I'm told that the the staple line disruption on non-transected stomachs is not as rare as you would think.  Over the years, they've found that when you transect the tummy, the scar tissue grows over the staple line making it stronger and very unlikely to come apart.   It's also unclear whether the pouch was left to large in the first place or whether I stretched it out.  Suppose I could have a great match of words with my surgeon regarding that ;-)  Anyhow, from what I've heard, my insurance company will look at it as an initial surgery so I jump through all the hoops that everyone else does to appease the insurance company.  That's what I'm expecting but I can always hope for the best, right?

Anyhow, that's my story and until late July, I stick to my low carb, go in and test for my sleep apnea and follow my Dr and Dieticians orders for the next six months.  I've waited longer for less.

T