It was 5 years ago today 7/22 that I was sleeved. Like many others- GERD, hiatal hernia & a 30lb regain has me going back for a second chance. I gotta admit, rearranging my guys has me a little nervous. Not sure what to expect as far as recovery the first couple day or how long they will end up keeping me in the hospital. For those who have gone through the same thing- Is it similar to sleeve? Any advice & words of wisdom are greatly appreciated!

I am going same thing. No surgery date yet, but had a sleeve in 1998 and due to a medical issue am going for the bypass. Good luck!

Hi

I was just revised a week ago and i have the same amount of lapro port sites, and hospital stay was the same length. But obviously the specifics of the two surgeries are very different, even more so because your anatomy is already altered.

Recovery, for me, has been much smoother so far because i had realistic expectations about pain management and took care of that immediately.

I would say it seems be similar to the intial surgery for recovery, But GERD appears to be gone so far.

However IDK about weightloss aspect unfortunately

Good Luck ?

Edited July 22, 20197 yr by GreenTealael

I wish you well in the healing process sending positive thoughts into the universe for you

Hi Everyone,

I just had revision surgery on Thursday, July 25th for the same symptoms, GERD, hiatal hernia. Stayed in the hospital 2 nights and my biggest discomfort was the soreness in my throat from the throat tube during surgery. OMG i couldn't talk or swallow, so drinking water or soup broth was very painful. It's been 2 days and the pain has subsided significantly, so i'm finally getting my fluids in. I feel blessed and can't wait to see the results of the weight loss.

Good luck and God bless you during this part of your journey.