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Hello, I have been reading everything I can about revisions and the DS surgery. I had my original surgery (micropouch RNY) in July of 2003. My BMI was 61. I lost 150 pounds in 8 months and then another 20 after having a baby 17 months out. My lowest weight was 182 but I was only there for a minute. In the last 4 months I have gained 30 pounds. I think I am about 220 now with a BMI of about 38. I have an enlarged stoma and feel hungry all the time. If I follow an Atkins type diet and eat 1200 calories a day I can lose about 4 pounds a month but I feel like I am starving all the time and like before WLS I am yo yo dieting.
I want to be honest here and say that I have had trouble on another board with people telling me that all I have to do is follow the pouch rules and I will lose weight. If it were that easy I don't think a lot of us would be obese in the first place. My surgery center has now disbanded and at my last appointment I was told to diet and exercise. I am hoping to find a forum on this website that offers encouragement and not judgement.
I have an appointment with Dr. Hares in Madison Heights, MI on the 13th of February. What can I expect at this first appointment if anyone knows. I have heard that because of my enlarged stoma and possible intestinal fissues (growth between new and old stomach) that it should be covered. I have had chronic constipation issues since about 3 months out so I am not too worried about the side effects of the DS. In fact I would welcome a change from the constipation.
I hope to get to know you all better. I have been to the DS forum too but there are very few revisions there.
Jennifer
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