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Just got my date! January 27, 2020. I was hoping to be able to do sooner, but due to work obligations, the 27th is what works. So excited/nervous. I'll be having surgery at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC. I'm a revision from Sleeve (2011) to RNY/Bypass due to severe GERD and 70lb regain. The primary reason is the GERD, but I won't lie, I'm excited to be able to lose weight again! I am pretty active on Instagram, if anyone else is there, we could start a January2020 hastag! My IG name is gastricbypassloser_mj

I also had bad GERD and Barrett's esophagus, so having bypass was a no brainer. I thought a lot about the sugar, but just decided that sugar was a small thing to give up in light of a healthy new life. Since being off sugar, I have had NO joint pain at all, which is amazing. Admittedly, I still have a tiny bit of sugar here and there - like 82% cacao covered almonds as a small treat. Or a tiny bit of pumpkin pie, but always with protein first to slow things down. But I don't desire the sugar any more and it really is no big deal. I am building a healthy lifestyle, and sugar just doesn't fit into that. I am also afraid of dumping, and so the bypass is indeed a deterrent to eating sugar. I am very glad I had bypass - no regrets at all. I see that others with the sleeve often seem to have a revision to bypass later down the road. I don't want to go through this again, so I'm glad it's done, once and for all.

@jdmcappo @Lady98 would love love to hear anythng you have to say about your surgery. I am a VSG revision candidate and I’m sick aboit my weight regain. Did you both revise or do the Loop in one operation? Do you feel confident you can keep the weight off? VSG regain is about 50% and I can’t find any numbers on the loop regain. Were you concerned about the lack of long term data with the loop? And also does your surgeon perform both and encouraged you to do the single not double? I live in Boston and there are no surgeons that do the full DS and the one I currently go to has only done 3 loops. Lastly has your life changed drastically? Can you go out to dinner without needing a bathroom break? Are there things you avoid socially otherwise that make you regret having the loop done? Thank you SO MUCH for any advise as I make this decision!

Had surgery 12/2. Feeling great. No pain meds since 12/3 other than tylenol. I had revision from band to sleeve. Just had a major coughing fit. That kinda hurt!

Following i do know that we are not supposed to take b12 unless confirmed low for non bariatric patients. I wAs only taking it once a week or so with sleeve. I feel sure that when I see my dr for first time after revision to bypass he is going to tell me to take it daily. It can build up and cause issues if not needed. I plan to talk to him about that.

Had revision from band to sleeve yesterday. Going home today. I feel amazing. Very little pain. Walked a mile and a half on the unit before I left!

Had my revision from lap band to sleeve yesterday going home today. Feeling amazing!!

Can you keep protein shakes down? What does your doctor say? Have you contacted them? Its a fabulous weight loss. You say you are pre op. Are you having a revision due to this problem?

Hello, I am having revision surgery tomorrow. 12/4/191; RNY to SADI. I saw some research mentioning that this was a better surgery than distalization for weightloss. My surgeon seems hyped about its ability to cause better weightloss. I would like to at least get down to 200 lbs which is where I was before my weight regain. I gained 75 lbs due to living with someone (my mom) who had all kinds of carbs in her house. Luckily, I found a place near her and did not have to live with her carbs anymore about two years ago. Since then I have been trying to lose the weight. I lost about 25 lbs; basically 1 lb a month. I am 57 years old and thought I would be lying on my death bed in my eighties having just made my goal weight. lol Now I have this second chance for quicker weightloss. Wish me luck tomorrow and thank you for your camaraderie! Woohoo!

I had a complication from anesthesia, not from the bypass itself. Anesthesia caused my heart rate to shoot up and not come back down. Slowly over the past few weeks it is lowering on it's own. It is likely nothing to worry about, but it's being checked out anyway. I was a revision, so my risk of complications is higher and I still had a very successful surgery. My pain was minimal, my food tolerance has been incredible, and I feel more normal than I ever have!

I am post op from revision and can’t tolerate the shakes either. I am using bone broth, unjury chicken broth and fat free fairlife milk instead. I also drink the clear protein 2o drinks.

