Sleeve to Bypass

[shaunasmile]

Hi Guys,

So I was wondering how comes we are seeing lots of people having Sleeve to Bypass conversions? What are the reasons behind this?

 

[GeMzY]

cant answer for everyone but I do know that originally a sleeve was a pre bypass op for those that needed to lose a fair amount of weight before their bypass.... probably dont answer the question but little fact for you xx

 

[Llora]

Hi Guys,

So I was wondering how comes we are seeing lots of people having Sleeve to Bypass conversions? What are the reasons behind this?

I thought i was just imagining that. It does seem to be lots of stories about conversions...

 

[Butterfly_lady]

Some folks found the sleeve wasn't as successful as they hoped so went onto have a bypass, there are lots of other reasons too I'm sure someone whos had the ops will be able to explain more

 

[shaunasmile]

Really valid points - thanks guys. It would be interesting to see if they publish any studies in the coming year on Sleeve success.

 

[rambo]

Hi I had my sleeve in 2010 and had great results I was told at the time of my first visit to the surgeon back in 2010 that as I was 34st the safest option was a sleeve which worked greati lost 12st in the next 2 years then nothing for the next 18 months I was referred back to the hospital and the surgeon agreed the way forward was the full bypass which I had on the 30th june 2014 im now 12 days post opp again and feel great and 3kg down from my surgery date now I start my sloppy stage tomorrow and all is going well with no ill effects from surgery wich the surgeon said went well with no complications at all so happy days. The sleeve is a great tool and a stand alone procedure with amazing results it took me as far as it did then I needed the bypass to start the ball rolling again for which I am truly greatfull .
regards steve.

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Hi Steve

Congratulations on what you have achieved to date. I am glad you now have the opportunity to complete your journey.

Best wishes

Tranquil x

 

[shell-]

This is something that's been weighing on my mind. My surgeon suggested the sleeve, but said the decision is ultimately mine. I'm concerned that the sleeve won't give the long term results I'm seeking - but at the same time, the sleeve doesn't carry some of the same bigger risks and long term side effects as the bypass.

Seeing the revision posts does give me pause for thought.

 

[emma-louise]

This is something that's been weighing on my mind. My surgeon suggested the sleeve, but said the decision is ultimately mine. I'm concerned that the sleeve won't give the long term results I'm seeking - but at the same time, the sleeve doesn't carry some of the same bigger risks and long term side effects as the bypass. Seeing the revision posts does give me pause for thought.

I had a Bypass - because of the dumping,as I was a naughty snacker,and even now the dumping keeps me from eating the wrong foods.
I think there's risks with all stomach surgeries,I understand you saying a sleeve won't give you long term results but even a bypass you can gain back the weight just as easy(I have gained a little back).,..and I have to be religious with vitamins.
Dr ammori's team didn't gave me an option of a sleeve..just told me a bypass due to eating habits.
But I do know someone who had a sleeve done not long after me,and they wasn't very successful.
But there's plenty of people around on this forum that have done well with the sleeve.
Good luck with your decision.

 

[HelenAngelfish]

I'm only 16 days post op - Sleeve. So can't say about longer term impacts/gains/losses - ask me again in a few years, lol xx

I wasn't given a recommendation from the surgeon or the team. They just asked what I wanted. In some ways I wish they would have said what they want me to have.

However, I felt more comfortable with a sleeve, firstly as there is less cutting and sewing back together (my own views on surgery), and secondly as my driving force is to have a child one day and I don't want to risk malnutrition. Also, I do not feel there is enough evidence or research into the impact of food basically going straight into the intestine - my team agreed there isn't enough data on this yet. To me a sleeve keeps the body more or less as it should be. Same digestive route.

Although, I'm also fully aware that I will not have the same weight loss success long term as a bypasser! I know I'm never going to be in a bikini or a size 10-12. And I'm happy with that! I would be happy even at 17 stone! Sounds mad but I know my body and know where I was happiest. I just want to be healthier. And any weight loss will be!!

This is an Individual journey. And you need to look at why you want this surgery, what your goals are and the best route for your eating habits and lifestyle you want.

Research as much as you can.

My team directed me to a site which gives comparisons on surgery, some new data shows that Sleeve patients are on par with bypassers, for weight loss if not better. But the bypass, due to the way food is digested, does help more with weight related problems/health issues. Luckily, I only have PCOS.

Here's some screen shots.

My views are my own, always follow your own research and your teams advice xxx

Sent from my iPhone using WLSurgery

 

[adrienne]

I had the sleeve 3 months ago, I've lost just shy of 3 stone, feel great, no pain discomfort, my only concern is I have very loose bowel movements which should settle in time.
I can't imagine ever putting any weight back on as my desire to continually eat has really completely disappeared. I eat when I'm hungry now and not fir the sake of it, also I get full so quickly that I never over eat.
Hope this helps, this is just my experience

 

[Stacey83]

I'm just shy of 3 months post op sleeve and have lost 29kg to date (4 stone 8lb) including pre op diet. I'm finding for the first time in my life I have no desire to clear my plate! For the same reasons as Helen I decided on the sleeve - I am yet to start a family and wanted maximum vitamin absorption, minimal complications. I also felt like if 3/4 of my stomach was permanently removed I'd know for myself that there was no going back, I needed that stomach out of me! (as strange as that sounds).

From various forums etc I know that bypassers tend to drop the weight much quicker than sleevers but from what I've read and researched it all evens out in the end. I also understand that having a sleeve as a stand alone operation rather than as a step towards a duo denal switch is a comparatively new procedure and there aren't that many long term studies available as of yet.

I believe it's a personal choice, there's no right or wrong answer and at the end of the day bariatric surgery is a tool to work hard towards a healthy life not a cure!

 

[adrienne]

I just read my post, I lost 4 stone not 3!! What a plonker ! X