear. I have started the process so many times hopefully this time i would get the information needed to keep me going with it.

[GreenTealael 25,446]

9 minutes ago, Empress24 said:

Thank you all. I do have GERD but also suffer from other health issues. I have been back and forth on wanting it and no wanting it out of fear. I have started the process so many times hopefully this time i would get the information needed to keep me going with it.

Then just RNY as an option, Good Luck 💚

[Bastian 458]

13 minutes ago, Empress24 said:

Thank you all. I do have GERD but also suffer from other health issues. I have been back and forth on wanting it and no wanting it out of fear. I have started the process so many times hopefully this time i would get the information needed to keep me going with it.

So share your exact fears here and we can help you work through them?

[Empress24 2]

I would say some of my fears are from being sleeved. I cannot tolerate certain fruits AT ALL since my sleeve. My Vitamin levels are always low. And i guess you can say just a fear of having another major surgery and not knowing the outcome...

[carlacv 27]

I was sleeved 2016 went in for a check up found out that I have hernia consulted my surgeon and now awaiting for a date for my revision. For me I think it’s the best option will keep u posted if you would like