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    Gastric Sleeve Member AnnaC's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Gastric sleeve over existing gastric bypass

    I have been overweight for my entire life. My high weight was back in 2001. I was at 388 pounds. I decided to have gastric bypass, and did fairly well, although I never made under 200 pounds. My low weight was 208(for about a day!), then my body settled out at 225-235 for the next several years. I have gained and lost the same 40 pounds of regain every other year for the last 5 years...currently at 260 pounds.
    I have decided to have a revision on my existing bypass. I will be having a sleeve over the existing bypass(essentially, have the pouch size reduced to its original size).
    My endocrinologist does not believe this is necessary. He says that I am a success story because I have maintained a 120+ lb weight loss for close to 20 years. I disagree! I don't feel like a success story. I never made goal and I have been battling regain for 5 years! My knees and hips don't feel successful! The extra weight, with my age and existing arthritis is painful! I don't want to wind up "crippled" due to pain, fatigue, etc... as I get older.
    This is the choice I am making and I am hoping for good outcomes! I know what to expect....been down this road before. Hoping to finally make "Onederland" and give my joints and self-esteem a big ol' boost!
    I would love to hear from anyone here who has had this type of revision. All I keep hearing from people is, "I didn't think they could do a revision on a gastric bypass." Well, yes, they can. I have found a few folks on here, but have not had any response from them. Would love to hear from others. How did you do? Please share! Thanks!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member KiwiGal's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Lisa
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    Stephanie Ulmer
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    Default Re: Gastric sleeve over existing gastric bypass

    Hi Anna
    I can't comment on your particular situation but I'm sure that there will be someone on here that will be along soon that will be able to share their experience.
    I hope all goes well for you.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Christie
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    Default Re: Gastric sleeve over existing gastric bypass

    Wishing you success. I have been on this site for almost 2 years and not seen any bypass to sleeve conversions. I have seen sleeve to bypass or lap band to sleeve. Hope it works out for you. Welcome to the forum. Do you have a surgery date?



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Grammy2s&c's Avatar
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    Default Re: Gastric sleeve over existing gastric bypass

    I have not had surgery yet. My surgery will be in January, a though I dont know what day. My Dr has recommended I have a procedure that is a combination of the bypass and sleeve. I'm sorry I don't know remember the name. I have chosen to just do the sleeve at this time. So, I'm pretty sure this is an option and you should definitely do well, especially having had the bypass. I wish you the best of luck in getting to your goal!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Stacey03's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Edie
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    Default Re: Gastric sleeve over existing gastric bypass

    Good luck to you Anna, Wishing you much success


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