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Hi,

I had a Sleeve in May 2014 converted to Bypass on 17th April.

So far so good, it is early days as I am still on the special diet for another 3 weeks, but I am thrilled with the decision to have it done. The weight is just falling off me.

Good luck :)

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i am having my band removed and bypass done on Monday....I am soooo excited. How are you feeling so far?

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I had it done 12/17. I had some complications but I’m doing good now. My weight loss is so much better with the bypass, and I don’t have that stuck feeling you get with the band.

Congratulations and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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19 hours ago, DJB0888 said:

Hi,

I had a Sleeve in May 2014 converted to Bypass on 17th April.

So far so good, it is early days as I am still on the special diet for another 3 weeks, but I am thrilled with the decision to have it done. The weight is just falling off me.

Good luck :)

Hi DJB0888

I wanted to ask you....what is your reason for conversion and do you have a lot of weight to lose? I've never really heard anyone say the the weight "falls off of them" after a revision from sleeve to bypass; the weight loss is generally a lot slower. I am asking because I am currently waiting approval for my revision from sleeve to bypass (for severe GERD) but I only have about 10-13 lbs to lose. Actually I am fine at the weight I am but that amount of weight loss is to get to goal. Thanks

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Although it may be slower it still will happen, few say it doesn't,go slow, but most do. Good luck and Good Healing when your day comes, and an early Welcome to,Kangaroo-land where we all have pouches! Hoping to hop in and join up in June!😛

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2 hours ago, animallover1247 said:

Hi DJB0888

I wanted to ask you....what is your reason for conversion and do you have a lot of weight to lose? I've never really heard anyone say the the weight "falls off of them" after a revision from sleeve to bypass; the weight loss is generally a lot slower. I am asking because I am currently waiting approval for my revision from sleeve to bypass (for severe GERD) but I only have about 10-13 lbs to lose. Actually I am fine at the weight I am but that amount of weight loss is to get to goal. Thanks

Hello :)

Between May 2014 & April 2018 I lost around 145lbs. My doctors are keen to see me lose another 112lb so yes, you could say I had and still have a lot to lose. In the 3 weeks since my revision I have seen weight loss of 18lbs which to me is falling off, I am very happy with the progress.

They always told me it was a 2 stage procedure. 4 years ago I was told I would eventually have a DS, but my surgeon back then has since retired and his replacement is not a fan of the DS, in his words it is 'outdated and barbaric' and it was his preference to perform the Bypass on me. I took his advice as the expert.

I haven't regretted a single second since. I wish you the best of luck with your procedure :D

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1 hour ago, DJB0888 said:

Hello :)

Between May 2014 & April 2018 I lost around 145lbs. My doctors are keen to see me lose another 112lb so yes, you could say I had and still have a lot to lose. In the 3 weeks since my revision I have seen weight loss of 18lbs which to me is falling off, I am very happy with the progress.

They always told me it was a 2 stage procedure. 4 years ago I was told I would eventually have a DS, but my surgeon back then has since retired and his replacement is not a fan of the DS, in his words it is 'outdated and barbaric' and it was his preference to perform the Bypass on me. I took his advice as the expert.

I haven't regretted a single second since. I wish you the best of luck with your procedure :D

I need to lose 100 more and will be having my revision this summer from sleeve to bypass. Had my sleeve 12/2013. I'm also worried about slower weight loss. Who knew starting at 250 lbs and BMI 41 would be considered starting at a lower weight?!

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It is to me-i-m BMi47+. 323 lbs, 5ft 8in, 72 and awaiting RnY. So you see,i look at your weight a tad envious! BUT I too will be down there,it just will take a while👣😝

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A lot of band-:-obypass,people on here, you'll soon have more friends than you can shake a stick at. Good Luck with your healing and with your future days.😝❤

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