surgery has made my life a living hell

I had the roux n y on may 18 2004 ...have lost 127 lbs but can not eat most time...the entrance to my little puch continues to close i have to go about every 2 weeks and have it stretched ....my protein level is so low ...badddddd...ive lost my hair and i am so weak i fall at least once a week.. i can get shakes down until it closes all the way ...feel nauseated 90% of time ...have been in hospital 7 times for iv feedings...when i ask my doctor why it continues to close he says he doesnt know.....i want the surgery reversed ..has anyone every heard of this or a doctor that would consider it. losing weight isnt worth what ive been thru ....i have no life ...i cant even lift my grandbaby im so weak ....plz someone help ...

Theresa, have been wondering how you were doing. It doesn't sound like you're doing good at all. Dr. Oman had told me that she would never consider reversing the surgery because it was a major major thing. But it sounds like you need some kind of help. Are you having to go to Florida to have the opening stretched? Cannot imagine all you are going thru. I have finally found a protien drink I can get down but can only do a little of it and my hair is coming out but between what little protien I am drinking and a shampoo treatment called Nixoin from the beauty salon I think the hair loss has slowed down. I've lost 90 pounds and feel good. I am having problems with potassium but I've always had trouble with that since taking Lasix for years. Drop me a line and let me know how you are doing. Email at home is [email protected] or call. By the way are you kin to Sandy Reed who works at Latco in Lincoln? She works with my husband and they keep comparing notes with someone in her family who has had this surgery and not doing good. Take care! Glenn Gay Springdale

Theresa, I am so sorry to hear that you are not doing well. As for a revision, when I went to my consult with the bariatric clinic at St. Vincent's, in Little Rock, Dr. Ozment did say that he has done one. I dont know if this helps, but it might help to get a second opion from Dr. Ozment, Dr. Luttrell, or Dr. Gibbs. (they all work together at the clinic there). Dr. Ozment is the head doctor and might have the most expierence. Take care and I will keep you in my prayers. Angie

Angie what was your problems with the suegery? And who did the eurgery?

Margaret, You must have mis understood my post. I had surgery and NEVER had any problems ( so far). I was just trying to encourage the original poster. I used Dr. Rex Luttrell. Like I said, I am fine.

I recommend that you contact Dr. John W. Baker. I am positive he can help you. When I went to my consult for my surgery, he spoke about other doctor's patients who had come to him for revisions. It's worth a phone call, anyway. He is located on the Baptist Hospital Campus. His number is 501-221-9175, and his website is www.obesity-surgery.net Hope you get some relief soon! Tammy

I'm so sorry it has been so rough for you. Please get a 2nd opinion. If your doctor can't help turn this around, maybe someone else can! I can totally understand why you feel it was not worth it--no one would choose to go through what you have. Don't give up. It can still get much better. Joy