Question:
I would like to talk to others who have had surgery before?

I want to talk to people that have had surgery stomach surgery before? I had the surgery in 1982 and it did not work but it was just stapling,I sure would like to talk to others that were in my perdictment and have had surgery again and how they are doing and the type of surgery they had this time. I saw a doctor yesterday and he said there is a lot greater chance of leakages, I sure would like some feed back on this and surgerons, I live in Kingsport Tn but I am wiling to travel some for a good doctor?    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 26, 2002)

January 26, 2002
Hi, My name is Pamela... Feel free to read my profile. I live in Northern Alabama... I pretty much outlined what I have been through in the past 11 years.. I had a stapling back in 1991. If you have any further questions please feel free to email me. I went to UAB - Medical Center. There is a excellent doctor there that I researched thoroughly. We talked a lot about leaks, and what he does on revisions is he just plans that you are going to leak and takes all precautions so that he does not have to do surgery again. I did not leak..... Would love to share more information with you if you like.. My best to you....
   — Pamela W.

January 26, 2002
My original RNY was 1994, revised in 2000. Staple line disruption. I am in WA state. We have 2 docs here that have seen almost everything that has been done in the bariatric world. I've brought them problems from all over the country and so far, one or the other has revised people to a healthier, more slender life than they had with their original surgery. It IS possible to go on to the more modern surgeries & do very well. I do not consider my first surgery's failure MINE, or my doc's. Of they several people who have stayed with me for revision, I do not consider their failed surgeries their problem, either. They just need to be fixed.
   — vitalady

January 26, 2002
My surgeon is Dr. J.K. Champion, Marrietta, GA. He is one of the pioneers in lap WLS and internationally renowned. He frequently performs revision surgeries. His web site is www.drchampion.com and his office number is (770)425-5525....they would be happy to send you information or answer your questions. Please feel free to email me if you have further questions: [email protected] Good luck!
   — Diana T.