Reversal of Gastric Bypass

I have a question. Does anyone know a physician that performs a reversal of a gastric bypass?

you are only 6 weeks post op. Why are you wanting a reversal?

I ask because I have experience complications from my surgery which has resulted in me having four blood transfusions on the third week after the surgery. They did not see any active bleeding. And it has been only five weeks, not six. I wanted to know in case these complications arise again.

Gastric Bypass can be reversal under the condition:

1. Malnutrition
2. Marginal Ulcers (Bleeding GI)
3. No weight loss
4. Complication keeps arising

Yes, I know it can be risky but I preparing myself for the worst. I just turned 30 years old yesterday and this happens again I want to be able to live and not die of complications due to this surgery. I can only take in fluids (water or decaffeinated tea). I cannot eat anything. I finally was able to take my vitamins after advancing to full liquids. But, I still feel nauseous. Although I lost 42 lbs, I keep asking myself was it worth it. I still experience pain in my abdomen. Before the surgery, I only have one medication and was for my overactive bladder medicine. Now, I have four medications, Zofran (nausea- ran out), liquid Tylenol, Carafate, Protonix.You may think I am a crybaby about the pain but I want to experience life in positive not the negative. If you are a WLS police and want to troll and place negative comments on people's post. Do not comment on my post. I will report you.

She was only asking to find out the reason you were asking, not to police you. If it were a matter of simple "buyers remorse" we are a SUPPORT group and could share our own experiences to possibly ease your concern.

Im sorry you have had complications.

Writergurl08,

I am just a little frustrated but it to expect with this surgery. But, I am trying to get over my traumatic ordeal.

Hi Jas_30:

I'm so sorry to hear that you have had such a traumatic experience after your RNY.

I'm just 8 weeks post-RNY and I have had a bumpy post-op course. I did not have the serious complication that you did of requiring multiple transfusions. I have had nausea since my first post-op day. Initially, it was from a stricture that was dilated via EGD at week 5. Now, I continue to have nausea just about every time I try to eat solid proteins. I have not been able to fully make the transition from full liquids to solid proteins.

I understand your frustration with all the added medications. My surgeon added Prilosec, Zofran, Carafate, transdermal Scopolamine, and Remeron (for nausea). He is discontinuing these medications one by one as the nausea slowly resolves.

Like I said, I did not have the serious complication of bleeding that you had, which would give most people second thoughts about the WLS. But with respect to all the added medications and your nausea, I would hope that you will soon see a light at the end of the tunnel like I am starting to see. After 8 weeks, my nausea is starting to improve, I am on less additional medications and I am starting to tolerate more different kinds of solid proteins.

I wish you well, Jas_30, in whatever route you decide to take! It must be a very difficult decision for you.

---Joyce

Thank you so much for the encouraging words. We will see in a couple more days.

You way over reacting to a question by someone who been on here for years and probably know a thing or 2. I get you are hurting, buy it no way you should dump your frustrations on someone who asking a few questions to see if she or anyone else can help you.

Complication can happen in any surgery.

Your current nausea may be due to dehydration. When I dndon drink enough liquids (,and for me that is 100 oz or more,) my nausea can be horrible. Even now, 10 years post op.

I was built that way. My stomach used to be sensitive. Not as much as now, but I had moments. Give it time, try to get more fluids in you anyway possible. Chill and don't bite a head of someone who tried to get more info to see if we can help you in any way.

You are absolutely over-reacting to an innocent question.

I am sorry you are dealing with a rough situation, but there is no need to lose your cool with someone who was asking for more information so she could help you.

My understanding is that reversals are riskier than the original RNY and only performed in instances of medical necessity, but I could be misinformed. Why Do you ask?