Reversal

snowy_mitch
on 8/19/10 4:18 pm - Kempton, IN

I have a friend in Colorado that is basically starving to death. She is thinking of getting her RNY reversed. She has Medicaid and Medicare. Her surgeon says he won't reverse it. Is there certain doctors who specialize in reversals? Has anyone had it reversed? She has a sister in the Indy area and she is thinking of traveling here to have it done. She is on a pic-line for nourishment. When she eats she claims that nothing will stay down. She had her RNY done in 2008 and started out at 350 she is now down to 120 and feels like she is dying a little at a time. Can anyone help me with information on getting this done? Thanks!
Michelle

Annette C.
on 8/19/10 10:46 pm - Danville, IN

RNY on 10/11/06

If anyone could perform a successful reversal , I would say it would be Dr. Margaret Inman. Check with her.

Annette
I can eat as much as I want...I just don't want much.
I'm ashamed of what I did for a Klondike bar...

snowy_mitch
on 8/20/10 2:20 am - Kempton, IN

RNY on 05/02/08

Thanks Annette! Is she with St. V's Carmel still?

Terry B.
on 8/20/10 6:34 am - Martinsville, IN

RNY on 01/06/10

Phone 317-814-4580 or 1-800-835-0971 Dr Inman is still with ST Vincents in Carmel.

I am only one, But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do
the something that I can do.
    Edward Everett Hale
                    Onederland 1/26/2010

pabaldwin
on 10/18/10 11:33 am - Bargersville, IN

RNY on 04/30/01

Could someone explain a stricture? I am 5'7", had RNY 11 years ago and eat like a pig but my weight is dropping drastically. I held between 128 and 148 for many years but today weighed 103. I actually got down to 100 the other day. Going to see my original surgeon tomorrow.

Terry B.
on 10/19/10 12:40 am - Martinsville, IN

RNY on 01/06/10

Definition of STRICTURE

1 a : an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage; also : the narrowed part

I had 2 endoscopies done due to ulcers, and they are not a big deal. I hope your surgeon can find out what is going on! Does it hurt when you do eat??

I am only one, But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do
the something that I can do.
    Edward Everett Hale
                    Onederland 1/26/2010

Snapefantasy
on 8/20/10 4:03 pm - Batesville, IN

RNY on 06/16/09

Have they checked for a stricture? Sounds kind of drastic to go straight to a reversal if it's something that might be fixable..

~Charlotte~

"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live." ~ Dumbledore

Linda Kay
on 8/22/10 5:51 am - Mooresville, IN

RNY on 04/26/05

Has she had a lap to see what the problem might be? Is her drain tube covered in scar tissue I had a kink in mine and need a minor surgery to correct it.

Hey enjoyed shopping with you last week we need to do it again before Christmas!!

Linda Kay

snowy_mitch
on 8/30/10 5:27 am - Kempton, IN

RNY on 05/02/08

My friend called St. V's and talked to them. They said they would not do it since she didn't have it done there originally. Or so she says. They also said they wouldn't do it since she is on Medicaid and Medicare. So she says. But she did say that 2 days after calling here that her doctor in Colorado called and said he was going to go ahead and put in the feeding tube in October. Then they would talk about a reversal. Or so she said. You know since I am along way away I am not sure what is really what. Not saying that she is lying or anything but I can not see any of this for myself. So I am skeptical. But thanks for the advice and prayers! Just have to wait and see now!
Michelle

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