Here I go again...

My 6 months was up on St. Patty's day and I met my goal I had. Right now, I'm at 107 lbs down. That's the terrific news. In the past 4 months, I have had 6 endo's with strictures each time (the last time, I was down to only 4 mm). Ulcers was found during 2 of those endo's. And the last 2 endo's also brought perforations. From all the closing-up/dilate-open/close-up, etc, the connection has gotten thin and is splitting when they try to do an endo now. So...on April 8th, I will be going in for a revision so that they can move the intestine (minus the worn-out, scarred-over tissue) to a new location on the pouch. I will be starting at square 1 with the food. I am trying to tell myself that the time will just fly by. LOL! On the plus side, I hear that a revision usually jump-starts the weight loss some more. I'm still losing now, but I heard that it's normal to lose about 20 lbs the first month after a revision. Wow! If that won't take me alot closer to being under 200 by Memorial Day! LOL! I have no regrets about having the surgery to start with. 107 lbs down? I'd be nuts to! No, not crazy about needing a revision, but worse things have happened to others, so I'm thankful that it's something that can be fixed. Sherri

We had surgery on the same day, but I have had no complications and am down 106 pounds...so we're right in the same neighborhood there. I am sorry to hear of the problems you've experienced and hope that this revision gets you feeling just fine with no further problems. The best to you!

Thank you Jules. It's nice to know that a surgery buddy is so close in weight loss as I am. I'm 5'6" and started off at 344lbs...you? I know that there's many people who have had far worse complications than I have so I try not to complain about mine. I probably should have posted my message on the main board though...I wanted people to be aware that complications do happen. The first time I perf'ed with my endo, it shocked me. Yes, they tell you ahead of time that it's a risk...but *****ally believes that those risks will happen to them? Anyway, other than not being able to keep food down every 4-6 weeks (right before endo time..but after the food was out, I felt fine), I have felt wonderful. My thyroid konked out on me at about 2 months post-op but we think we have the syntroid dosage set about right now. My hair also has been falling out so I started on Biotin. None of those (except the perfs themselves) has really caused me to feel physically ill. There are some who can't say that...so I do feel quite fortunate. Sherri

I'm so sorry that you're going through all this - but I must admit you have a great attitude despite all the problems - God bless you for that. Hoping you have more success with your revision and better health/recovery following that. Please keep us posted!

Sherri, I'm sorry you've had to deal with so much, but I wanted to congratulate you on your weight loss and your awesome attitude about everything! I'll say some prayers for you that all goes well in April with your revision and you feel better after that. Please keep us posted how you are. ~Sue