Kay_G_B 10 Posted August 5, 2022 At 7 months post-op, I finally hit 100 Lbs lost. I am scheduled for a conversion on September 1st due to the fact that a recent EGD revealed a kink in my stomach (the part that empties into the intestines). This kink has caused me to not be able to eat and has resulted in the rapid weight loss. My surgeon is going to convert my sleeve into a bypass to correct the issue. I'm supposed to have my gallbladder removed as well due to the fact that I now have gallstones also. It really sucks to have to go through this all over again (the pre-op diet, the procedure & the recovery). Everyone keeps telling me that I need to get myself better and back to 100%, which I agree, but what is to say this is going to do it. I didn't expect this result from the first surgery. But I guess it is a risk you take in having WLS. 1 summerseeker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcuster83 1,504 Posted August 5, 2022 Congratulations on your weight loss! Sorry you have to have a revision. I guess all surgeries come with risks, it could be worse, try to stay positive. Hope you feel better soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimA-GA 540 Posted August 5, 2022 Thank you for sharing your difficulties… you look amazing and hope the next surgery can get you in a good place Heath wise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arabesque 7,414 Posted August 6, 2022 Even though you’ll need to have a revision, I am glad they discovered why you were struggling to eat. Are you sure you have to go through the full pre surgery diet process or just the usual nothing to eat or drink from the night before the surgery practise? Your liver has already shrunk, you’ve lost a lot of weight & your general health would be way better now then when you had the first surgery. But … 🤷🏻♀️ You may find it isn’t as difficult this time as at least you’ll know what happens & to expect after surgery. All the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crisscat 181 Posted August 6, 2022 Sorry to hear you having to go through another surgery but hopefully they will get you back on track and you recover better. Your pics look great best wishes for a speedy recovery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites