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I had a botched sleeve in October 2017 and couldn't reliably hold down anything (including water) for the next 6 months until it was converted to bypass by a new surgeon. I am now able to eat again and feel so much better. Unfortunately my weight loss prematurely slowed and stopped due to getting almost zero calories for so long then finally hoarding calories when it had them again. But my situation was pretty unique so hopefully that will not be the case with you at all!

Just checking to see how you are doing. I assume you are out of the hospital now- hopefully!

I am so very sorry you are going through this. I have had a number of complications stemming from my 10/2017 sleeve operation requiring two additional surgeries (one converting me to bypass) and multiple hospital stays. I just got out of the hospital a week ago today actually. My experience has not been nearly as long or difficult as yours and it has been a huge struggle for me. I cannot imagine what you are going through but I pray that the complications end and you get healthy so you can stop suffering and enjoy life. Please keep faith. It will get better.

Just seeing this! I hope you are doing better and will not need further surgery. I can somewhat relate due to having complications my surgeon didn't take seriously post op either. It is incredibly frustrating. Its almost like after the big money surgery, some doctors/practitioners don't want to be bothered with follow up care. I am so happy you kept pushing for yourself and got some treatment before it got even worse. I will be praying for you. Keep us updated

Me too! Thanks!

I did not have a drain, but did have a chest tube because of how high my hernia went. Apparently that is not typical with hernia repair. To be honest, the chest tube was awful. I could not breath without being in pain, but I didn't have it long. I doubt you will have to have one though!

I was just coverted from a sleeve to bypass with hernia repair. Even though the surgery was much more extensive, I am finding the recovery to be easier. Like UKHEIDI, I am tolerating liquids much easier than with the sleeve

Just had the bypass yesterday to correct issues I had with my sleeve. Feeling very good so far. Likely discharged by tomorrow!

Congratulations and thank you for sharing what has been working for you. Great tips to try!

I have structure that can't be corrected with dialation or a stent. Below the stricture, I also have twisting of my sleeve. Bypass is pretty much my only option to get food in and stop vomiting all the time. Many people do the revision due to developing severe GERD post sleeve surgery. Bypass resolves the GERD.

I too will be having a revision from sleeve to bypass on 3/29 due to complications. I am sorry you have had a rough go. If it helps, your post is reminding me that it is going to be another major surgery with more recovery. You are helping me to be better mentally prepared. How are you feeling now?

Congratulations! Glad to hear things are going well.

I am going from sleeve to bypass on 3/29. I will keep you posted!

Very happy to hear you are feeling better. If you have more energy to spare, feel free to come by and clean my house lol j/k

RNY 3/29. It will actually be a revision from a sleeve due to complications Looking forward to not throwing up anymore!!! For those who have already been bypassed this month, how are you doing?