Question:
Greater Risk Involving RNY to Correct Failed Gastroplasty? MDs Please Respond, Too.

I had a gastroplasty in 1985 which failed. I was 262 at the time and lost down to 139. I slowly began regaining weight about 2 1/2 years later, then gained 85 lbs with two pregnancies in three years. I am now at 348. I had my initial consult 10/22. The dr. said there is greater risk with correcting the procedure, although it isn't anticipated. He also said I would have to have an endoscopy to determine exactly what happened with the gastroplasty. He was called away and I didn't get to ask all my questions. I desperately want to have the operation and need some answers, please. I have discussed the procedure and his statements with close friends (recently widowed) and they are not very supportive - of course they are all at their ideal weight, too. Exactly why is there greater risk? Is the endoscopy absolutely necessary? Couldn't the risk of NOT having the procedure done to correct my co-morbidities be greater? Why should I not expect to lose more than 60% of lbs overweight? If I put forth the effort and exercise, why couldn't I achieve that goal? Lastly, can I expect this procedure to give me results to last a lifetime and not fail as the other did? Thanks in advance for your replies.    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on October 27, 1999)

October 27, 1999
Hi, first of all you never said why the 1st gb failed? And i would never consider having another without first having a endoscopy to see exactly what is going on in my body. I had a rny on the 23 of jan 1998 and to date have lost 118lbs. I have gaines a few lbs once in a while but the minute i see a gain im very very strict with my diet so i loose it. I was told that after the 60% wgt loss anything after is lost by dieting. I have 55 more to loose and i know its dieting. Hope this helps.......barb in NY
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