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Hi there. I pray all is well with you. I am 9 months post sleeve to gastric bypass for severe GERD. I wish I had not waited so long and suffered. This surgery is a whole different ball game. You must measure and pay attention to what you are eating. I have restriction yes, but it is delayed and nothing like I had with my sleeve.
In a few minutes I can go from ok to completely full. Careful with carbs, sweets and fat. Dumping syndrome is real. Drink your water, get your protein and take your vitamins!
I gained the COVID 19 pounds from boredom, depression and anxiety. I have now lost 30 pounds and look better than when I had my sleeve.
Enjoy enjoy enjoy and yes the GERD is gone. I get a bit of burn when I eat spicy foods but I'll take it over being maxed out on meds and a stomach so irritated it hurt to eat.
How are you feeling now? I didn't realize any of this could happen.
Lynne 
yes - there are a minority of patients who don't absorb iron well from oral supplements and end up having to go the infusion route (which does work...). The oral kind does work for most of us, though (me included, fortunately...)
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
I had revision from sleeve to RNY about 10 years ago. I lost all my weight and kept it off. Fluctuate 5 lbs up or down.
I had really bad reflux both stomach and bile reflux. Bile was the worse and no treatment for it. DS will not relieve any reflux.
never wanted bypass and still not happy I have it even though I've lost the weight and off blood pressure meds and no longer pre diabetic. My depression is worse than ever and still have high cholesterol (which is hereditary). And for those of you who believe exercise or weight loss will help/get rid of it. It's a disease just like obesity is a disease. My surgeon even had the nerve to say oh depression usually gets better after surgery.
it has caused iron issues and after a few years kept getting worse after doubling my iron pills. Finally saw a hematologist. Had 2 iron infusions and that has helped and none of the side affects from taking iron pills.
Good luck it does work.
Depends what you mean by a test. 8 years ago when I had sleeve surgery a few months later I had an endoscopy done (for unrelated reasons) and as an aside I also knew the surgeon had indeed done a sleeve.
Remember to focus on the positive changes that your surgery can bring and surround yourself with a supportive network of friends, family, and healthcare professionals. Also, make sure to follow your doctor's post-operative instructions carefully to ensure a safe and successful recovery. Best of luck with your upcoming surgery, and remember that you're not alone in this journey!
on 2/23/23 10:36 am, edited 2/23/23 2:36 am
Agree. If for some reason you're questioning what happened during your surgery, making a request for the operative report from records department at the medical facility where it was performed is a good way to go. I am doing the aame to have copies for my records and it's a bit of a process.
Not sure of any other process outside of talking to your surgeon/doctors if there are issues or concerns.
Hope you're okay!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
Besides getting a barium swallow test if you have your surgical notes it will tell you what type of surgery you had done.
Why are you questioning what surgery you had? Are you having issues?
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Hi! I totally understand your anxiety and concerns about your upcoming gastric sleeve surgery. However, I have a friend who underwent the same surgery and I'm happy to report that everything turned out okay for her. The surgery was successful, and although she did experience some hair loss, it grew back after a few months. Additionally, she had excess skin removed with a panniculectomy, which was covered by her insurance. So while it's normal to have concerns, I hope this reassures you that many people have gone through this surgery and come out on the other side with positive outcomes. Best of luck to you!
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