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ducie77
on 1/22/13 8:21 pm - TX

i had vsg in december of 2011 and have lost about 60 lbs but keep gaining back and forth due to thyroid issues i am assuming. i am getting my thyroids removed however, i know my sleeve have stretched because of feeling of hunger. have any of you had thyroid issues and wanted or needed a revision. thanks for you help in advance

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MsBatt
on 1/23/13 5:15 am

No, hunger doesn't mean your Sleeve has stretched---it's pretty normal for hunger to return. If you need a rrevision, I hope you'll see a DS surgeon and get the inttestional portion added to your Sleeve for a full DS. The DS has the very best long-term, maintained wegith loss stats, period.

LadyKatarina
on 1/25/13 2:07 am - Harrisburg, PA

Have you spoken with your endocrinologist about the weight gain?  It may not be a VSG/WLS issue, it may have much to do with the thyroid...You say "i am assuming" the issue is thyroid, but have you looked into it, other than planning on the removal? 

After dealing with the endocrinologist, I would meet with your surgeon.  You are a relatively new post op, the surgeon may have other ways to work on your diet to get you back on track.  After a year and a month, I don't know that revision will be the first thing your surgeon goes to. 

Talk to the experts.  99% of people on here aren't doctors...each person responds differently to weight loss surgeries, and you need guidance from medical staff.  If you don't feel confident in the Dr's answer, get second opinions.  There is no magic solution...but keep going!

Kat

4/20/01 Original RNY Gastric Bypass   Start weight - 340  Lowest weight - 155

1/18/13  Revision - Laparoscopic removal of blind limb  - Start Weight 195

 

 

 

    
pineview01
on 1/25/13 11:28 am - Davison, MI

Sometimes acid mimics hunger.  Are you on a PPI?  You might need a different one.  I believe you should try the simple things first.  Than You should have a test to see if it has stretched.

BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.

smileyjamie72
on 1/27/13 10:51 am - Palmer, AK

Pineview,

How are you feeling since your sleeve surgery?  Well, I hope!!!!

 

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003  
TT 4/9/2003

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

 

 

 


 

 

 

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

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