Question:
Has anyone had surgery to reverse a Gastric Bypass or now of someone who did?
— bridget B. (posted on November 4, 2004)
November 3, 2004
Your surgery was september. Your still new. What sort of troubles are you
having? <P> Reversals are high risk and VERY unusual. They arent done
till at least 6 months to a year out. You need time to heal. So let us
help. Whats up?
— bob-haller
November 3, 2004
MOst surgeons will only do a reversal in a life or death siruation. This
surgery isn't something that you can just try on for size. Are you having
trouble?
— SarahC
November 4, 2004
My PCP is my follow-up doctor. He treats many wls patients. Before I had
the surgery, in preparing me for possible complications, he told me of one
of his patients that had to have the surgery reversed because she threw up
every single thing she ate. I don't know any other specifics but, I would
guess that some people do not tolerate it well, just like any other surgery
or medication. Luckily, and thankfully, I have had no complications. I
hope you are doing well and not experiencing any significant problems.
— [Deactivated Member]
November 4, 2004
The Psychologist, Barbara Maxwell, that does the pre-operative screening
for Dr. Juarez and Dr. Fang here in Phoenix said in her last seminar that
she always asks patients that she sees "Would you have this done
again?" She has NEVER had anyone tell her they would not do it all
over again. I am thinking that the people that she sees postoperatively are
the people that may be having some issues or problems.
My friend that had her surgery done my Dr. Swain at the Mayo Hospital in
Scottsdale says that he has NEVER had anyone request a reversal.
— yvonne1953
November 4, 2004
I should've checked your profile, but I'm guessing you are 4 weeks out?
Give or take? Seems like the "I really do think I can diet" blues
hit at 4 days, 4 wks or 4 months. And then, life has begun as the weight
and comorbs fall away. Deep breath. Consider the anesthesia, as it leaves
your system, and see your emotions bobbing up and down with the ebb and
flow of chemicals. Deep breath again. You will get past this period.
— vitalady
November 4, 2004
You probably are going through that "oh my God, what did I do to
myself" period. It's common after surgery. I had my doubts until I
was about 3-4 mos. out, but most people get past it. Give yourself some
time. Very few surgeons will actually reverse this surgery unless it's a
life/death case.
— Cathy S.
November 5, 2004
Did you do your research before you had the surgery? This is not a quick
fix. Reverses are very rare and not recommended. This surgery is a diet
tool. It requires a strick diet and exercise program. Yes you can go back
and eat your old foods (in time) but why! I would recommand you join a
support group. This will help you get through the ruff times. If you are
not following the plan (liquids, soft foods, etc) you will suffer. If you
try to cheat by not drinking your water or drinking when you shouldn't you
are only going to suffer. You have to be very disciplined with this
surgery. I'm 18 months post-op and have lost 193 lbs. I love my new live
but I knew going into this I was ready for a change and there is no going
back. That is why my doctor make his patients attend support meetings
before the surgery so the know the good and bad things that could happen.
I wish you the best of luck!
— Linda R.
November 5, 2004
I had those feelings too. I thought, manoman, what the hell have I done to
myself now. But like the response from Cathy S. below me, it will fade
away. I am now 4 months out, and I feel OK about it now. I have not had any
complications to date, and I have lost 73 pounds. The anestehisa really
played hell with me. That really does take about 30 days to wrangle its way
out of your system. Do yourself a favor, and get off your own back. Post
your concerns on the Message Board, and we can help to keep you sane during
this period.
— SpyderS
November 5, 2004
I've been on this site for over 4 years now, and specifically remember only
one reversal, and that was a DS that had been done incorrectly. I have
heard of a couple of people that were having severe medical complications
and had considered it, but I don't know if they finally had it done. By
the way, I felt like crap for the first 3 months, so if you're feeling bad,
hang in there and follow your surgeon's guidelines. It gets better and now
I wouldn't change a thing. Find a support group or a therapist if you're
having trouble with the whole food addiction thing. It can certainly be a
challenge, but it's worth it.
— mom2jtx3
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