Sleeve to bypass revision

[mickally 95]

Hi everyone. I haven't been on in awhile due to the fact that I have completely derailed. I had the sleeve in October 2013 and lost 65 lbs. I have been suffering with acid reflux. I am on 80mg of medication a day and still cannot keep it under control. My doctor has recommended that I have a revision to bypass. He says that people who have the RNY are less likely to have heartburn then those who have the sleeve. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem or anyone who has had this revision. My sleeve is also quite large so I can eat a lot more then I thought I would be able to. I find this frustrating because it's not an issue of stretching rather it was made larger which means I'm hungry all the time and I have put back on 20 lbs over the past few months. I really need support because I feel like I have failed.

[Elode 8,093]

@@mickally That would be frustrating, but how do you know the sleeve is large? What size bougie did they use?

[Buttercupbrown 70]

Hello...what is a bougie? And what do you mean when you ask the size?

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@mickally, I do not have experience with the sleeve however before my RNY gastric bypass in September I had uncontrollable acid reflux. I spent most nights rocking back and forth from the pain. And I can tolerate a lot of pain!

I have not had any reflux or even heartburn since my RNY and I am not on any medication for reflux since I was post op 30 days.

If your doctor is recommending a revision I would not be afraid to do so.

I saw several doctors prior to my decision to have the RNY, I was originally set to have a sleeve and changed my mind when I found out the bypass could possibly cure my reflux.

I will also tell you though that moving to the bypass is much more restrictive, so good eating habits are a must along with excercise and Vitamins.

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

[Midwest Cowgirl 2]

@mickally I'm also looking into revision from the sleeve. I had mind done in March 2012. My weight was 267 surgery date and lost 65 lbs. in the fist 8 months. But never lost anymore. I have been depressed thinking I failed. I work out 3 to 4 time a week and watch my diet. But somehow weight is creeping back. I've regained around 20 lbs. I'm looking into the DS or RNY as revision. But can't find anyone who has had revision to talk to me about it. Is it a dirty little secret?

Where are you looking at having surgery? I'm looking at Mexico as an option because of the lower cost. I hope you are able to lots of info about your revision questions. Good luck!

[mickally 95]

Midwest cowgirl I live in Oregon and that is where I will have the surgery. I am currently scheduled for February 3. Since it is for the purpose of repairing a hernia and stop the reflux my insurance is covering it. How I know my sleeve was made bigger is seeing it on the screen both right after surgery and seeing it a month ago when they were looking for the hernia. Very miner stretching just bigger then most. Not sure what size bogey was used. I remember saying to myself when I saw the pictures after surgery "wow it's a lot bigger then I thought it would be". I heard stories of surgeons purposely making it big so they could perform a second surgery. I am fairly positive this is not the case with mine however it does make me wonder.

[par1959 470]

In has been my experience that if your gaining weight the rules to the diet are not being followed. I recommend honestly logging your food. If you cannot do this which seem to be a big problem in my onground support group thetre is a problem. It suprises me with how many excuses are used as to why some one cant log their intake. Talk with your NUT. If you follow most of the rules most of the time your will lose most of the weight. True words.

[mickally 95]

Par1959 you are so right, logging is a key factor in weight loss success for most people. I know that When I am brutally honest with myself not logging my food intake is first on the list of things I haven't been doing also not chewing enough, not waiting between bites and eating to many carbs. This certainly explains my weight gain. I will be having my revision surgery in two weeks to fix the incredible heartburn that I'm having. I'm not looking forward to starting over but I do feel like I have a second chance to relearn everything to keep my weight loss successful.