Revision after Stomaphyx

Hi, I had the Stomaphyx with Dr. Garber in December and it did nothing to limit the amount of food intake.  I was his first, and only, patient to have the procedure as a revision to a DS done in 2000.  My pouch was just too big for the surgery to be successful.  Dr. Garber said the only option he would consider for me at this point is a Lap-Band.  What I really want is a combination of restriction and malabsorption.  My BMI is 35 and I do have high blood pressure.  Does anyone know of a surgeon that might do a combination procedure after a Stomaphyx?  Thanks for any info. Angie

 I don't know, but I also had stomaphyx at Tufts in Boston and I will be seeing Dr. Shikora on Tuesday and asking for a revision from a 1982 gastric bypass.  I don't think I had a chance with stomaphyx, and have gained beyond what I was.  I go up tomorrow for an Upper GI (I think so that he can see what I look like 3 months post stomaphyx) and then we'll take it from there next week.  I am praying that I can get an extended RNY as soon as possible and feel hope within me again!!

Please let me know the results of your upper GI - I am curious to know the size of your stoma three months post your stomaphyx. Maureen

Hi, I had a complete revision done in April 07.  He undid the RNY, did a DS with a lapband.  You may try to contact Dr. Elariny who is located in Vienna Virginia.  He is an excellent surgeon and he has done a lot of revision weightloss surgies. Pat

Thank you for the info!!! Angie

What is a Stomaphyx?   thanks

You had DS in 2000, and regained some weight? I assume you were hoping to get some more restriction with the Stomaphyx? Please keep us updated on your progress!

Yes, I had a DS in 2000 and lost 200 pounds and I have regained 70. Both Dr. Garber and Dr. Schlesinger told me that the surgeon that did my DS probably didn't bypass enough to make it a true DS. The long term sucess of the DS is based on malabsorption, not restriction. Yes, I was really hoping that the Stomaphyx would give me some restriction but it didn't at all. When I spoke with Dr. Garber yesterday he said he wasn't surprised by this and he won't be doing any more Stomaphyx as a revision to a DS. I spoke with Dr. Sclesinger today and he gave me some options, other than Lap-Band, which I am very happy about.

Do you know how long your common channel is? I believe this is the key point in DS.

Yes, the common channel length is definitely the key. I don't know the length of my common channel and I can't figure if out from the operative report. I will be faxing it to Dr. Schlesinger tomorrow and then find out from him.