A revision for me...Can someone tell me about it??
I originally had a distal RNY. I lost over 150 pounds and felt very good except that I had severe diarrhea for a long time after. I had to have extra clothes at work just in case. I couldn't eat and be far away from a bathroom or I'd be sorry. I still have trouble every now and then but an anti-diarrheal helps to take care of it. I know of several others who were revised to a distal and Thad had very bad problems with nutrition an getting enough vitamins no matter what. I had a fall in 2011 that screwed my brain and my metabolism up and have regained 50 pounds. I am thinking about a revision but would revise to a DS. All the people I know that revised that way got healthy again and are loving their lives. I would check into a revision to DS. I think you'll be much happier and healthier than having a distal RNY which is where they cut out more intestine and can cause problems. My original RNY was in 2006 and was doing well until my fall. I have arthritis problems that won't allow me to exercise like I used to and I'm paying the price.
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