Need support or your personal advice about a revision to distal

I am getting ready to go for a appt. to my general doctor to be "reassessed" for my surgeon, who wants to do a extended distal bypass. I had a vbg in 1985 and a gastric bypass in July of 2000 where he bypassed six ft. of intestines. We have not had good results with either surgery and now we have discussed this extended distal bypass where he would go back in. Another open surgery although he says it should not be as long or as invasive. I had lots of complications before including a pulminary embolis three wks. following surgery. This bypass would involve going in and moving the connection further down the line bypassing almost all of my intestines. Has anyone had this done and how was it for you? I feel like I need to continue this quest and do what my surgeon is recommending for me. I would like to hear from others. What has your story been like and how was it all for you? Would you recommend it for others? I need lots of support, this whole road I have been down has to say the least been very frustrating and emotional. Thank-you! Sarah B.

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