A Second Surgery?

Has anyone ever had a second surgery. Ive heard of it. I'm 23 and stand about 5ft 6 I started off 400lbs(bmi-63) sept of 06 now i weight 265lbs(bmi-42.5). I haven't lost any weight since last december 06. I have not gained nor do i fluxuate in weight. In general since my surgery My sleeping patterns are horrible, I have less energy, im physically not as strong. Im not quite sure on what to do.

Hello Germaine,

First congratulations on your weight loss and for keeping it off that is a great accomplishment.

Have you been seeing your surgeon each year since surgery and getting blood work done?

 You may have a vitamin deficiency and or be anemic. Then you could discuss with him your problem with not continuing to lose weight and maybe see a dietician to help you out if the doctor finds out you do not have any physical problem with your pouch.

Are you taking your vitamins? Are you eating enough protien and drinking enough water and following the rules that you were given in the first year after surgery, like nothing to drink 30 minutes before a meal and 30-60 minutes after??. Can you exercise?

I would recommend seeing a  doctor asap because of your loss of energy and strength.

Let us know how you make out.

Take care

Sher

the staff at dr barba office is horrible so many turnovers im always dehydrated and no i havent seen him bc he always cancles my appointments then his nurse says well we may have put ur intestant in the wrong place and i never heard from them again they were a headach and i called other doctors who have straight out told me there tired of cleaning up his mess and wont take me.

I am shocked to hear that you've had such problems with Dr. barba and his staff.  I have never had an appintment cancelled and have not had any problems.   But I am also very surprised that you say no other doctor will take you and is sick of cleaning up his messes.  As a doctor, that should not be they're response.  Seems a little strange to me . . . . .

Started off the same weight and down to about the same.  I did have a second surgery- Tummy tuck- in July. I need to get back to walking!  Probably would be nice to find people in the Middletown area who would be interested in that... Dave slacking off the exercise

I'm a big fan of being proactive in your own healthcare- so my advice to you- based on the experiences you are having w/Dr. Barba's office is to consult with another surgeon.  You need to determine if you hav any mechanical failures and get a professional opinion on what would be your the next step.  there are a variety of second surgery options as well as possible fixes for any mechanical failures you might be experiencing.  If hartford is convenient for you, perhaps you might get an appt with Dr. Tischler out of Hartford hospital.  He is very good.  I'm a pt of Dr. Aranow- so of course I recommend him as well. You do NOT need to stay with a surgeon that you are dissatisfied with.  You need to be treated with respect and apropriate medical concern for your issues.  Apparently, Dr. Barba's office is not able to offer that- so it's time to look elsewhere. good luck to you

ive been buggin dr aranows office for a 1yr and 1/2 matter of fact i spoke with them today they wont even allow me to talk to him my answer is NO we wont help just as many others im stuck its like i have no choice

Sorry to hear that- I cant say I'm surprised.  I don't think he takes on many (if any) patients from other surgeons that are having problems.  He's so busy with his own...I'm not sure how it would be possible.  But, at least you called and asked!   How abut Tischler @ Hartford Hosp. or the surgical group out of New Haven?  I'm sure you're frustrated, I know I would be.  Keep on plugging away and I'm sure you'll find someone who can see you for an evaluation. 

Are you a tough patient to deal with?  It's just hard to believe that two of the most respected suegeons on these boards won't deal with you.  I'm not saying that it couldn't happen but it would be a mighty coincidence.  There are a bunch of surgeons in New Haven also.  Dr's. Valin and Bell are just two.

well first off i must say ur quite rude, dont speak when you dont know what your talking about and which 2 doctors are you talking about i could have sworn i was talking about dr aranow not taking me his policy is if the doctors in practice i dont take the patient as for dr barba he messed p my first surgery why would i want to go back there and valin ive talked to them they do not take my insurance most dr will not do a revision if another drs in practic so next time please do more research b4 talking out ur @ss