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I am happy to report, I am back on track and healthy again ... I was told that a Revision to my RNY was needed; I really did not want it, but if it had to be, then it had to be, however, pre-surgery blood labs; showed a drastic decrease (again) with my Albumin (protein) and I was once again too unhealthy for a surgery &/or recovery, therefore, another Feeding Tube was needed to restore my levels before proceeding with the Revision ... well, I didn't want that either but it appeared to be inevitable.
On Nov. 4, 2022, my surgeon, went in to install/place (whatever the correct term is) the feeding tube back into my resting stomach, however, as thorough as he is/was, decided to take a good look around my abdomen and all organs RNY related and discovered ALL looked fine and alive (so-to-speak) ... BUT ... low and behold, what's this ... a FIBRIN (like a fiber strain string-like growth) was wrapped around part of my Intestines/Gut, and 'possibly' the cause of the MalAbsorption of my protein nutrients. He snipped it (or did whatever needed) to get rid of it; still put the tube in, only as a precaution (if needed), and sent me to recovery.
Started monitoring blood levels and never feeding this tube, and that was it ... my levels started restoring and I am happy to report am back to normal (02.23.2023) and I don't go back to him nor check blood for 6 months ... the only downside, is (2) things ... a) the FIBRIN wasn't discovered a year ago December (12.30.2021) when the 1st Tube was placed (alternate surgeon), and b) the fat-cell padding I've put on, but I am determined, back on a healthy track and just need to do a reset and get my brain back on track.
First, thank you for asking. You also reminded me that I should post an update.
I am happy to report, I am back on track and healthy again ... I was told that a Revision to my RNY was needed; I really did not want it, but if it had to be, then it had to be, however, pre-surgery blood labs; showed a drastic decrease (again) with my Albumin (protein) and I was once again too unhealthy for a surgery &/or recovery, therefore, another Feeding was needed to restore my levels before proceeding with the Revision ... well, I didn't want that either but it appeared to be inevitable.
My surgeon, went in to install/place (whatever the correct term is) the feeding tube back into my resting stomach, however, as thorough as he is/was, decided to take a good look around my abdomen and all organs RNY related and discovered ALL looked fine and alive (so-to-speak) ... BUT ... low and behold, what's this ... a FIBRIN (like a fiber strain string-like growth) was wrapped around part of my Intestines/Gut, and 'possibly' the cause of the MalAbsorption of my protein nutrients. He snipped it (or did whatever needed) to get rid of it; still put the tube in, only as a precaution (if needed), and sent me to recovery.
Started monitoring blood levels and never feeding this tube, and that was it ... my levels started restoring and I am happy to report am back to normal and I don't go back to him nor check blood for 6 months ... the only downside, is (2) things ... a) the FIBRIN wasn't discovered a year ago December when the 1st Tube was placed, and b) the fat-cell padding I've put on, but I am determined, back on a healthy track and just need to do a reset and get my brain back on track.
Hi there. I pray all is well with you. I am 9 months post sleeve to gastric bypass for severe GERD. I wish I had not waited so long and suffered. This surgery is a whole different ball game. You must measure and pay attention to what you are eating. I have restriction yes, but it is delayed and nothing like I had with my sleeve.
In a few minutes I can go from ok to completely full. Careful with carbs, sweets and fat. Dumping syndrome is real. Drink your water, get your protein and take your vitamins!
I gained the COVID 19 pounds from boredom, depression and anxiety. I have now lost 30 pounds and look better than when I had my sleeve.
Enjoy enjoy enjoy and yes the GERD is gone. I get a bit of burn when I eat spicy foods but I'll take it over being maxed out on meds and a stomach so irritated it hurt to eat.
How are you feeling now? I didn't realize any of this could happen.
yes - there are a minority of patients who don't absorb iron well from oral supplements and end up having to go the infusion route (which does work...). The oral kind does work for most of us, though (me included, fortunately...)
I had revision from sleeve to RNY about 10 years ago. I lost all my weight and kept it off. Fluctuate 5 lbs up or down.
I had really bad reflux both stomach and bile reflux. Bile was the worse and no treatment for it. DS will not relieve any reflux.
never wanted bypass and still not happy I have it even though I've lost the weight and off blood pressure meds and no longer pre diabetic. My depression is worse than ever and still have high cholesterol (which is hereditary). And for those of you who believe exercise or weight loss will help/get rid of it. It's a disease just like obesity is a disease. My surgeon even had the nerve to say oh depression usually gets better after surgery.
it has caused iron issues and after a few years kept getting worse after doubling my iron pills. Finally saw a hematologist. Had 2 iron infusions and that has helped and none of the side affects from taking iron pills.
Good luck it does work.
Depends what you mean by a test. 8 years ago when I had sleeve surgery a few months later I had an endoscopy done (for unrelated reasons) and as an aside I also knew the surgeon had indeed done a sleeve.
Remember to focus on the positive changes that your surgery can bring and surround yourself with a supportive network of friends, family, and healthcare professionals. Also, make sure to follow your doctor's post-operative instructions carefully to ensure a safe and successful recovery. Best of luck with your upcoming surgery, and remember that you're not alone in this journey!
on 2/23/23 10:36 am, edited 2/23/23 2:36 am
Agree. If for some reason you're questioning what happened during your surgery, making a request for the operative report from records department at the medical facility where it was performed is a good way to go. I am doing the aame to have copies for my records and it's a bit of a process.
Not sure of any other process outside of talking to your surgeon/doctors if there are issues or concerns.
Hope you're okay!

HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5