Stomphyx Scheduled - Input Needed
OK - I saw Dr Garber for the intiial consult two weeks ago, and had the endoscopy to measure my pouch and stoma last Thursday. Although I haven't yet been given exact measurements, etc., I was told that my pouch (4 years post op from RNY) is a reasonable size - not too stretched at all, but that my stoma is very large which is the reason I can eat so much and always feel hungry -- I hardly ever get a feeling of restrictiion.
Additionally, the Dr that did the endoscopy said they found two nodules in my pouch, and that he did a biopsy while he was in there. I won't have the results of the biopsy until late this week.
In the meantme, I have scheduled the Stomphyx procedure for October 23 which was Dr Garber's first opening!
For those that have had the procedure already, what kind of results have you had and over what time. I hope to lose 40-50 pounds. Is this doable within a reasonable amount of time?
Thanks for your input.
Hugs,
Nannette
Nannette
Lap RNY 6/16/03
Revise to DS 8/15/11