I feel like I'm cheating on a self-care thread 'cause I'm on vacation! (And currently sipping my tea on the balcony of my hotel room!) 1. My personal goal is to get back down to 150. 2. I had VSG in Feb 2018, revised to RnY Oct 2018. 3. my weight before I left on vacay was 153 Lbs. 4. My favorite winter activity is arts/crafts or maybe vacay to somewhere tropical? 😁

Stumbled across this app at just the right time. Have my Sleeve surgery in 9 hours. This is my first post. I'm 34/M/NJ SW 347 DOS 318 CW GW 215 I had Lap-band installed in 2013, it slipped had it removed in 2016, was supposed to do revision a few months later, but chickened out. Then after yo-yoing the last 3 years, and increasingly worsening back pain, finally decided to go through with it. Was kinda here reading through here psyching myself out a bit. But know the benefits outweigh the fear. Anyone else out there a 12/2 sleever? Or December at all? Best of luck to all of ya! -Steve Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I never had a band. I had sleeve surgery back in March of 2018. I developed gerd and hiatal hernia so had to revise to bypass 9 days ago. Recovery hasn’t been horrible. I am still on liquids for 2 weeks post op. The biggest hurdle I could see to going back to a sedentary type job would be the weakness and lack of energy. I feel at least some of this will get better at my 2 week mark once I am able to eat soft food. I hope that this info helped and good luck!

I'm in relief tears, because you understand what I'm feeling. Thank you for answering me in such detail. BP is like a journal entry for me that responds to what I'm expressing. I love having this support system 💜. My actual support system is selectively small, by my personal choice. I'm private and respect other's rights to their privacy as well. I have 2 people in my support group who are Post-op, one had to revise from vsg to rny (major complications after revision this year). I read these posts and truly value everyone sharing their very personal experiences. This is like Cliff Notes for Bariatric Surgery.

What's *supposed* to happen and what *actually* happens consistently are not necessarily the same. But don't worry because you've got a plan to follow that ensures success 🏆 Try to resist the urge to test the boundaries (for now), resume life as if they are intact and everything works like it should. You'll know for certain down the road anyway. Speedy and Safe recovery from your revision 💚

Any of these procedures may predispose you to some kind of problem as a result of the anatomical changes that the surgery makes; this doesn't mean that you will have such a problem, just that the problem shows up in more often than in the general population. With the sleeve, the main predisposition is for GERD, as a result of cutting back the stomach volume more than its' acid producing potential - usually the body adapts and adjust things over time, but sometimes it doesn't. I have mild GERD which is well controlled with mild OTC medication; a few get it so severe that no med controls it and they have to get their sleeve revised to correct it, while others - most people - have no problem with it at all. GERD problems may also result from poor surgical technique, and was more common when the sleeve was new to the WLS world 8-10 years ago and most surgeons were still figuring it out (this is why I traveled to a practice that had already been doing them for some twenty years, so avoid this kind of "learning curve" problem. Most surgeons in the US today are experienced enough with it that this isn't much of a problem anymore, but it does seem to show up more in countries that are farther down that learning curve, such as Canada and Australia. People with the bypass will also sometimes develop GERD, though usually more in line with general population numbers, and seems to often be associated with chronic over eating, volumetrically if not calorically.. This may also be why some with the sleeve also develop GERD after some years. The bypass is predisposed to dumping and its close cousin, reactive hypoglycemia, as a result of rapid stomach emptying from the lack of the pyloric valve in the active GI system metering the stomach contents into the intestines. Some people with the sleeve, or even no stomach surgery at all, may dump as well, but it is rare. It is generally controlled with additional dietary restrictions. The bypass is also predisposed to marginal ulcers, typically around the anastomosis between the stomach pouch and intestine. This is a result of the section of intestine being used not being resistant to stomach acid like the duodenum is (the part of intestine immediately downstream of the stomach in the natural anatomy, which is bypassed along with the remnant stomach in the RNY), leaving a very sensitive suture line that is easily irritated. This is why NSAID pain relievers and other similar medications are a big NO-NO with the RNY, but are better tolerated with the sleeve based procedures; one still needs to be cautious with them, but they are more usable with a sleeve than a bypass. For the benefit of the OP, with no prior GERD history, but a history of orthopedic problems, I would be inclined to go with the sleeve, owing to its better tolerance for the various pain relievers that you are inclined to need at different times. Good luck - none of this is easy, as it is often a matter of trade offs, and sometimes it's less a matter of good vs. bad as it is bad vs. less bad, or bad vs. not-great.

