Revision 7 years after sleeve; can anyone relate

I had lapband in 2009. I lost 75lbs in the first year. I felt very successful even though I never reached my goal weight by 35lbs. I ended up getting ulcers on my band line preventing my band from being filled. I mostly maintained for about a year but gradually gained back all of it within 3 years. I revised to sleeve in 2012 and had the band taken out. I never had the success with my sleeve I had with my band. The hunger never left (I woke up from surgery hungry in fact). I have had extensive heartburn/GERD. I lost a total of 40lbs in the first year with weigh****chers and exercise combined but after the first year couldnt keep weight off regardless of diet and exercise. It defied logic that I would eat 800-1000 calories from protein rich sources, exercise and still gain a lb. No surprise after 5 years Ive gained back 25 of the 40lbs. I met with a surgeon today and they are submitting to revise me to Gastric Bypass. I am so worried I am going to back to this same place 5 years from now. One voice says that maybe sleeve wasnt what I needed and bypass with be but the other side has me beginning to feel hopeless that this is the weight my body wants for me :(

My story is very similar to yours however I have not had vsg but am considering R and Y. The more I read the more I become more confused with what surgery to have, the results and complications of having a revision surgery. I too am wondering if after having this surgery will it be my last to keep me thin? So many questions. I am (very seriously) considering having the surgery in Mexico. I know a couple of people who have traveled to Mexico for the surgery and 2 of them actually had it at the same place. Reading so much about where to go in Mexico and what to look for is confusing too. Anyone have thoughts? Thank you.

If I had the finances to self pay and go to Mexico than I would for sure be going with the DS. It seems to have the best long term results by far. Just my opinion but if you have the means please research that method.

OK I'm not sure what a DS is???

Hugs I totally understand.

I am relate. I had my RNY surgery in 2005 and gained back about 60 lbs after losing more than 100 lbs. I am gathering my information about revisions. Can you please share which revisions you all had and how are you feeling

I revised from lapband to sleeve and am now potentially switching to RNY. I was very happy with my band but unfortunately had ulcers with my band. I dont know the revision options with RNY other than to go band over bypass but I wish you the best.

I am so happy to have found this thread. I had my RnY 13 years ago and have gained every pound I lost back (130). I have researched this before my stoma has stretched out. I can relate to every one here. The embarrassment, the frustration, the feeling of failure, the anger with myself, the over confidence I can go on and on. I now struggle with knee issues and and other age related issues. I know that if I don't do something soon I will just keep getting worse. We are retired military so I have to deal with the military drs who have no compassion or understanding about weight loss or bariatric surgery. Sorry to vent but I am so happy to have found others like me.

Vent Away! Its such a frustrating and defeating feeling to gain it all back when there was once hope it would all be resolved. I know I am not without blame but it seems my struggles just keep getting harder and harder, as in my body gains off fewer and fewer calories. It just keeps adapting against my favor, lol. How long did you loss last before you started regaining?

I kept the weight off for about 3 years. After researching it just seems like there is no hope no revisions seem to have good result rates so I think I have resigned myself to be the way I am. The thought of the complications from a DS revision is just too scary for me.