New to BP, saying hello!

[AmandaElder 4]

Hello everyone. New to BP and the forums. Just had my surgery on 7.31.23 - conversion to bypass. Had my original sleeve surgery 7 years ago and was able to convert to bypass because the GERD was so horrible for several years!

how is everyone doing! Any surgery friends also in July?

[Hop_Scotch 1,632]

Welcome, hope you are recovering well from your surgery.

[Spinoza 1,452]

Hiya! I hope you're recovering well. How has your weight loss been since your original surgery and are you hoping for more now, or are you maintaining and just getting your reflux sorted?

[AmandaElder 4]

It will do both. From my first surgery I lost 150lbs. I was happy with the weight I had lost. Still had a lot more to go but the heartburn was such a hinderance. Nothing like walking in the treadmill and eating tums at the same time just to get through :). I am feeling so blessed to have found a surgeon that specialized in revisions and took me seriously. 5 days post op and no reflux!

[Shanna NYC 148]

Congrats and welcome. Heartburn/reflux was one of the reasons I chose the bypass over the sleeve. Happy you are able to continue your journey in more comfort.