I spend time in nature every day. I will start doing meditation each day, I have the "Calm" app on my phone. 1. My personal goal is to get into an exercise routine, I love yoga! 2. I had a revision from a Vertical Banded Gastroplasty to a RYN. 3. My weight has stalled at 186 and my BMI is 30 4. My favorite winter activity used to be baking breads and cookies, guess I will find something to replace it!

So im almost a week out of having Sleeve to SADI revision. Everything is great. Was out of hospital the next day and am up and about, walking, shopping and generally doing the "norm", just taking it easy. Technically, I'm supposed to be on stage one post op diet, but have managed to tolerate soft foods (scrambled egg with mashed beans, thick soups, flaked fish and mash etc). I know i shouldnt be eating this yet but my surgeon told me that since the sleeve to SADI didnt involve touching the stomach, i didnt need to be "TOO" concerned about following the post op diet and just be careful. I was just wondering if anyone else here has had this op and how it has affected them. Before the op (even post sleeve) i was eating 5/6 bags of crisps, chocolate, nuts, fizzy drinks etc and it had no "sleeve" effects on me whatsoever, other than putting weight on, i was feeling no effect from the sleeve. Since the op, ive tried "testing" the SADI, by having a small (one square) of chocolate or one crisp etc to see if i'd end up dumping or on the loo....... nothing. Today, whilst out, my son bought some "chip shop style" chips. Instinctively, i took a couple and munched on them without thinking. Again....... nothing. no feeling sick, no needing to run to the toilet etc, and im worried that even though im changing my diet massively post op, i'll be able to tolerate the same foods as before, which is something i didnt want to be able to do. Any advice? And please dont just say 'dont eat chips'. Im looking for people who have constructive comments. Thanks Carl.

My blinds are open when I wake up but it is 400 in the morning so there is nothing to see. The sunshine won't be around for three hours. Luckily the windows of my job site open on the east and we see the sunrise every morning. 1. My personal goal is to get down to 150 and stay there. 2. I am having RNY to SADI revision. I am pre op. My operation is on Wednesday the 5th. 3. my weight is 246 Lbs. 4. My favorite winter activity is piling on the blankets or standing in front of the heater with a kitty cat by my side.

I had a weight regain of 75 lbs. I have lost 25 labs through changing the amount I eat and getting back on track. I only ate 4 times a day. Mind you I have a gastric bypass so I have some restricition but you can always eat around that. Then I joined Jenny Craig and Noom. I lost about 5 lbs on those In about three months. My weight loss was in no way dramatic. It was a steady 1 lb a month. That is right 1 lb a month. Like rolling a boulder up hill but getting it done. I have to say the most drastic weight loss has come through my pre-op diet. I lost 4 lbs in 5 days on mostly protein shakes and some Jenny Craig meals. I am having revision surgery RNY to SADI to lose the rest and then some. I hope. Fingers crossed.

I am going through the same. Was fine with shakes with my sleeve but can’t handle them after my revision to bypass. I use fairlife milk (13 gma protein) unjury chicken broth (21 gma protein) and bone broth (10 grams protein) to get my protein in. Hang in there and good luck.

I had both surgeries. Sleeve back in 2018 and revision last week. I got sick when I ate anything rich and sweet with my sleeve. So, having a sleeve will not necessarily keep you from getting something close to dumping syndrome. Good luck with your decision!

It is more important to get your fluids than your protein at this point. Try a different brand of shake. You can also get fairlife milk from grocery store and drink it instead of shakes if you just can’t tolerate them. I had no problem with the premier protein shakes pre op. Had my revision to rny last Friday and I am not able to keep premier protein down at all. I switched to syntrax and fairlife milk. Another thing is to make sure you are just slowly sipping your shakes. Like one ounce in 15 minutes or so. Go too fast and they will come back up due to lack of anywhere to go once your pouch is full. Hang in there and keep us posted.

So sorry for your experience. I can only imagine how hard it is to deal with all of that. Mine was ok. I was 6 days out rny revision and hernia repair. I went to son and daughter in laws. Ate my jello while everyone else ate. I was ok with it and did enjoy the company.