7 Months Post-Op

[Kay_G_B 10]

At 7 months post-op, I finally hit 100 Lbs lost. I am scheduled for a conversion on September 1st due to the fact that a recent EGD revealed a kink in my stomach (the part that empties into the intestines). This kink has caused me to not be able to eat and has resulted in the rapid weight loss.

My surgeon is going to convert my sleeve into a bypass to correct the issue. I'm supposed to have my gallbladder removed as well due to the fact that I now have gallstones also. It really sucks to have to go through this all over again (the pre-op diet, the procedure & the recovery).

Everyone keeps telling me that I need to get myself better and back to 100%, which I agree, but what is to say this is going to do it. I didn't expect this result from the first surgery. But I guess it is a risk you take in having WLS.

[kcuster83 1,502]

Congratulations on your weight loss!

Sorry you have to have a revision. I guess all surgeries come with risks, it could be worse, try to stay positive.

Hope you feel better soon!

[KimA-GA 540]

Thank you for sharing your difficulties… you look amazing and hope the next surgery can get you in a good place Heath wise.

[Arabesque 6,444]

Even though you’ll need to have a revision, I am glad they discovered why you were struggling to eat. Are you sure you have to go through the full pre surgery diet process or just the usual nothing to eat or drink from the night before the surgery practise? Your liver has already shrunk, you’ve lost a lot of weight & your general health would be way better now then when you had the first surgery. But … 🤷🏻‍♀️ You may find it isn’t as difficult this time as at least you’ll know what happens & to expect after surgery.

All the best.

[Crisscat 169]

Sorry to hear you having to go through another surgery but hopefully they will get you back on track and you recover better. Your pics look great best wishes for a speedy recovery