re: Revision Question
Hello All,
Have been lurking around the site & not really posting much...
I do have a question... for those of you who have or are having a revision (possible revision) to your RNY with Dr. R out of St. Francis... could you please email me privately?
If you had a revision with another Dr would you mind sharing?
I'm having some MAJOR issues where it's beyond just a revision due to what appears to be gross oversite & neglect by my former WLS and want to know how it went.. if there was an improvement & your quality of eating etc... where you're at personally on the "revised WLS journey". If you lost more weight after the revision.... & you already hit your goal to begin with from the original surgery....how did you maintain?
If you had more than "pouch issues" & your comfortable could you share your experience with me.
This isn't about bashing another WLS.. this is for me a decision I need to make as to whether "go under the knife" and try to fix one H*** of a mess or continue on the path I'm going... barely eating solids.. & LOTS of protein drinks.
Tomorrow starts my process with yet another endoscope... at least I get a nap out of the deal for an hour or so...
Thanks all,
Mickey
Have been lurking around the site & not really posting much...
I do have a question... for those of you who have or are having a revision (possible revision) to your RNY with Dr. R out of St. Francis... could you please email me privately?
If you had a revision with another Dr would you mind sharing?
I'm having some MAJOR issues where it's beyond just a revision due to what appears to be gross oversite & neglect by my former WLS and want to know how it went.. if there was an improvement & your quality of eating etc... where you're at personally on the "revised WLS journey". If you lost more weight after the revision.... & you already hit your goal to begin with from the original surgery....how did you maintain?
If you had more than "pouch issues" & your comfortable could you share your experience with me.
This isn't about bashing another WLS.. this is for me a decision I need to make as to whether "go under the knife" and try to fix one H*** of a mess or continue on the path I'm going... barely eating solids.. & LOTS of protein drinks.
Tomorrow starts my process with yet another endoscope... at least I get a nap out of the deal for an hour or so...
Thanks all,
Mickey
Hi Mickey,
Well as you know I've been having major issue with my orignal surgery and now dr. r is looking to do a revision to fix the same gross oversite and neglect by the same ***cher. He told me that his concern with my revision is because I have lost most of my weight (i'm with 20 lbs of MY goal - i've hit his goal) that I will have a problem being underweight. At this point being underweight would be a better choice that being in physical pain everytime I put something other than a protein shake in my mouth.
The part that annoys me is that I am 17 days away from my 6th anniversay and the problem is "just" being discovered now...I've only been complaining about it since about 9/03...I guess changing dr's was exactly what I needed.
Jessica
Well as you know I've been having major issue with my orignal surgery and now dr. r is looking to do a revision to fix the same gross oversite and neglect by the same ***cher. He told me that his concern with my revision is because I have lost most of my weight (i'm with 20 lbs of MY goal - i've hit his goal) that I will have a problem being underweight. At this point being underweight would be a better choice that being in physical pain everytime I put something other than a protein shake in my mouth.
The part that annoys me is that I am 17 days away from my 6th anniversay and the problem is "just" being discovered now...I've only been complaining about it since about 9/03...I guess changing dr's was exactly what I needed.
Jessica
I had my endoscope done today.... NOT GOOD.. turns out I have a residual "pouch" off to the side of my pouch that was created... seems my former Dr. messed up & on top of it there is something else going on with my intestine that my former Dr. supposingly fixed in April.
My situation goes beyond just a revision from what Dr. R states where if he does go in to do the surgery it may/may not help my eating issues. We're looking at a 6 hour surgery.
I have to call him on Monday & see what the options are. He talked with my husband while I was in recovery & was very candid about his feelings on the Dr. that did my surgery and how he is now clearing up "the messes that have been created."
I agree Jess... It's better to be underweight for awhile than eating mush/protein drinks and in pain. I didn't eat anything all day.. & just did... UGH... Melted cheese and a few grapes....
Frustrating as hell.
We'll get through this Jess... We are women.. hear us roar..... The kicker of this.... is no accountability on our former Dr.
Hugs,
Mickey
My situation goes beyond just a revision from what Dr. R states where if he does go in to do the surgery it may/may not help my eating issues. We're looking at a 6 hour surgery.
I have to call him on Monday & see what the options are. He talked with my husband while I was in recovery & was very candid about his feelings on the Dr. that did my surgery and how he is now clearing up "the messes that have been created."
I agree Jess... It's better to be underweight for awhile than eating mush/protein drinks and in pain. I didn't eat anything all day.. & just did... UGH... Melted cheese and a few grapes....
Frustrating as hell.
We'll get through this Jess... We are women.. hear us roar..... The kicker of this.... is no accountability on our former Dr.
Hugs,
Mickey
Hey Kathy,
In my situation my medical reports that were dictated are so "vague" it covers him. Until Dr. R & I make a decision to go in & fix my mess we won't know exactly what he did to me back in April.
7 Dr's stated he did one thing directly... He denies he did.
As for accountability... I called 7 attorneys since my mess began... "no harm/no foul" because I'm not in a "life threatening" permanent condition, I'm not maimed by carelessness... (although this is a different ball of wax I'm into now) and by appearances I'm healthy... (the list goes on.)
At this point I'm just thankful I have good care and a physician who is willing to take me under his wing & provide solutions, take on a huge mess & get me well.
My 13 year old son said to me yesterday when I told him my results and 2 possible options... "Have the surgery mom" I'm tired of you drinking protein shakes & not eating. "You need the surgery."
God bless my boy he & my hubby have been through so much with me over the past 3 years and especially since March this year.
I'm ready for new beginnngs....No regrets over the WLS.... I have so much to be thankful for.... I regret incompetence & not researching on my end more for WLSurgeons.
