Hi! I’ve had regain after the sleeve. I am wanting to convert to a bypass. Has anyone done that? Also wondering what people’s reaction are to you after telling them your doing weight loss surgery twice? I usually don’t care what people think except my family but I think they will be judge mental.

How long did it take you to regain and how much did you gain?

Hi I got my sleeve in 2015. My weight before surgery was 262. I got down to 190 and that was it. Now I’m back up to 226.

So are you going to have the bypass now?? I think you should do whatever is best for you no matter what they think.

6 hours ago, wnusrt1 said:

wanting to convert to a bypass. Has anyone done that?

@wnusrt1

hey bud

the answer to your question is yes!!!

the most common reason for conversion is terrible/unbearable heartburn?

you didn't mention if you have that problem?

not pointing fingers, but have you totally been eating correctly? Portions esp.

the sleeve only works with you, if you work with it. (saying this, and below with TLC)

if you are getting the GB, thinking you might loose weight and keep it off/problem

solved? not necessarily true

you will loose the weight initially- but If you don't change your eating habits, you might

gain again. eeeek

Try and give the sleeve another chance - you might not have that much restriction now,

but if you follow the rules of protein, water etc. you can't help but loose weight.☺️

do a liquid diet/protein shakes for awhile, this will give you a jump start in loosing more weight

gradually go to soft - etc.

i emphasize watch your portion sizes. i know my portion sizes were through the roof

before sleeve (7+ years ago)

lets meet for drinks, info - conversation, i'm buying, water of course?

good luck☺️

kathy

I'm sorry you are having a tough time. I second @ProudGrammy's advice. Give your pouch a second chance! Work on your head right now, not healing from another surgery. Weightloss after a revision isn't a slam dunk. Go to therapy. Go to group sessions WLS support groups locally, go to OA (overeaters anonymous). Find a way to get your head back in the game and refocus on losing your present regain. Go back to the basic rules of your forever diet from your surgeon.

Many vets here lose all of their regain! You can do it!