Im not exactly sure where to post this question since its kind of an in-between topic, so I apologize in advance if you see this in two locations….

For all those people who originally had the sleeve and were converted to the bypass, I was curious to know WHY? What was your journey?

For those who had to have this done do to gastritis, what was done for that before they jumped to conversion?

Did anyone have to have this done because of stomach spasms?

Surgery from 1030 In room at 7 tired sire but walking going home tomorrow shake going down well.

Getting in protein and water finally bowel movements ducalose did the trick not miralax.

I am in the process of going from sleeve to bypass due to GERD. The reflux is so bad. I have some pre op testing to do but I am on 5 different medications more then once daily for this reflux and now it's making me throw up. Love my sleeve but I hate the reflux. I am so happy to see there are others going through it. I am more nervous about this surgery then the sleeve. I am afraid I will chicken out. Ugh.

Yes a week out no heartburn sore but able to walk 1.5 miles a day

Suusje - you mentioned that losing weight will be slower this time around. Do you happen to know why that is? And, is it slower for all sleeve to bypass conversions? That's a bit disappointing and makes me sad!

Weight loss is always slower for revisions (except for some of the band to sleeve patients) because your body is already used to calorie restrictions and high protein. You don't get the initial shock to your body you do with your first procedure. I'm on my 3rd, it's very slow !! 24lbs In almost 8 weeks. Of coarse how much you have to lose also makes a difference. Typically revisions have less than virgin patients but not always.

Im on my third surgery second conversion and i haven't weighed in the last few days but i was down 10 lbs in 6 days. Im also walking at least 1.5 miles a day

you're on your 3rd surgery? did you have any issues with insurance?

you're on your 3rd surgery? did you have any issues with insurance?

Yes, I had the issue of not having it lol I was self pay for all 3. Lapband then sleeve and now mini bypass.

Oh how frustrating to hear!

I was so hoping to have the effects of a rapid ice melt initially. I feel like crying! I should have just had the bypass from the start and I probably wouldn't be here for the third.

I was just so afraid of the finality of the procedure so I opted for the shortcuts....the lap band (a total waste) then the sleeve, great but I still ate carbs and sugar and now, I'm right back where I was to begin with ten years ago.

All medically necessary but there was a 2 year waiting between surgeries bcbs federal

I didn't want the bypass but no heartburn and its easier eating with bypass then sleeve when switching

How is everyone doing with their conversion?

you're on your 3rd surgery? did you have any issues with insurance?

Yes, I had the issue of not having it lol I was self pay for all 3. Lapband then sleeve and now mini bypass.

banded sleeved now mini bypass in October hoping to go back to restriction and losing again

I'm band to sleeve and soon to be mini gastric bypass on 4/23. I'm hoping 3rd times the charm ! I was very successful with the band but the sleeve has been terrible. Always hungry and can eat anything and everything as much as I want like it never even happened. The 23rd can't get here soon enough !

this is so similar to myself, getting mini bypass in October, has the bypass been good for you?