Dr. removing blind stomach

I had RNY 08/01, have reached my goal but have suffered many complications. I had to have my galbladder removed 05/02, developed a fistula that was repaired 10/02. Since 10/03 I have been in constant pain. After numerous tests my doctor decided to place a feeding tube into my blind stomach so we could do testing on it. Well it turns out that something is wrong with the old stomach as putting malox in it takes the pain away. My doc thinks it may be producing too much bile, or not emptying properly. As a last resort he wants to remove it. Has anyone ever had this done? It will be an open procedure (all others were lap) and I'm really scared...but at my wits end with chronic pain and am taking all kinds of meds just to keep me working. Any thoughts or help would be greatly appreciated!!!

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