A Second Surgery?

Well I guess you answered the question.  I was really asking if you are tough to deal with because that to me would be the only reason they would not want to deal with you.  I was only going on what you were saying so if I am talking out my ass it's because you hadn't made yourself clear.  You have shown your true colors in this illegible post.  Good luck in finding someone.  Luckily Connecticut is a great state for bariatric surgery so I'm sure that some unlucky person will be able to help you.  By the way, try using a period once in a while.

Scott - I totally agree with you!  I'm glad you saw it too.  Her earlier post just didn't make sense.  I don't post much, but I had to on this one.  I seriously doubt that the surgeons in CT won't take a patient if their surgeon is still practicing.  Most of these surgeons want so much to help all of us and aren't going to turn people away because another surgeon "messed up".  We have definitely seen why, in reality, she is having her issues.

Soctt & EJ's mom- your personal feelings about the poster aside-  It is not uncommon for surgeons to not be able to take on PT's from other surgeons who are having problems.  They are all very busy with their practices and current patients- many make the choice that if they can't provide the quality of care for a patient that is not their own original surgical PT then they won't be able to take them on.  It's a practice (read: business) decision and each surgeon has a different policy.  I am aware that Dr. Aranow rarely takes on potential revision candidates.  It's not personal- of course most surgeons truly want to help others- but they can't help everybody in every situation.  So, I daresay that 'kindness quotient' is not the main reason a surgeon is willing to consult (or not) with a complicated post surgical PT that was not thiers originally. So, don't consider it unusual.   Please note that this also would not be anywhere near the first time we've heard of PT's on this board having large issues with some type of quailty of care from her particular original surgeon.  This is a matter of fact, not of my opinion.  But, then again, I've been reading and participating on this board for well over 5 years- so perhaps I have read more than some.  Some of the things I have heard his PTs and prospective PT's say on these boards actually scare the crap out of me (that IS a matter of opinion, not fact).  On the flip side- some other PT's don't agree. This particular young lady is in need of sound medical advice- and is having issue with her original surgeon.  That, in and of itself, is not a unique situation that relates only to personality. Surgeons do not have the luxury of choosing the personality of their patients and often have to work with PT's whose personalities confilct with their own.  That doesn't excuse them or make them any less responsble for their own patients surgical issues. To treat a PT neglectfully, based on how much they might 'like'  or 'dislike' them (if that's even the issue at all) is malpractice.  Plain and simple. And- to put the personal back into the situation- Perhaps a little 'There but for the grace of God, go" I is in order for us all. I'll leave it at that.  I send the very best to you both. (seriously- without sarcasim) Lisa C

I'm going to see what I can do as far as helping you with your situation here. I am going to make a few assumptions here.  1. You had a RNY, not a VBG, DS, or AGB. 2. You had no noted complications of your surgery. Now, lets let some sparks fly. 1. You lost 135 lbs in 4 months, or was it 16 months?  Not quite sure with what you have stated.            A: If you lost 135 lbs in 4 months, what has changed that you stopped? I can understand that maybe you  have not been able to see your surgeon, or be accepted by another. I would hope that you still have a PCP. What are his comments? These surgeries have been pretty popular for several years, and short of being in a coma, your PCP should be able to provide some assistance.           B: If you lost 135 lbs in 16 months and yo uhave not lost anything for the past almost 3 months, I am not as worried. Plateaus are common, some people lose at different rates, yada, yada, yada... the list of things go on and on. Malabsorptive operations work because calories in are less than calories expended.  Have you..... a. Tried counting your caloric intake daily for a week? b. Tried water loading? c. Tried increasing your caloric output? d. Had a complete physical exam, along with proper blood work (CBC w/diff, t3 and t4 levels, endocrine studies, ect.) e. Found a good endocronolist and been analyzed? f. Not pregnant by some chance? Not trying to be personal... looking at options. g. Taken your vitamins on a daily basis. h. Been checked for possible depression? See "f" i. Been to your OB for a complete workup. j. Had a sleep study lately? 2. What second surgery are you thinking of? From what you have described so far, it was sucessful. What you want now is to find out hot to make it more sucessful. Revisions are few, far between, and for the very vast majority not necessary.  Please do not think tha I am trying to blast you in any fashion. Wat I am trying to do is offer posibilities. Gastric bypass and/or restrictive surgeries  are not the answer when there are underlying medical issues.  I hope this will help some. Feel free to contact me if i can help any more. Peter

