I am a Statistic!

Hi Bridget, I read your post and had chills. I had my MGB Jan. 2003 by the same doctor at the same hospital. I am looking at getting a revision at Mayo because of ulcers. Anyway, I am also a statistic. I would love to have more information. I go to the surgeon at Mayo on Feb. 22. Please let me know how your doing! Thanks, Pam [email protected]

Hi, I am looking into having the MGB, can you tell me why you are unhappy with the procedure.. T

I was just wonder if you still see Dr Sarr,  and to see how you are doing.  I have had a nightmare of a time with my surgeries ( yes lots of them) I went from 326lbs to 197 to 119 and now I am back up to 210....after Dr Sarr's did my last surgery.  He did a take down and I hate the way I look and feel.  I am sick all the time and keep gaining weight.  I have spoke to Jane I think that is his nurses name, but not him.  I am ready to give up and just die,  I went through hell getting "skinny" and now I am fat again and feel like my insides are ripping apart.  I had a tummy tuck done before my take down and had a very pretty tummy, new belly button, now it is gross, it drains and bleeds all the time.  Is there anyone out there that has had these things happen to them? Am I crazy? Am I the only one?  I hope that maybe you know someone who has had my problems maybe you can tell them to email me maybe that would help me deal with all of this.  Thanks Christie

I'm sorry to hear you've had such a terrible experience, my heart goes out to you. I'm getting a takedown of my rny in a few weeks now. It has been a nightmare since I had it done a little over three years ago: constant nausea, vomiting, anemia and malnutrition. I had one revision which didn't help at all (actually things only got worse). It's been so bad that I'm ready to regain the weight as long as I can eat again. What should I expect immediately after my takedown? How long till I can actually eat? Do the nausea and vomiting get better?

hi bridget.....    i am so sorry that you are not happy with your sugery.  i am quite nervous about the op.   could you please tell me about your side effects or complications   thank you     rosy