Recent Posts
I had bilo pancreatic diversion with duodenum swith the doctor also did other things 1-2-03. Many of his patients died he committed suicide rathet than face morr wrongful feath law suits. I have had 8 reconstructive surgeries, icu, blood transfusion. I have pernicious anemia Now my teeth are crumbling. What fo I do now.
on 12/2/14 1:56 am
its been 7 years since my reversal and i KNOW i wouldnt be here to type this had I NOT gotten a reversal.
Grace
on 12/2/14 1:41 am
Hello there!
I know that over 90% of people that get wls are happy and have a new lease on life. This FACT is awesome for them. Everyone deserves to be happy and have a full life.
My tale however is a very different wls tale but it also rings familiar for many people, some who are often silenced by patients and practioners alike.
9 years ago I had a lap rny. surgery done to PERFECTION. My new tool worked mechanically for every barium test, ct and mri. I was NOT fine.
It took me 3.5 years, 12 different doctors and over $200,000 in medical claims, co pays and deductibles. (insurance covered most thank God)
Finally after exhausting every option I flew out of state to a doctor I had never met for the CHANCE at a quality of life no matter what the duration.
It's been over 6 years since my reversal/takedown and EVERY post rny ailment I had acquired either got significantly better or disappeared all together.
Granted not all stories are the same and some people get worse for a time.
I didn't gain the weight back but my weight fluctuates 5-10 pounds. Frankly I don't check the scale much.
What I'm doing now is asking for the small community of wls complications, success stories over 10 years old and those who have had their rny reversed/taken down to speak and let their stories be told.
I'm not JUST concentrating of wls issues but I think for every 10 success story posted, maybe 20, heck 100, there is one person out there, feeling alone and marinating in shame for reasons that MAY be out of their control. Everyone's stories deserve to be heard.
I'm creating a documentary and I would love to hear your story. I can close my eyes and pluck success stories by a simple click of my mouse, although it's more difficult to find long termers, likely because they're doing great and are out there living their lives.
Please don't let shame hold you back from contacting me. If anyone can truly understand your struggles, it's me.
My email is [email protected]
Be well
Grace
Are you able to keep down water? I had a lot of problems with milk based products after surgery. Try using a lactose free milk and see if that helps. Hope you get it figured out. Hugs
I had my RNY last Monday. Yesterday, I began getting sick to my stomach. I was hospitalized overnight but left earlier today with everything looking fine.....just dehydrated.
Well, tonight. I'm at it again. I tried to drink a protein shake and once it reached my stomach, I knew it was going to be bad. For the past hour, nothing but dry heaves.
I will call the doctor tomorrow but anyone else had this problem? I'm miserable.
Thanks.
Robin
I had my surgery 5 1/2 years ago. I have been unable to eat/ drink anything for almost 3 months and have lost an additional 30 lbs. They are doing an endoscopy in the morning to confirm an anastomosis ulcer. I have a close friend that is really pushing switching to an all natural diet, ignoring the diet set by my surgeon, and not to take the PPI or carafate that have been prescribed already. Has anyone had any success with this? I am really leery of ignoring the meds and diet that have been set after the surgery.
on 10/27/14 10:20 am
My goodness, you've been through so much. Sending healing hugs and prayers your way.
Wondering if all is well. I have gastroparesis also. Had the sleeve. Didn't turn out like I had hoped.
Changing to a new blog. Please investigate your surgeon. Ask specific questions on after care, practice philosophies, office staff, nutrition, supplements, etc.
I had surgery two days ago.my 3rd obstruction that needed surgery. Nothing showed up on tests prior to this surgery. I can go back to work in 2 weeks. Was done laposcopically. Last one , I was back work in 1 week. If pain doesn't let up, u need to go to ER. My first obstruction, I had symptoms on and off for months. Went in by ambulance when pain wouldn't go away. Ended up being strangulated bowel obstruction dr said 1 more hour and I'd have been dead. Don't mess around.