The sad thing is I started complaining to my former WLS October 2006 on my symptons... now it's coming to ahead & could have possible been fixed minimally 2 years ago.
Mickey
In my situation my medical reports that were dictated are so "vague" it covers him. Until Dr. R & I make a decision to go in & fix my mess we won't know exactly what he did to me back in April.
7 Dr's stated he did one thing directly... He denies he did.
As for accountability... I called 7 attorneys since my mess began... "no harm/no foul" because I'm not in a "life threatening" permanent condition, I'm not maimed by carelessness... (although this is a different ball of wax I'm into now) and by appearances I'm healthy... (the list goes on.)
At this point I'm just thankful I have good care and a physician who is willing to take me under his wing & provide solutions, take on a huge mess & get me well.
My 13 year old son said to me yesterday when I told him my results and 2 possible options... "Have the surgery mom" I'm tired of you drinking protein shakes & not eating. "You need the surgery."
God bless my boy he & my hubby have been through so much with me over the past 3 years and especially since March this year.
I'm ready for new beginnngs....No regrets over the WLS.... I have so much to be thankful for.... I regret incompetence & not researching on my end more for WLSurgeons.
The sad thing is I started complaining to my former WLS October 2006 on my symptons... now it's coming to ahead & could have possible been fixed minimally 2 years ago.
Mickey
Well duh! You know his incompetent butt will deny it. If you do the other surgery, good luck with it. I know someone else that is not happy with a certain doctor. She ended up with a bleeding ulcer from taking either ibuprofen or Alieve. She was never told those were no-no's.
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Hey Kath,
I'm just trying to move on at this point.... My last postings from early spring were alot of anger & frustration... and sickeness. I need to respect other's points of view if they're happy/successful with their choices in surgeon and as stated will try to remain as positive as possible.
After talking with Hubby... I probably won't have a recourse but to have the surgery.. when fluids are hurting & making me queasy it's not a way to live...
Although I do make one mean protein shake.. comes out like "soft serve" ice cream when I'm done.. LOL... Yummo.
Even so.. there's no guarantees it can be fixed... or that I won't continue to have eating issues... I'm very sad to think that this could have been taken care of in April or 2 years ago...lessen learned on my end... Never take no for an answer if you feel strongly there's a problem.
I've been getting some very supportive responses privately and I'm thankful for the caring that's being shown.
Oh & on a positive... I'm up to 150 pounds of weight lost... WHOOTY WHOOTY.. nothing to sneeze at there.. LOL... ;P
HUGS,
Mickey
I'm just trying to move on at this point.... My last postings from early spring were alot of anger & frustration... and sickeness. I need to respect other's points of view if they're happy/successful with their choices in surgeon and as stated will try to remain as positive as possible.
After talking with Hubby... I probably won't have a recourse but to have the surgery.. when fluids are hurting & making me queasy it's not a way to live...
Although I do make one mean protein shake.. comes out like "soft serve" ice cream when I'm done.. LOL... Yummo.
Even so.. there's no guarantees it can be fixed... or that I won't continue to have eating issues... I'm very sad to think that this could have been taken care of in April or 2 years ago...lessen learned on my end... Never take no for an answer if you feel strongly there's a problem.
I've been getting some very supportive responses privately and I'm thankful for the caring that's being shown.
Oh & on a positive... I'm up to 150 pounds of weight lost... WHOOTY WHOOTY.. nothing to sneeze at there.. LOL... ;P
HUGS,
Mickey
Just an update..
I go back to my Dr this Friday to start the "REVISION" process. My husband is going.
Should take about a month & it won't be pretty. I need to do some of the "old tests" lungs & heart stress testing..
Also Nutrional.. as more than likely I'm going to lose more weight & they're afraid of anorexia.
(Good times)
Only good thing this time around.... the insurance will 99% have to cover the revision as it's an "abnominally" & affecting my nutrion intake...
By appearances I'm being pushed through asap (probably a month) due to the pain & situation I'm in. (I refuse to take pain meds at this point.)
What a mess... I'm doing my best to see the positives at the end of this VERY long & frustrating journey.. even then there are no guarantees everything will be corrected.
I'm pretty much eating "phase 2" soft foods unless they hurt or make me feel sick.. & fluids.. fluids also back up & go off to the side "pouch" for a better word & causes BLECKINESS... UGH...
Thank God I can still work out... (although I get pooped out easily now) as it releaves my stress I'm feeling.. & the urge to go smack an individual in the back of the head for their screw up...
(SIGH...)
This'll pass & I'll be able to go back & eat my semi-normal meals...
Mickey
I go back to my Dr this Friday to start the "REVISION" process. My husband is going.
Should take about a month & it won't be pretty. I need to do some of the "old tests" lungs & heart stress testing..
Also Nutrional.. as more than likely I'm going to lose more weight & they're afraid of anorexia.
(Good times)
Only good thing this time around.... the insurance will 99% have to cover the revision as it's an "abnominally" & affecting my nutrion intake...
By appearances I'm being pushed through asap (probably a month) due to the pain & situation I'm in. (I refuse to take pain meds at this point.)
What a mess... I'm doing my best to see the positives at the end of this VERY long & frustrating journey.. even then there are no guarantees everything will be corrected.
I'm pretty much eating "phase 2" soft foods unless they hurt or make me feel sick.. & fluids.. fluids also back up & go off to the side "pouch" for a better word & causes BLECKINESS... UGH...
Thank God I can still work out... (although I get pooped out easily now) as it releaves my stress I'm feeling.. & the urge to go smack an individual in the back of the head for their screw up...
(SIGH...)
This'll pass & I'll be able to go back & eat my semi-normal meals...
Mickey
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