Can't have StomaphyX

I am not a candidate for StomaphyX because my pouch is too small. There are no other alternatives for me. I am not a candidate for any surgical revision due much scarring and adhesions from previous complications. StomaphyX was going to be the answer for me because it is done endoscopically. Anyone know of anything else that might fix my stoma that was over dilated?

how do you know? what tests have you had done and by what Dr? I was told to go to a GI Dr. intead of my surgeon having the regular radiology dept do my upper GI and my endoscopy done because the GI Dr. can tell the actual girth of my stoma and pouch. I was also told to get the measurements of my original bypass because alot of the surgeons don't bypass enough of the intestine and that's why so many of us have weight gain.

I had an upper GI and an endoscopy. The UGI was done by a radiologist and the endoscopy was done by a GI doctor. The surgeon reviewed all my films and said that my pouch is too small to have StomaphyX.

Hi, Janelle, Does your surgeon do the stomaphyx? How about a second opinion from someone experienced in the stomaphyx? Please, don't give up!! Lisi

I am not familiar with your surgeon.  But, I would suggest you get a second opinion from a doctor who does lots of revisions, not just the StomaphyX.  You may be a candidate for a different type of revision, such as distal RnY or the DS.  Don't give up until you have exhausted your possibilites.

Caroline 

Have you looked into the RESTORe clinical trial?  Where are you located?  The RESTORe trial is enrolling participants in 10 states (Denver, Baltimore, Boston, St. Louis, Lebanon, New Hampshire, New York City, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Milwaukee.  The purpose of this study is to evaluate an incisionless procedure for patients who have either had inadequate weight loss or have regained weight following gastric bypass. The procedure is designed to tighten the stoma, which may slow down the passage of food to help patients feel full longer after eating.  The procedure is similar to endoscopy, and the enlarged stoma is sutured without the patient having an incision. They take 3-4 stiches in the stoma to tighten it, much like pulling a purse string together.   There are several people on the "Revision" forum who are in the study, and you will see a number of posts on the subject.   Hope this helps! Betsy