I was curious if a bariatric surgeon would even consider doing the surgery again. I did well from 2011-2016. I'm not back to my preoperative weight but 40lbs shy of it. I was hoping the fact that I didn't receive follow ups or support to guide me along could be a factor too on top of lifestyle.
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February 12, 2025
Answer: Yes, a resleeve (revision sleeve gastrectomy) is possible
Hello, I hope you are well. A gastric sleeve is by no means a "metabolic surgery". Metabolic surgeries are those in which a segment of your intestines is bypassed, which in turn results in malabsorption of nutrients and even drugs. In a gastric sleeve part of your stomach is resected, which only...
If you need to have your gallbladder removed before your scheduled vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), the timing between surgeries depends on how quickly you recover and whether there are any complications. Generally, surgeons recommend waiting 4 to 6 weeks after gallbladder removal...
Both gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries can potentially affect gas and bloating, but the impact varies by procedure and individual factors.
The gastric sleeve is less likely to worsen gas and bloating because it leaves your digestive system intact, though some people may notice mild changes in...