Has anyone had a vertical sleeve and the sleeve was cut so narrow that it looks like 2 seperate stomachs with a tube in between? This is the case with someone I know. When reading a little about it, it was said that a 2nd surgery would probably need to be done using a baloon to stretch out the vertical sleeve portion that looks like a tube. I also read that a conversion to the gastric bypass may need to be done if the first scenario fails. Is this something that can occur often? Or is this a case of malpractice? Please help!!!!!!! Any advice would be appreciated.

It happened to me, I was told I was my surgeons first mistake out of the 500 procedures he performed. It's been a tough four weeks to say the least.

<p>Has anyone had a vertical sleeve and the sleeve was cut so narrow that it looks like 2 seperate stomachs with a tube in between? This is the case with someone I know. When reading a little about it, it was said that a 2nd surgery would probably need to be done using a baloon to stretch out the vertical sleeve portion that looks like a tube. I also read that a conversion to the gastric bypass may need to be done if the first scenario fails. Is this something that can occur often? Or is this a case of malpractice? Please help!!!!!!! Any advice would be appreciated.</p>

Is there a visual representation of this somewhere? I'm curious.

This is why I backed out of surgery. I will take my chances at weight watchers...

This sounds pretty bad. I wonder how something like that even happens? If it's a matter of a mistake while cutting away the excess stomach, wouldn't the surgeon know right away? It doesn't sound like something they would discover later.

It happened to me, I was told I was my surgeons first mistake out of the 500 procedures he performed. It's been a tough four weeks to say the least.

Jenna I hope you feel better soon I will be praying for you.

Thanks! It was found by doing a upper GI study. Worst case I will need a bypass. If I had the chance to do it over again I wouldn't choose surgery.

Where was this done at ?

Synergy bariatrics in buffalo NY

Hi Jenna1985, I'm so sorry for what you have been going through; I hope a resolution is found soon for you. I too was sleeved by synergy bariatrics in buffalo and I'm fortunate to say I've had no issues whatsoever thus far. Who was your surgeon, if I may ask?

Dr cavaretta, I've had nothing but regrets I'm always sick. How are things going for you?

Dr Caruana did mine. He came highly recommended by my primary and I love him. I would talk directly to him to fix this- he has so much experience and basically founded the procedure in our area. Hugs and prayers going out to you and pease keep us posted on your progress .

Thanks so much!

Oh btw Jenna1985, your picture in your profile is amazing