I had the lap band July 2010 lost only 16 pounds, Lap band was removed Oct 2012. Had the sleeve done Nov 2012, lost 24 lbs only, weight is currently 228. I now have an appointment with a new surgeon to consider revision. I don't know which procedure he will recommend. I am still a diabetic with hypothyroidism. Frustrated, I think I made the wrong decision two times. Was it the surgeon that did both of my surgeries? Is it me? Am I destined not to loose weight? Thanks for your support.

Makes sense what Dr. Weiner says, I ordered the book. THANKS SO VERY MUCH!!!

First of all, I am sorry you are having this problem.

Even after losing 140 pounds and making it to a healthy weight, I still have hypothyroidism. In fact, its just as bad as before surgery and I still take the same medication at the same dose. Surgery does nothing to help thyroid problems, unlike diabetes and hypertension.

Although I’m still in my honeymoon phase (9 months post op), I haven’t been one of the lucky ones that can eat anything they want and still lose weight. Nor am I one of those patients that are full after three bites. I realized this after 6 months and decided to put more of a rigid eating structure in place. Fortunately, I’ve learned that your rate of success is not determined by the size of your sleeve or even choice of procedure. The quantity of food you eat is not near as important as the actual food choice. When I learned this, it finally became clear to me why I had lost more weight than others in my clinic support group that were boasting extreme restriction.

My strategy now is to focus on food that will never cause re-gain despite quantity (green leafy vegetables). I've gained much insight about how to be successful from Dr. Matthew Weiner, a reputable bariatric surgeon that has many YouTube videos that are extremely helpful.

Bariatric Surgery Revisions-Do they help or not? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiWd9stWnu0

**How to prevent your stomach from stretching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_aahPETzH0

How to lower your set point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M1OUvHM_D4

Preventing Weight Regain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy31fEgrrZA

**this video was an eye opener for me

To the OP I just wanted to say that you really seem to have an open and positive attitude.

Don't give up! With your attitude i know will find a way to succeed, one way or another.

New hope again for me. I went to see my new surgeon, I explained my history and the amount of weight lost. I am scheduled for an endoscopy the last week of August to see if he will need to redo my sleeve. Since I had a lap band prior to sleeve, it stretches the top of the stomach leaving like a handle on each side, when it is converted to a sleeve, sometimes the surgeon leaves it too big, causing technical failure. With the endoscopy he will see what is wrong with my sleeve. The staff is so nice...and the object of the nutritionist is to get me off my diabetes medication and for my weight to drop within 6 months. I am more excited of getting off my diabetes medication as I have family members that have died due to this illness. So I am excited and no longer feel like a failure. Woot!! Woot!

Hope they finally get to the root of the issues you've been having. Good luck!

I'm glad you're feeling more hopeful. Be sure to let us know the results of your endoscopy. We're all pulling for you.

My new surgeon to be, did my endoscopy yesterday and said my sleeve is dilated and has a bulge, he said it's not my fault, the sleeve was too big to begin with..causing weight loss failure. He advised that it could be revised with no issues. Now I have to wait and find out if my insurance will approve, since I have no bariatric benefits. I am so frustrated...

Glad you finally have some answers. I hope your insurance will come through for you. Sorry you are frustrated right now but hopefully an answer is in sight. Hang in there.

I am glad you was able to get the answer you need to your WLS journey, pray about the insurance part. I am sure things will work out great for you.