revision/repair surgery

Hi, Virginia Peeps:

Some of you may remember me - I had my RNY in August of 2005.  After that, I lost 200 lbs.  I had complications right from the start, including ulcers and a gastro-gastric fistula.  Ever since then I have pain, nausea sometimes, but didn't have insurance to get it corrected.  My company got purchased in August, and our insurance changed to a company and plan that covers gastric bypass surgery.  I had an upper endoscopy in September, which revealed multiple ulcers and TWO gastro-gastric fistulas.  It had gotten to the point where all I could eat was soft mushy stuff and liquids, which has started to add weight back.

Long story short, I now have a surgery date.  I am having revision/repair on January 18. 

I know I shouldn't be scared, but I am.  The first time I didn't feel like I had much to lose because my obesity was killing me.  Now that I know what life is like thin(ner) I can't bear the thought of more complications or problems.  I know, I shouldn't worry, but I am.  I just hope that the holidays take my mind off things.  I have a lot to be grateful for.

Anyway, thanks for listening.
elizabeth

I think it would be normal to be scared - particularly with all the troubles you had before.  But you know, to continue leading a healthy lifestyle, these things must be taken care of.  I am so glad you have a company now with insurance that will cover it.  Focus on each day, and try not to worry about tomorrow.  Today has enough worry of its own, we don't need to borrow from the future!  Take care!

Hello Elizabeth,

I pray that your surgery will go well. I had surgery in 6/2009 and eat just about the way you do but it is getting better at times. Its okay to be scared. I have the same symptoms as you. I hope you don't mind I am going to PM you. Happy Holidays

Mary

I'm sorry to hear about your issues.  Are you just having the ulcers and fistulas taken care of or are you revising to another surgery? 

I can understand you being nervous.  Hopefully all will go smoothly this time!

Elizabeth,

It is nice to see you back! I am sorry about your complications but after all of this the next step can only help. I am sure you are nervous but hang in there - they will fix this. What exactly are you having done?

Jackie