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I am 56 but having a revision from a banded gastroplasty 25 years ago not the new band procedure and was just told best case scenario is he MAY just MAY be able to save the old upper pouch that is still too small to be anything larger than the size of a marble! I CANT EVEN IMAGINE how that works. Anybody????? Thanks

I am curious as to why gastric sleeve patients are commenting on her dilemma. Aren't they two different procedures and this is specifically for bypass patients or future bypass patients? Just confused as my problem will only be aided by people who have my problem or at least the same procedure. And as a newby I posted my problem and am anxiously awaiting responses significant to my procedure. I can't have the sleeve as I am having a revision done. thanks

Can I please talk to anyone out there who has had the revision done from gastroplasty to bypass that has been left with a marble sized stomach? I don't need to hear from anyone that has had the sleeve or anything other than an actual revision that best case scenario leave me a marble sized stomach. How are you eating, what are you eating, how much, how often etc...My Doctor gives this to me as best case scenario and I am shocked as I don't know how life can be sustained with that size of stomach, thanks

Hi there, I just had an endoscope procedure to view my stomach. I had the Gastroplasty surgery 25 years ago and am seeking to have the bypass revision done. My Doctor just informed me that there is only about 2-3cm to work with and with best case he could do it leaving my stomach about the size of a marble as opposed to the size of an egg which is the normal size post surgery. Worst case scenario he gets in there and involved and can't get out without removing my stomach. My question is to anyone who has had this revision with the marble sized outcome how can one possibly eat enough to be ok let alone stay alive? He told me to think about it and talk amongst those of you that have done this, surely I am not the only one? Any help, advice would be greatly appreciated as I am at a total loss! Thanks