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[Gypsy_Life 4]

Hi!

I'm new to this forum but definitely not new to this journey! I'm a mum of three adult kids from Newcastle region in NSW Australia. I'm an RN and have gone back to University for more torture (learning lol)

I was sleeved in August 2021 and was successful in losing weight for 6 months before I plateaued and then stopped.

After extensive investigations from my surgeon and other surgeries, I was booked for a revision and underwent my mini bypass with single anastomosis on 19th August 2024.

I'm recovering well and would love to provide support (but not medical advice) to others who are considering undertaking any kind of weight loss or bariatric type surgery.

[MrsFitz 377]

Welcome @Gypsy_Life 👋👋👋

There are lots of lovely people on this forum, all with different experiences and at different stages of their WLS journey. I’m pre-op, waiting for my surgeons appointment next week.

I’m in the UK and my NHS Trust is relatively new to offering the mini-bypass. How have you found it so far, with recovery etc? I’m interested in it but haven’t made my mind up until I speak to the surgeon.

I hope your new surgery works well for you this time around 🤞

[NeonRaven8919 140]

3 hours ago, Gypsy_Life said:

Hi!

I'm new to this forum but definitely not new to this journey! I'm a mum of three adult kids from Newcastle region in NSW Australia. I'm an RN and have gone back to University for more torture (learning lol)

I was sleeved in August 2021 and was successful in losing weight for 6 months before I plateaued and then stopped.

After extensive investigations from my surgeon and other surgeries, I was booked for a revision and underwent my mini bypass with single anastomosis on 19th August 2024.

I'm recovering well and would love to provide support (but not medical advice) to others who are considering undertaking any kind of weight loss or bariatric type surgery.

Welcome! I was approved for the sleeve back in May so I am new to the journey, (still Pre-op) It's always nice to have new perspectives here.

[BlondePatriotInCDA 412]

Welcome! I had my RNY last August (2023) and continue the journey. People on here don't give medical advice, they do offer suggestions or insight/experiences they've themselves have gone through. So no worries, no one will ask you to give medical advice.

I personally have noticed I get more in-depth knowledge here than my bariatric surgeon or the bariatric clinic, probably because here people have gone through it and understand and are less likely to chalk it up to "women" or "obese people" complaining or imagining things or...its something other than the bariatric surgery causing ______________ (fill in the blank). We've all experienced some of the same things and some unique signs and symptoms.

We all know surgery outcomes and side effects can be unique to each patient. Welcome to the forums!

[ShoppGirl 4,345]

Hello and welcome. I am three weeks post sleeve revision to SADI and doing well. I’m sure people will be happy to hear your experiences and will be here to cheer you on during this phase of your journey as well.