Question:
I cannot lose weight after surgery

I had surgery in 2003. My doctor only did a intsetnal bypass and he did not redo my stomach. Now I only lost 31 pounds and still 210 pounds. They sent me to Weight Watchers which did nothing, to a dietian, no good nothing is working and I am about to lose my mind. What can I do? Is there more surgery that can help?? Is there anything that can help? I have tried eating apples before meals, carb blockers, diet pills. I can't excersize because I had a small stroke in May of 2003 and unable to walk good. Please someone help me.    — Linda P. (posted on September 9, 2003)

September 9, 2003
WHy did surgery not work? Did you eat your way thru your pouch? Did your staples burst, is your opening too large? Did you get a GI? We need a little more info?
   — heathercross

September 9, 2003
I have never heard of a surgeon only bypassing the intestine and not surgically reducing your stomach size. Was there a medical reason why he couldn't/wouldn't do that?
   — antiques55

September 9, 2003
Linda, there has to be a medical reason why the surgeon only bypassed the intestines. I would demand that the surgeon explain what he/she did and why. Was your stomach stapling still intact and that's why the intestines were bypassed? Anyhow, contact your physician and a nutritionist. Mary P.
   — Mary P.

September 9, 2003
Please keep us updated. My daughter had a full RNY on July 31, 2003. She has only lost 15 lbs. and nothing the last 3 weeks. I'm afraid it's not working for her.
   — sandieguy