Hi

May I suggest to review about MGB( mini gastric bypass).

I must go thru a revision from VSG and considering MGB, the main reason is that I regained most of the weight lost in the VSG and MGB it is not as drastic as the RNY.

Just an idea, check on MGB too.

Regards

Pedro

Be careful with your expectations as revision from MGB to RNY may not resolve your ulcer issues. I've been reading that the rate of ulcers for MGB and RNY patients is equivalent.

The best way to prevent/heal peptic ulcers are to:

• Get tested for H. Pylori bacteria
• Avoid NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen)
• Avoid smoking
• Avoid alcohol
• Avoid/limit carbonated beverages
• Avoid/limit coffee
• Avoid/limit caffeine
• Steroids may lead to ulcers, as well as medications to treat osteoporosis

I would definitely ask for an open,abdominal exploratory surgery,to look at the pouch,intestines,remnant stomach and everything else in there.

There has to be something the scopes are missing.

I wish you luck in finding out the problem and getting it corrected.

I had a revision from VSG to RNY because of severe GERD. My surgery was done on 2/26/18. I did have some complications. It was a whole domino effect. I was in severe pain causing my blood pressure to rise. The rise in blood pressure caused me not to clot properly so I had some staple line bleeding. My surgeon went back in 2 days later and the bleeding already had stopped. I did have to get a transfusion after the second surgery. I stayed in the hospital for a total of 5 days. However as of today (4/6/18) my GERD has been resolved, and you would never know I had those stumbling blocks in the beginning.

I didn't share to scare you, but I just wanted you to know my experience. It was a big decision but I don't regret it at all.

No pouch pain. Been scoped 4 times. Had ct scans. Barium swallow. Its anything i consume. Even water is uncomfortable but anything thicker is painful. Dr is considering going back in and looking at intestines and possibly shortening them.