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Hi my name is Tywannia. My Surgery was 10 days ago. On May 28th I arrive to the hospital with my team Tywannia's Angels15 strong. I went into the OR thinking I was getting the Gastric bypass. When I woke up I was told I got the vertical sleeve. Almost 8 years ago I was blessed with a fine young man. I had a c-section that caused a tremendous amount of scar tissue. Make it impossible to do the Gastric bypass. I am still confused. Help.

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The best plans can change when tested by reality. Apparently, when your surgeon went in and saw the scar tissue he made a judgement call on what would be safest and best for you based on the circumstances. My surgeon told me if he got in and saw something that needed fixing he would go ahead and do it.

Did he not explain his reasoning when he told you he went with the sleeve instead of bypass? Why not ask if you are still confused.

Even if you were prepared for the bypass, from what I can tell the recovery process is very similar for both.

Follow your surgeon's instructions and you should be fine. And never be afraid to ask for clarification or guidance.

As someone who chose the sleeve, maybe this will turn out to be the right thing for you.

Best of luck.

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Yes he did explain and I trust him totally. I just feel lost. I truly believe I received exactly what I needed. Thanks for the suggestions.

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I understand... It takes us aback when our expectations are waylaid. You will recover and accept this new path on your journey. We will be here if you need support or information. I wish you the best in your recovery.

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Thanks!!!

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I had the lap-band and now reversed that to a sleeve. I have MANY MANY people before me do the sleeve and are soooo successful. You are beautiful and will be just more amazing than you are with your new journey. It may not be exactly what you were prepared for but you have an awesome tool to begin your new birth into a healthy awesome life! No regrets. You are going to do great.

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Thanks for the encouragement!!!

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