Revision surgery: Sleeve to Gastric Bypass-Need Help

[PerezL84 66]

I am 36years old and after almost 7 years post-op from my sleeve surgery, I've gained ALL the weight back over the course of these years. I know..how? Well, I had two jobs and school and no time for "myself." Managing all three of these commitments, I also started by old eating habits in eating junk food and fast food since there was no time for cooking and meal-prepping.

So after my first visit, I asked my doctor if it was possible to get a re-sleeve. He discouraged me and said he strongly recommends a revision to the gastric bypass. I am a little nervous since I've heard so many things from my friends about malnutrition, having to randomly use the bathroom any type you eat, and possible depression. Not sure if anyone here can help me in making this decision. I have a meeting with my doctor on July 7th and I want to be ready to tell him with confidence that I am ready to have a revision to the Gastric Bypass.

Please tell me what should I be expecting, any concerns, any questions that I should raise?

[Memaw1 6]

I did it I had bad reflux from the sleeve but I wasn’t nervous I should have done this in the beginning ,you will be ok especially for health reasons it was worth it always take you Vitamins as directed you will be just fine

[beaker27 37]

26 minutes ago, Memaw1 said:

I did it I had bad reflux from the sleeve but I wasn’t nervous I should have done this in the beginning ,you will be ok especially for health reasons it was worth it always take you Vitamins as directed you will be just fine

Curious, how much weight did you lose from the revision? I'm going to have one, pending insurance approval. Thanks!

[Memaw1 6]

So far 65 lbs I had it done in august it’s a slower process because of the sleeve they said but if I were to exercise regularly it won’t be higher but at this time it’s kind of hard and I work in a plant so I’m tired when I get home from doing cars all day lol but I think I could do better but yes it’s a bit slower this time around

[California Guy 131]

A bypass such as a SADI would be a good choice. That's what I did. I haven't had any unexpected negative side effects post surgery. Another option to try is just to do the sleeve reset, a dietary change that may reduce the current size of your stomach.

[catwoman7 10,867]

3 hours ago, California Guy said:

A bypass such as a SADI would be a good choice. That's what I did. I haven't had any unexpected negative side effects post surgery. Another option to try is just to do the sleeve reset, a dietary change that may reduce the current size of your stomach.

I think the OP meant a gastric bypass (RNY)

[catwoman7 10,867]

if you're referring to the RNY, then malnutrition is rare as long as you keep on top of your supplements.

the "bathroom thing after you eat" is uncommon with the RNY. The vast majority of us deal with the opposite problem - Constipation.

if you meant something like a SADI or DS (which is not the same as the RNY gastric bypass. SADI and DS are a sleeve stomach with a bypassed small intestine), then those things are more of an issue. But even with that, I think malnutrition is uncommon as long as you keep on top of your supplements.

ADDENDUM: I just rechecked and you said gastric bypass (which is the RNY). So no, those things aren't common issues. You just have to be more diligent about taking your Vitamins than you would be with the sleeve.

Edited July 1, 2020 by catwoman7

[New&Improved 1,780]

11 hours ago, PerezL84 said:

I am 36years old and after almost 7 years post-op from my sleeve surgery, I've gained ALL the weight back over the course of these years. I know..how? Well, I had two jobs and school and no time for "myself." Managing all three of these commitments, I also started by old eating habits in eating junk food and fast food since there was no time for cooking and meal-prepping.

So after my first visit, I asked my doctor if it was possible to get a re-sleeve. He discouraged me and said he strongly recommends a revision to the gastric bypass. I am a little nervous since I've heard so many things from my friends about malnutrition, having to randomly use the bathroom any type you eat, and possible depression. Not sure if anyone here can help me in making this decision. I have a meeting with my doctor on July 7th and I want to be ready to tell him with confidence that I am ready to have a revision to the Gastric Bypass.

Please tell me what should I be expecting, any concerns, any questions that I should raise?

Hopefully your life is more under control now so that you have time to commit to the bypass surgery otherwise If you face similar issues you may face the same challenges.

But I only dump if I have something high sugar or fatty content which is obviously rarely. You need to learn to eat clean and healthy again.

[PerezL84 66]

On 7/1/2020 at 12:23 PM, Memaw1 said:

I did it I had bad reflux from the sleeve but I wasn’t nervous I should have done this in the beginning ,you will be ok especially for health reasons it was worth it always take you Vitamins as directed you will be just fine

Thank you. Already feeling better.