Candy Cane and Hernia
So I had Gastric Bypass 9 years ago. I did really well the 1st year but into the second I developed problem after problem. After multiple hospitalizations and surgeries, I was well on my way to success. I went from a size 26 to a 4. In the last 2 years, I have had nausea, sore throats, pain etc. I went to the doctor a few times and was told it was sinuses. Recently at my physical i was telling the symptoms I was still having and was referred out to a bariatric specialist.....not the same one who had done all of the other surgeries because I suffered I felt at his hands. I recently did a barium swallow and was told I have a candy cane and a hernia. My pouch has been stretched out and I have gained alot of weight back. I vomit, have dumping syndrome, and terrible pains. I am on my way again to surgery, but wanted to ask if anyone else has had these issues and if they had corrective surgery did they 1. lose weight again, 2. quit having symptoms, 3. or had anymore issues following.
Thanks for helping. I am looking to be at least a 6/8 again, but would be satisfied at an 8/10.
Sherry
I also found this:
"Candy cane" Roux syndrome--a possible complication after gastric bypass surgery.
Full Abstract
BACKGROUND: An excessive length of nonfunctional Roux limb proximal to the gastrojejunostomy can cause abnormal upper gastrointestinal symptoms after gastric bypass surgery. The purpose of this study was to characterize the syndrome and provide the practitioner with diagnosis and management options. METHODS: We performed a retrospective descriptive review of patients who had undergone revisional surgery for "candy cane" Roux syndrome. RESULTS: From 2004 to 2006, 3 patients underwent revision because of a redundant proximal Roux limb. These 3 revisions were performed at 3, 12, and 36 months after the original Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure. The symptoms included regurgitation of food in 2 patients, reflux in 2, significant weight regain in 1, postprandial pain that was relieved after vomiting in 2, persistent nausea in 2, and epigastric fullness in 2 patients. The symptoms were progressive in all 3 patients. The resected length of bowel ranged from 8 to 15 cm. Three different surgeons had performed the initial gastric bypass, and a circular stapler had been used for the construction of the original gastrojejunostomy in all 3 patients. Resection of the excess Roux limb was performed laparoscopically in all cases, and all patients reported complete and immediate resolution of their symptoms. CONCLUSION: A long, nonfunctional Roux limb tip may cause persistent nausea, postprandial epigastric pain, and, even, a lack of satiety. Surgeons should attempt to minimize redundancy in the Roux limb during the primary procedure. Additional studies may better characterize this possible complication.
