I am planning or have been thinking about getting revision surgery done, going from a sleeve to a bypass. Has anyone done it or thought about it

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I didn't think you could have a bypass after having a sleeve. I'll have to look into that just for to know myself now.

Why are you thinking of this??

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I haven't done that, though I would consider it an option if I need it. Why are you considering it?

I've only heard it done in response to severe GERD.

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Hey ladies I plan on having it done because I have gained weight back from having twins and being on and off of steroids and the depo shot. I feel stuck

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I don't think sleeves stop working. People stop working their sleeve.

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Well if you know how I can get back on track please tell me clc9

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I would go back to basics: lean Protein and vegetables. Cutting out any empty carbs, alcohol, and anything that slides down easily. Not drinking while eating. It may be that the steroids and depo shot are really messing with your weight, but in that case switching to a bypass wouldn't change that unfortunately.

Good luck to you. I wasn't trying to be sarcastic with my last post, I just meant that your sleeve is still there and they don't really stretch out so if it's not working you need to consider whether you are "eating around it" by eating stuff that goes down too easily meaning you don't get full. Another expensive major surgery won't fix your food choices when you already have restriction built in if you use it as intended.

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Well if you know how I can get back on track please tell me clc9

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I think what @@clc9 means is as long as you are following the 'rules' of WLS like you were in the beginning, you should be able to jump start weight loss again. Although in all fairness, it is so much harder to get regain off once it's there, whether it be 5 pounds or 50 pounds. This is something I honestly think newer post ops don't understand, and can't possibly if they haven't been there. If your insurance is willing to pay for a revision, go for it! Just remember, no amount of revisions will help keep the weight off if you aren't following the basic rules of WLS, no matter what the surgery. This unfortunately is a life time commitment, and if we get lax in any area of the commitment, regain (as you know) will easily happen. You kind of had the double whammy of pregnancy and meds, unfortunately.

Good luck to you!

Clc9 I didn't take it as being smart. I appreciate your input

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Babbs you are right I am going to try. Thanks

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And by all means, I don't want anyone to discourage you from a revision if you feel that's what you need. But try going back to what worked before first, and see how it goes? Also, look into 5:2 Intermittent fasting (Google). That worked for a little bit of regain I had. I feel it boosted my metabolism again, along with a new exercise routine. Remember the rules of WLS?

Protein first

At least 64 oz of no calorie/low calorie fluids

Green, non starchy veggies and low sugar fruit like berris

Low sugar or white carb consumption (bread, rice, Pasta, etc)

No drinking with meals and wait at least 15-20 minutes after you eat to drink again

And I feel these rules help:

Low processed food consumption. Stay away from anything with 'ingredients' the best you can and stick to fresh stuff.

A little fat is good for you! Eat the butter, oil, bacon, mayonnaise, full fat dressings and avocado's along with your fresh food diet. In moderation, of course. It also keeps you satisfied longer.

Get at least 10,000 steps a day any way you can. Playing with your dogs or kids, pacing your house in bad weather, a you tube exercise video, join a gym and walk on a treadmill. You don't have to kill yourself with exercise, just move more! Also, find ways to work your muscles.

@@Babbs thank you so much. I needed this because I have lupus and no surgery is better especially if I can do it myself with you guys support I really appreciate it

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You can have a bypass after the sleeve. The sleeve started out as a 2 part procedure for patients who needed to lose weight before having the bypass. So many did well with it they didn't have to have a second operation. You may have to go through hoops with insurance but it is possible.

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I converted to bypass from sleeve because of severe GERD. Prior to surgery, my Dr. told me I was unlikely to lose any significant weight as a result. And he was right. I've lost a whole 11 lbs in the 6 months since my revision. Sorry I can't give you any additional information about revision for weight loss, but if you have questions about revision in general, feel free to ask.