I have watched your success and the will power you have for months you were very focus on your goal. I can only wish I can get results as good as you have had.

She has contacted the original surgeon, he originally refused to do a reversal and suggested she see a nutritionist.  She now has an appointment with him and is praying he will agree to reverse the surgery.  We believe the bariatric surgeons she has contacted do not want to deal with her due to the minigastric bypass, which we have learned is not an operation approved by or  performed by most reputable bariatric surgeons, so they may be refusing due to their unfamiliarity with performing or reversing this procedure.

She gets sick after meals, has serious gerd and has had one very large kidney stone to date. 

One of her problems is that the regular BMI measurement does not classify her as underweight YET.  When you see her you wonder if she is anorexic or seriously ill, but at 5'2" and 111 her BMI does not equal underweight.  She is one of those people where BMI is not an accurate measurement of the reality.  So the doctor does not see this as a problem--we are hoping when he actually SEES her in person he will see she needs to put on weight (her general practitioner said he would like to see her put on about 20 pounds--to give you some idea of how misleading BMIs can be).

Does she not trust the original surgeon - did she move- why doesn't she want to see him?

When was her surgery?  She should research online for revision experts, there's usually one in every area, we have one in my practice who does all types of revisions, although normally to increase loss. 

Well, the cat scan was all fine, but the doc says I probably have a stricture which is easily fixed.  The cardiologist I'm seeing switched up a bunch of my meds, and I'm already feeling better.  Still tired, but at least I won't collapse on the way to my kitchen anymore.  My surgeon also said that I'll probably be feeling better within no time and be glad I had the surgery.  He understands that I've had a few problems and am unenthusiastic about the whole process so far.  He wants to see me next week to check my progress, and I also see the cardiologist next week as well.  I'm being cared for and trying my best to move forward on this.  Thank you so much for your well wishes!

Hi Gina,

My name is Kathleen and I'm 5 years out from a VBGB.  I just was diagnosed with Crohn's in February.  During the workup it was discovered that the ring perfed my stomach.  I still have part on the inside and part on the outside.  I've consulted with a couple of surgeons and basically we decided since it doesn't seem to be bothering me or causing any problems we're leaving it alone a this point.

Otherwise I'd have to say my surgery has been a success.  I'm 5'8 and weigh 135...takes effort to keep the 135 on.

I don't know if this is any hel*****t. If you have any other questions...feel free to ask!

Take care & best of luck to you!  Kathleen