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Hey there guys I'm alive!

I'm 5 yrs RNY post op and began having complications in 07 with severe abdominal pain.

Last Thursday, i had a bowel obstruction and my RNY was reversed, I died in the OR table and now left with about a foot of small intestines-all of my small intestines were twisted and had no blood supply. Not to forget, the 7 blood transfusions I got. I now have SHORT GUT SYNDROME or SBS and have to live with TPN/feeding tube. I'll have to carry around a pump which will give me my nutrition.

It's been a crazy week.... Any questions?

Gus,

I'm so sorry to hear about you getting sick and having to have surgery. How scary for you and your family. I hope you adjust to your new life style quickly. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Keep up posted on how you are doing.

I"m sorry this is going on.. but surprisely enough Is been five years of my RNY to..i didnt have the sucess you had im still in 200 lbs, :{ but i have been feelling cramps in my upper part of my stomach like cramps.. especially when i bend down.  You think i might be experiancing the same? also in around the areas of incessions..thnks for your support.. i wish you well and hope to hear from you.

Gus, I 'm so very sorry you have had to go through this hell, and after doing pretty well . well you have to always be on the feeding tube . what is your future prognosis.

Wishing you the very besat.


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Gus.... I just heard about your troubles from someone. I feel for you and your family. You are strong, and now you will see just how strong you are. I know this had to be hard for you and for Ana, and you all will remain in my thoughts. Feel Better!!!

Wow.. You are a walking miracle. I am glad to see you posting you have been through quite a ordeal. Did any of the complications come about due to anything you could have prevented? I am not blaming at all I am just curious because we all get comfortable after a while with change? You invited questions I just thought I would ask. I am glad to see although this new lifestyle change will take some getting used too, you seem to have a optimistic outlook.

There's nothing that I could have done to prevent the bowel obstruction.  With any abdominal surgery, a bowel obstruction may occur.

Since 2007 I had abdominal pain and no tests diagnosed the bowel obstruction. Unfortunatley, it was not caught on time and now I gotta deal with this.

OMG!  I am so sorry to read about your ordeal.  I will keep you, Anna and the family in my prayers.  I pray they will be able to reverse some of the side effects for you.  You have our love and support.

Gus I am also sorry about your ordeal. I am glad you are doing better. Take care.

Wow Gus you have been through so much. I remember way back when you had the RNY because I was going through my lapband. I am soooo sorry that you have had to go through this. Wish you only the best..
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Gina