Stomaphyx Surgery

Has anyone had it or considered doing it?
Thanks,
Kathleen

You might ask here.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

about a dozen have had it that I know of. The result was about 6 wks of restriction and that's all.

From what i've been reading on the OH forums, it' not worth it. Apparently it only lasts a few weeks and it costs a LOT of money. If you have a BMI over 35 with comorbidities or over 40 without...you may qualify for a revision.

We have a LOT of RNY to DS revisions on the DS forum.

Scott

I am having it done in two weeks. Will let you know. I think it is a better option than lap band after bypass. My pouch is not big enough for the band anyway, so it is not an option.
My pouch is not strectched out and I have not regained weight but I have stalled. I lost 180 pounds and kept it off for three years but I can't lose the rest of my weight. Soon as I do than it is off to the plastic man!

Congrats on the 180 lbs!!!!  I called my insurance and they don't cover any time of weightloss program including the surgeries. I know I've stretched my stomach but it's not overly strethced. I think it can hold 1.5 - 2 cups. Which if you think about it is a good size. I can eat a healthy meal. I'm careful of the carbs I eat. I do splurge every now and then with an everthing bagel  but I don't eat the whole thing at once.  I know what my problem is, i'm lazy. I'm not getting enough exercise. Like they say, "the first step to recovery is admittance". And I do plan to add more exercise starting tomorrow! ~Promise~
My lowest weight was in the low 160's. I'm currently (I don't even want to type it out) is 215ish. I know I will be able to lose it. I just have to keep it in mind that it's not going to come off in 2 months.  If I lose 20 lbs I should be able to fit into my clothes. I'll shoot for Christmas. At least I can still fit into my winter jacket.
I wish you all the luck on your upcoming procedure and pls let me know how you are doing with it.
How much more would you like to lose?
Kathleen

I would still like to lose about 70 pounds. I have been told that most RNY lose below their normal and than gain a little and stabilize. I went from 360 to 180 to 200 and have stayed at 200 for years. I just had an upper GI and gastroscopy and they measured my pouch and it is still the same size as post surgery but my stoma is a little enlarged so I m having the stomaphyx. I have a lot of excess skin as well so I want to lose the rest of the weight and then have the skin removed. Hopefully I can lose another 50lbs and then have the skin taken off. I am excited and nervous but hopeful.  Like you, I know it is only a tool not a cure. Still have to work the program of exercise and healthy eating.