Reversal/ feeding tube????

Has anyone had to have a reversal? I had gastric bypass 4 years ago and have had literally every complication there is. I've been in and out of the hospital soooo much. I can't stop losing weight. I'm 5'6 and down to 108. I just had a diagnostic laparoscopy yesterday to see if anything was going on in there to cause it. My stomach was rotated, and he said I had a intestine FULL of stool. (I don't even feel constipated so that threw me). I meet with him again next week to go over options. He wants to reverse it. He's concerned that it's dangerous to be underweight (plus still losing). I literally eat every two hours. Whatever I want. I'm always hungry. I want to avoid reversal if AT ALL possible. I'm gonna beg him to try a feeding tube first! Has anyone else had to have a feeding tube??? I don't know what to do. I cried all day yesterday at the thought of having to go through that surgery again, and wondering how my body will go crazy after. (I have a couple autoimmune disease). Any help is appreciated!!!!

I have no real experience to warrant any suggestions, other than, if I were you, I would at the very least see about getting a second opinion?

Sorry you are going through this

I am sorry you are having such a hard time. I would also seek a second opinion and if that doctor feels a reversal is necessary I would find a doctor who has done them before and knows what he is doing.

Maybe a feeding tube would work for you. Seems easier than another surgery so I think they would at least try that.

There are digestive enzymes that will help you absorb better. Ask your doctor about Creon and see if that helps.

I lost more than I wanted and I know it isn't fun. I think I would look better with more weight on me but my health is good and that is what is important.

A reversal does seem kind of drastic. I had a revision 7 years ago because I was having side effects and the revision did help with that.

You may want to see another surgeon and get a second opinion. A feeding tube may help but I don't think it would be a permanent solution.

What exactly did you have done for a revision? This is my second surgeon/2nd opinion.

I had my common channel lengthened from 100 cc to 200 cc. I also had a blind loop that was causing bacterial overgrowth and that was corrected.

Basically to reduce malabsorption and help me absorb better.

Ironically I was over 220 lbs when I had the revision and lost over 110 lbs with even less malabsorption. But I also never had restriction and my stomach was changed from a sleeve to a pouch and that give me the help I needed to eat less.

I actually wanted to have a reversal and my surgeon told me that I couldn't be reversed but I could be revised to absorb better.

And THAT is what I'm wanting to do!!!! ð?'?

I started with a DS though. It may be different with a RNY as far as reducing your malabsorption but you can talk to your doctor about it.

I'm gonna ask about it. I go next week. Thanks!