GmaDiana

I had Gastric sleeve in 2011.Went from 290 to 220.Then gained 20 lbs back.Due to severe acid reflux and failed hiatal hernia I had revision to bypass in fall of 2016.I have done well with no complications.I was 240 when had the revision now I weigh 182.So happy I had it done.This was with our exercise.Now trying to add exercise to lose more.

I'm 62.had revision to bypass from sleeve in Fall of 2016 .Doing great and lost another 62 lbs.

I had Gastric sleeve in 2011.Went from 290 to 220.Then gained 20 lbs back.Due to severe acid reflux and failed hiatal hernia I had revision to bypass in fall of 2016.I have done well with no complications.I was 240 when had the revision now I weigh 182.So happy I had it done.This was with our exercise.Now trying to add exercise to lose more.

I had Gastric sleeve in 2011.Went from 290 to 220.Then gained 20 lbs back.Due to severe acid reflux and failed hiatal hernia I had revision to bypass in fall of 2016.I have done well with no complications.I was 240 when had the revision now I weigh 182.So happy I had it done.This was with our exercise.Now trying to add exercise to lose more.

I had Gastric sleeve in 2011.Went from 290 to 220.Then gained 20 lbs back.Due to severe acid reflux and failed hiatal hernia I had revision to bypass in fall of 2016.I have done well with no complications.I was 240 when had the revision now I weigh 182.So happy I had it done.This was with our exercise.Now trying to add exercise to lose more.

I had a Hiatal Hernia and was sleeved,2011.I had revision due to acid reflux Nov.22,2016.The hernia failed too.They repair it again when they did the bypass.

I don't know how far out your are from surgery,but it gets better as your body adjusts.Eating sugar and fats will make it worst.So stay clear,not on our diet plan anyway.

I had a revision due to the GERD and heartburn, in the 9 months leading up to it, my surgeon started looking at some data and why there were so many revisions. His findings were that unlike priori where GERD and heartburn were not thought to be an issue passed down is now looking like it is. And due to that he has added new screening questions about more familial conditions that can come into play after the sleeve surgery if that is what what was being considered. And if there is even the slightest hint that it could be there he is opting for bypass.

Basically what LifeChangesLori said. I'm four months post-op Gastric Bypass. I'm not a surgeon or anything but I'd say go for Bypass. I did it because I thought the benefits outweighed the benefits of the sleeve and I needed the extra help with Portion Control. I did it because I only wanted to go through one surgery and not have to risk coming back for a revision. Never had experience with the lapband. This was the first surgery.
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HW- 273
Pre-op Wt- 230
SW- 226
CW- 172
GW- 130
Ht- 5'2.5"
DOS- April 26th, 2017
"Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Thank you all for taking the time to respond. Your comments are much appreciated.
I had a consultation this morning, and have eagerly signed up for the bypass. I think the acid reflux swung it for me, along with greater restriction .... I didn't work with the band and I accept the result was totally my fault!
My operation is already booked for 16th October...excited and scared: mostly excited though!!
Once again HUGE thanks for your comments, and best of luck on your life changing journeys!! Xx

I had sleeve in 2011.Then had severe gerd.Had bypass in Nov 2016.I would just have bypass.If you have sleeve chances are you will need bypass later.

I had the sleeve in 2011 .Due to severe gerd,I had revision to bypass done Nov 2016.I wish I would of had that done first.I feel great and no issues.

Oh, oh, I found such a cool chart. One sec...need to dig it up. I think I bookmaked it. I hope I did! I found it....
http://height-weight-chart.com/

I had a Hiatal Hernia and was sleeved,2011.I had revision due to acid reflux Nov.22,2016.The hernia failed too.They repair it again when they did the bypass.

ren0318
No I haven't had any more acid reflux problems at all.I was at 240 when i had the revision ,I have lost 43 lbs now.my taste buds have change more.I used to love Diet Coke.I tasted some one day all I could taste was a chemical flavor..Have to make real sure I take small bites and chew a lot.I did have 2 partial knee replacements after the sleeve ,so I didn't exercise as much. Now I can walk and exercise..i really feel it if i don't get my Protein and keep up Fluid intake now.My goal weight is 150 for now.Working hard to get there. Don't know your age but i'm 62..Stay in touch.

ren0318
I had sleeve in 2011.Then in 2015 acid reflux that kept getting worse.In Nov 2016 i had Bypass.I will never regret it.I was really concerned that if reflux kept getting worse that my esophagus would be compromised and I would have to have a feeding tube in my old age.Hope this helps.I still take 20 mg omeprozole for first 6 months then I will be fine.So far no issues.

ren0318
I had sleeve in 2011.Then in 2015 acid reflux that kept getting worse.In Nov 2016 i had Bypass.I will never regret it.I was really concerned that if reflux kept getting worse that my esophagus would be compromised and I would have to have a feeding tube in my old age.Hope this helps.I still take 20 mg omeprozole for first 6 months then I will be fine.So far no issues.

ren0318
I had Sleeve in 2011.I had Bypass Nov. 22,2016 due to acid reflux. I will never regret it.No acid reflux and more weight loss too.I was afraid of bypass the first time around.Now I wish I would have had it to begin with.No problems so far.Lost 32 lbs.You will lose slower.

Eat with a baby spoon and fork.It will slow you down.Put your utensils down after every bite.This helped me

Eat with a baby spoon and fork.It will slow you down.Put your utensils down after every bite.This helped me

I don't know how far out your are from surgery,but it gets better as your body adjusts.Eating sugar and fats will make it worst.So stay clear,not on our diet plan anyway.

It is normal to feel nervous.Just take a few deep breaths and try to relax.I had my revision from sleeve to bypass in Nov 2016.I am doing great.I was so nervous too,but well worth it to get rid of my reflux issues and have my Hiatal Hernia repaired again.feel so much better and have lost another 44 lbs so far.You will lose slower but if you need to lose weight you will.All without acid reflux.

Jmf
You will lose more weight..It will be slower.I have lost 42 lbs in 5 months.Still losing.Don't forget to exercise too. 30 minute walk to start and more later.I recently joined a gym so trying to stay motivated to working out regular.

ren0318
No I haven't had any more acid reflux problems at all.I was at 240 when i had the revision ,I have lost 43 lbs now.my taste buds have change more.I used to love Diet Coke.I tasted some one day all I could taste was a chemical flavor..Have to make real sure I take small bites and chew a lot.I did have 2 partial knee replacements after the sleeve ,so I didn't exercise as much. Now I can walk and exercise..i really feel it if i don't get my Protein and keep up Fluid intake now.My goal weight is 150 for now.Working hard to get there. Don't know your age but i'm 62..Stay in touch.

Try taking very small bites.Chew a lot.Eat slowly. If you don't do these you will feel sick.Also need to keep Fluid intake up.I found when I don't do these things I got really sick.