I was wanting to see if anyone has used this surgeon and what are your thoughts about him as a surgeon. thank you

My husband had roux-en-y surgery in 2004. His surgeon split town within a year (long story).  He was doing pretty good until 2009 when he had to have some of his small bowel removed due to ischemia that was indirectly related to his gastric bypass.  Ever since then he's had more and more problems with malapsorption.  His primary care dr as well as a local gastroenterologist has been treating him but they are at a loss as to what to do for him anymore.  He's gettting progressively weaker. 

We need to find a doctor that can deal with his complicated bowel issues, but I don't know if a bariatric surgery practice or a gastroenterologist (or some other type of specialist) would be the best. Not sure if a bariatric surgeon would take him on this many years post op plus he's probably not a good candidate for reversal surgery because of his poor health.

Any suggestions for doctors in Florida?  We are in central florida.

Thanks

Kathy

Ulcers can happen after RNY. Ulcers typically present with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. A scope can determine if you have one. If you do, typically treatment depends on cause. Definitely avoid all acidic and spicy foods. For smokers, smoking cessation is imperative (even exposure to second hand smoke should be limited). Medications such as proton pump inhibitors (prevacid, prilosec, nexium) and also a carafate suspension are often used. Carafate coats your pouch. For some taking these medications for a period of 3 to 6 months is enough. Surgery (laparoscopic) is sometimes needed depending on the severity of the ulcer.