Can anyone share their story for revision from sleeve to RNY?

[hopeliveshere 294]

Good morning all! was hoping someone could share their story for a sleeve revision to RNY. I am still waiting on my approval and surgery date, but want to start mentally preparing. my revision is due to reflux and regain

Did you have to follow a pre op diet for the revision?

is the weight loss slower after a revision? how much can I expect to lose a month? I lost on average 7 lbs monthly with sleeve.

was the recovery and post op pain a lot different than the sleeve or about the same?

how long was hospital stay? for my sleeve I only stayed over night

any other information would greatly be appreciated! thanks in advance!

Edited June 8, 2017 by hopeliveshere

[ellie123 374]

Looking for same info as well

[Bryn910 519]

I had my sleeve in April 2011. Lost about 30 lbs within the first few months. I was scared to eat, stuck to the guidelines and never really felt restriction. I thought I didn’t feel it because I was eating so very little.

About 6 months post op, my doctor left the practice to teach; I couldn’t get an appt. in to her old practice and they never returned my calls etc. I was left to figure everything out on my own even though I had guidelines & the internet. I found myself eating an entire plate of Protein and being full at the end. Not from one cup of it. I went on to gain/lose the same 30 pounds for 7 years.

Lo & behold, that 30 lbs. was the only weight I would lose. I developed GERD early on but didn’t realize what it was until years later!! This is when I sought out another surgeon with my new insurance.

The process for a revision was the same as my initial sleeve; although it took me 17 months to go through the 6 month process because the wait times for certain docs (sleep doc, GI, etc.) were long waits.

I am losing weight faster than my initial surgery and am very happy. I only stayed overnight & my recovery was easier. I was off 6 weeks for the sleeve and only 3 for my revision to RNY. I feel like the malabsorption is helping me so much and I couldn’t be happier.

Losing weight can be slower but it also depends on your eating and activity level. I am almost months out from revision and have lost 45 lbs from surgery date & 65 lbs all together from highest. But I have also had 3 stalls, one lasting 3 weeks.

I can’t say that I feel the restriction I thought I would but I am also not eating a lot. I reserve myself to 3 ounces of food but am still u able to finish it. My sign for knowing I am done eating is that I just simply get tired/bores of eating or the food no longer tastes appetizing. I also burp sometimes but it’s usually a few minutes after I stop eating.

i listen to my body a lot more with the revision because it gives me all sorts of signs. I never feel hungry either so I am taking advantage of that because I know hunger will come back eventually so it’s best I keep my strict eating under control & create good habits.

My teams plan is far stricter than mosts. We aren’t allowed any slider foods like grits, oatmeal, yogurt, pudding etc or Soups that others may eat. Or phases between foods are longer as well. Right now I can only have low carb veggies, turkey & chicken along with soft food like seafood, cheese, eggs and tofu. fruit won’t be added until 15 weeks out and shrimp/steak isn’t allowed until 6 months out.