First you sound like a very mad person with a chip on your shoulder. Your surgery is a tool. Not a cure. You have lost a great deal of weight. You body needs to adjust. You need to make changes in your routine to help you body.  I had my surgery 11/2005. I lost 135 pounds in 1 year. Then my body stopped loosing weight and I was stuck for a year. But you know what? It was 135 pounds less that I was before. I am not a young person like you. I now enjoy many new things I missed out on when I was heavier.  I have just started loosing weight again. It started on its own. What I loose now I will count as a bonus. As far as energy, you need to take youre vitimamins, your B-12 (try the shots once a month) and your protein daily. It doesn't happen auomatically. You need to work at it. Try going to weigh****chers.They can give you the supportyou need and monitoring weekly might help.No one is to knock on your door and say "Hey,here is a cure just for you!" You need to change your attitude and be happy your alive. As for Dr. Barber and his staff. I have never had a problem with them. They have been most helpful.  Dr.Barber saved  my life and I am greatful.  I would wait until I had proof that he did something wrong before I bashed him on this websight. If you have problems it might be something you have done, since I noticed by your tone, you have such a great outlook for life and everything else that doesn't seem to revolve around catering to your needs. Maybe if you were a little more nicer people would want to deal with you.  Have a good life if you can! Sarah

once again someone who wants to comment on something they dont know the whole story about he put my intestant in the wrong place if u want to make such a comment that had nothing to do with the question u might want to try asking the person who orignatly posted it.

I was going by what YOU posted. And again you are the rude one. You come on here looking for sympathy and get mad because no one agrees with you. BOO-HOO. How do you know he put your intestine in the wrong place?? If there is such a thing. Because a "NURSE" not a Doctor told you that he "MIGHT" have. If he put it in the wrong place , you wouldn't of lost the weight you did, nor would it have worked for a year then stopped. Think of the logic. If it was wrong it would of been wrong from the start, not a year out. And if you check your anatomy, you have many feet of intestine. There is a possibility that your intestines have moved and created a pocket or even a knot, or is twisted, none of which is the surgeons fault. Things happen. And if that is the case, it is fixable. You have lost a great deal of weight. Can't you be happy with that. You could be back at 400 pounds. They tell you at the beginning of this process that there is no guarentees. Its all up to you how you use the tools provided for you. Instead of being so angry, why don't you ask questions to the DOCTOR and get it from the horses mouth. Yes you are angry, I understand. But you know the old asying., "Don't judge a book by its cover" When you call his office, demand an appointment with HIM. Don't settle for anyone else. Tell him your symptons. But be realistic. Don't accuse ,but ASK!!. Maybe your body has rejected part of the new  intestinal route. What I am saying is there may be many reasons. But the only way you will find out is to go straight to the Doctor, and not believe rumors or advise from nurses who are not qualified doctors. Good Luck, Sarah

i dont want sympathy m question is has any one heard of a second surgery im intrested in ppl who have had it or knkow about it, as for the weight loss i lost it all in 2mths not 1 yr and i had an endoscopy and yes you can still lose weight if the intestant is off but you dont lose for long, and as far as him he cancled my 1mth my 3mth my 6mth more than once the only way i finally saw him was every single week i was in the ER sick dehyfraded increddible pains and it took  3mths of me being in there every week to by accident get a doctor who had aided in my surgery to be the doc on duty in the ER that night to force dr barba to give me a visit so this is why i dont like him or his offive but my whole point was like i originally stated questions for ppl who know about a second surgery

I only have heard of one person having a second surgery.  But it was because they weren't doing what the doctor ordered and stretched their pouch and gained back most of their original weight. If you lost all that weight in 2 months, you probably have shocked your matabolisim.Your body has to catch up to the sudden loss. It may take a while until it adjusts.I was at a stand still for over a year and then all of a sudden I am losing again and I haven't changed anything. I have had 3  strictures and I was told that I might possible get them for the rest of my life. But I can tell when that happens. I get it fixed then I am fine for a year or so. As far as Dr. Barber goes  I  have had very good experiences with him  and have not heard anything negative about him until now. So I guess if it was me I would be mad also. But like I said, he has been great with me and I really like him and wouldn't consider anyone else. Again, Good Luck, Sarah