Does anybody know if it is possible to get sleeved after having bypass surgery and regaining you weight back? I have heard of bypass after being sleeved but never the other way

I read that Carnie Wilson got the Lapband after she had gastric bypass and regained all her weight.

Yea I have heard of someone getting sleeved after having bypass

I'm not sure how possible that would be. Isn't that part of the stomach cut away?

I'm not sure how possible that would be. Isn't that part of the stomach cut away?

I don't think the cut the stomach ... They separate in two not sure how but you can get sleeved after its done

Can't be done...

Can't be done...

It can be done I know someone who have done it.... Google it

Here are the options for gastric bypass revisions...

http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/gastric-bypass-revision.html

Keke, are you sure your friend didn't have the duodenal switch? Doing a gastric sleeve is one component of that procedure. It doesn't make sense to go from a restrictive + malabsorptive procedure (gastric bypass) to only a restrictive procedure (gastric sleeve) if the former failed.

Thank you everyone for replying. I was actually just wondering if the sleeve would be an option for my sister. She had a procedure back in 96, and has since gained all of her weight back. She hasn't even mentioned thinking about having a 2nd surgery, I just was wondering if it were possible.

Thank you everyone for replying. I was actually just wondering if the sleeve would be an option for my sister. She had a procedure back in 96, and has since gained all of her weight back. She hasn't even mentioned thinking about having a 2nd surgery, I just was wondering if it were possible.

Even if it were possible, which is unlikely, why bother. She's done the most drastic and can't stick to it.....so nothing is going to work.

Even if it were possible, which is unlikely, why bother. She's done the most drastic and can't stick to it.....so nothing is going to work.

That's pretty harsh and I disagree. OP stated that the original procedure was in 96. That's a heck of a lot of time that's passed, and let's face it: life situations change and people change. Plus, that long ago, education, aftercare, recommendations to address emotional issues that contribute, and nutrition guidance weren't what they are now. Lastly, assuming there wasn't a medical reason contributing to regain, we can learn from our mistakes.

That's pretty harsh and I disagree. OP stated that the original procedure was in 96. That's a heck of a lot of time that's passed, and let's face it: life situations change and people change. Plus, that long ago, education, aftercare, recommendations to address emotional issues that contribute, and nutrition guidance weren't what they are now. Lastly, assuming there wasn't a medical reason contributing to regain, we can learn from our mistakes.

Harsh, not really. The fact is, I'm getting sleeved because I can't stick to it either. I'm hoping the deterrents and benefits of the sleeve will help me to keep it under control post op and then after losing the weight, help me get a new start by changing my eating habits and adjusting permanently to the change. I'm hoping the memory and risks of what I went thru and the loss of 85% of one of my internal organs to get the weight off, will remind me every day. If it doesn't, I will have no one to blame but myself. Not harsh, just reality.

It's very common for someone to regain after a weight loss procedure. She said it was much harder to keep down and digest healthy foods like proteins and vegetables. I have read that a lot. People eat what doesn't make them throw up. Regardless, I thought this forum was about supporting each other. It's easy for people to think they know everything when they haven't even had surgery yet. Good luck to you

Harsh, not really. The fact is, I'm getting sleeved because I can't stick to it either. I'm hoping the deterrents and benefits of the sleeve will help me to keep it under control post op and then after losing the weight, help me get a new start by changing my eating habits and adjusting permanently to the change. I'm hoping the memory and risks of what I went thru and the loss of 85% of one of my internal organs to get the weight off, will remind me every day. If it doesn't, I will have no one to blame but myself. Not harsh, just reality.

Wow, dude, seriously? Telling someone they can't possibly succeed, so why bother isn't harsh? I am really glad that the OPs struggling sister isn't the one who posted and had to read that. I'm sure she feels discouraged enough without having to see this kind of unsupportive and discouraging comment.

I think that we all have similar hopes to what you express, but your statement indicates that it's as simple as willpower. If that wasn't true before surgery, what would make it true after? It's way more complicated than simply calories in vs. calories out and is influenced by who knows how many different factors, only some of which we have good control over, or even realize exist. Lots of people regain after surgery and telling them it's too late, they've had their chance, isn't fair and doesn't help them turn things around and succeed. It's never too late to change your life.

Even if it were possible, which is unlikely, why bother. She's done the most drastic and can't stick to it.....so nothing is going to work.

So wait. You aren't even sleeved, yet you are an expert on what may or may not work for another?

Amazing!

Yeah, go ahead, I'm all wrong and your endless pointless support will certainly make her prevail. Unless I missed something, she's ALREADY had bypass. So unless your support for encouraging more surgery involves some new miraculous procedure as yet unknown by the medical community........Then advising her to attempt further risk is just irresponsible. According to her sister, she's not even looking for additional surgery. So this entire volley is moot anyway. The original question by the OP has already been answered. Besides, Kindle said it best in the post above. So you can all remove your rose colored glasses now.

Oh, and additionally.....in response to the the forum being about support. Seeing as this is a Vertical Sleeve forum.......Unless there is someone on here responding to her that has had gastric bypass, my not yet having the sleeve is no different than any of those that have.

I do however, wish her the best .