Your post sounds just like my story. i am going to lose this 31 lbs I gained. I am 11 yrs out and the last couple of years went overboard and just stopped eating the right way. no ones fault but my own but I feel like I can take control again and lose the weight. thank you for the encouraging post. sherry in tn

Has anyone heard of bacteria overgrowth caused by gastric bypass?????

 

(I have joined on behalf of my wife.  Home computer broken)

Arteassia1, 

My wife complained of stomach pain and vomiting, saying it felt like she swallowed glass.  She is 12 years out from her Fobi pouch surgery and her surgeon is long gone.  She went to another surgeon *****moved the "lower ring".  Is this the Silastic ring?  She is one month out from that surgery and still having the same pain, etc.  How long is the return to "normal"?  We are wondering about what to do next?

Please do not have the surgery with the silastic ring I am have the ring remove because of erosion, ulcers on 10/03/2013. This is the worst pain I have ever had I had the fobi pouch procedure in 2004 and I have had constant stomach pain. All the research is true you have stated above I still vomit and have sever vitamin deficiencies do not do it!!!!!!

I am so terribly sorry for your issues. ): I think you may want to talk to a psychologist that is knowledgeable in the after effects of WLS. I absolutely have to disagree with you that you are a "monster" or a "mutant". Now, you are healthy, with a lot of life left to live. That is amazing all in itself. Have you discussed this issue with your insurance company? They may be able to help you by covering it. Rashes, are one related issue that will help an insurance cover the procedure. Think about it. Smile. You are worth it !