Did the surgeon that did your Ryn also do the reversal? And does insurance pay for the reversal? I had mine in January too and my health is worst than ever. I want mine reversed and don't want my surgeon to give me his stupid pep talk anymore....I see him in a week and want him to agree with me this time. Thanks for the info and I hope you are feeling better soon.
                                                                   Marie.

Julie,
No need for thanks :)  It is nice to have people to talk to, and the reality is, people who have problems don't usually go to support group, problems gaining or losing weight- yes, but people don't usually talk about devastating health issues that come afterwards, for whatever reason, at least in my experience.  Take care, and fight for YOU :)
Jules

I have this too, visited the doc today and he says the same thing, it is "liquid fats mixed with blood clots" from its way out the body. It is a part of healing.

Julie,
First, I'm very sorry that you are so ill and having so many problems.  I too have been suffering for about three years and for me the damage is permanent, but it's complicated and every case is different, so I don't say that to discourage you or scare you more than I am sure you already are.  Please check out my page so you can get a feel for what I have gone through, not sure if it is the same as what symptoms you have had.  I think the best advice is to get somewhere that really knows their stuff, like Cleveland Clinic (That's where I have been going), and I realize that this may mean driving hours or getting on a plane, but I really wish I had done it sooner.  I'm not going to speak for all people, but here is something I have learned through this experience...I think a LOT of people who have these surgeries start putting their surgeon on a giant golden tower, only slightly right of God, I don't think I was quite that far gone, but close to it.  It was a little more complicated for me because I worked with the doctor, so the level of trust was even greater than the normal person.  I think that some patients start this hero worship thing, and I do still believe in the surgery, but some people need to wake up, it is just a tool, believe in yourselves.  It is the patient that does the work, the patient who goes through the ups and downs.  The surgeon does a job, gets paid, and they may have a "passion" for it, but it is also a lucrative business.  I'm sure I sound like sour grapes, but I have just really become disgusted with hero worship lately and when you are the patient who is so ill, it doesn't help.  You have to get the BEST care, the most skilled, no matter what.  You have been at this for so long.  Please feel better.  It looks like the closest city to you is probably Vegas, and you should do your own research, but I can give you the benefit of mine...Mayo Clinic is #1 in the nation for Digestive Disorders, and Cleveland Clinic is #2.  It really was a fluke that I ended up at Cleveland, and they have been a Godsend. They helped me more in 5 days than I had progressed here in 2 years, but when you are caught up in it, there is so much faith and trust, you can get really blinded and start believing these doctors when they tell you nothing is wrong, or they can't find it.  Have faith, you will have to put your trust out there again, a little at a time, but trust YOU because you know that you are not crazy.  Take care, and get well!
Jules

I am in the hospital at BGH as we speak. I also want to reverse my bypass, have been sick with pain, nausea, dry heaves. Been in the hospital for Malnutrition, have a G-Tube now and also a PICC for fluid. Does anyone know of any surgeons that preform this surgery in Western NY. Dr. Alan Posner was the surgeon who gave me the bypass. Great doctor, but not sure if he knows how to reverse it or if I would be a first for him.